The Evel Knievel Museum formally announces its move to Las Vegas.

Topeka, KS – After seven successful years in Topeka, Kansas, the Evel Knievel Museum is embarking on a new chapter as it relocates to Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the guidance of Las Vegas real estate developer J Dapper, Dapper Companies has commenced construction on the 32,000 square foot Mission Linen building situated at 1001 South 1st Street in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas.

The site is slated to become the future residence of The Evel Knievel Museum, set to feature an impressive array of authentic artifacts alongside immersive interactive exhibits, providing visitors with the opportunity to step into Evel’s daring world and experience his adventures firsthand.

“I do have mixed feelings about the museum leaving Topeka. This is our hometown and we have been so proud to have it reside in Topeka for the past seven years,” said museum co-founder, Mike Patterson. “We have welcomed guests from over 80 different countries and every U.S. state many times over. The museum has been a real economic win for the Topeka community with all those visitors, and we are extremely proud of that.”

“We are very excited though about the opportunity to relocate the museum to such an iconic location like Las Vegas. Our Topeka team will oversee the design of the new Las Vegas museum, and we will continue to operate the attraction from Topeka,” remarked Patterson. “Our guests currently enjoy their museum visits, but we’re gearing up to elevate the experience to new heights in its new destination. We are excited to collaborate with J Dapper and his team to bring the attraction to life in the vibrant Arts District in Las Vegas.”

“I can’t think of a better place to display the legacy of Evel Knievel than Las Vegas,” noted family brand owner and Las Vegas resident, Kelly Knievel, son of Evel Knievel. “With guts, charisma and showmanship, he built himself a legacy that’s still going strong 50 years after that crash at Caesars Palace. We’ve got all of my dad’s memorabilia, plus the latest and greatest razzmatazz – fitting for the King of the Daredevils.”

The Topeka Evel Knievel Museum plans to stay open through Saturday, November 2, 2024.

About The Evel Knievel Museum
The Museum, established in 2017 by co-founders Lathan McKay from Austin, TX, along with Mike Patterson and Jim Caplinger from Topeka, KS, has garnered numerous prestigious awards, drawing the interest of Las Vegas developer J Dapper. Recognizing its potential, Rob Steele from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Joe Pennington from Topeka, KS, joined as co-owners to facilitate the museum’s relocation to Las Vegas.