Las Vegas has always had a taste for spectacle, and the newest arrival in the Arts District fits right in.
The Evel Knievel Experience is officially open at Midtown, bringing the story of America’s original daredevil back to the city where one of his most famous stunts took place. Located at 1001 S. First Street, the new attraction explores Knievel’s career through historic artifacts, original motorcycles and hands-on exhibits.
The collection first opened as the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas, before relocating permanently to Las Vegas. Its new home includes Knievel’s red, white and blue jumpsuits, original jump bikes, the Snake River Canyon Skycycle X-2 and the helmet he wore during his infamous Caesars Palace crash.
Visitors can also see “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully restored Mack truck and trailer, which once carried his equipment across the country. For something a little more active, the museum’s 4D virtual jump lets guests experience the rumble and rush of a 16-car motorcycle jump without putting any actual bones at risk. Other interactive features allow visitors to plan their own stunt or examine some of Knievel’s most notorious crashes and injuries.
The experience feels especially at home in Las Vegas. Knievel’s 1967 attempt to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace ended in a devastating crash, but the footage helped turn him into an international icon. His ambition, showmanship and ability to turn risk into entertainment remain closely tied to the city.
The Evel Knievel Experience is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most visits take approximately 60 to 90 minutes, with an on-site café, retail shop and parking available.
Its arrival adds another one-of-a-kind destination to Midtown and gives residents and visitors another reason to spend the day exploring the Arts District.
