The National Museum Of Rollerskating
A fun activity that has been enjoyed by the young and the young at heart for many years, roller skating has been a benchmark activity for the past few decades. It is also seen as a social activity that promotes good health as a sport and recreational activity, and has been a success in business for quite a long time. The National Museum of Roller Skating aims to enrich the already increasing understanding of this 4-wheeled phenomenon.
Owning the largest and most varied collection of roller skates around the world, the National Museum of Roller Skating is truly one unique place to visit in Lincoln, Nebraska. This Lincoln, Nebraska museum holds various collections of roller skates from across the years, as well as accessories and other items of relevance.
Included in the National Museum of Roller Skating is the collection of James L. Plimpton. Considered by many as the father of modern roller skating, James L. Plimpton has his early collections of patented models from American manufacturers, skates from other countries, costumes (both vaudeville and ones used in competitions), as well as memorabilia relating to legendary roller skating rinks and in-line roller skates from 1819 to present day, displayed as one of the main attractions of the museum. The National Museum of Rollerskating also displays different kinds of experiments and roller skate design innovations.
The National Museum of Roller Skating in Lincoln, Nebraska also has an extensive archive that contains collections of photographs and other images, publications, and other documents containing information from the past two hundred years since the beginning of rollerskating. Trophies and medals, plus artworks and films about roller skating are also exhibited.
The National Museum of Roller Skating can be located at 4730 South Street, Lincoln Nebraska, and is open to the public from 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. There is no admission charge so be sure to visit the National Museum of Roller Skating on your next trip to Lincoln, Nebraska.