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Exploring Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh

Collage of four images taken at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring: the original Pee-wee Herman movie bike on display; a vivid red Bowden Spacelander bicycle showcased above glass cases filled with memorabilia; a hallway packed with vintage bikes and a Captain Kangaroo Schwinn advertisement cutout; and the colorful exterior mural of the museum building labeled Bicycle Museum, all illustrating the eclectic and expansive nature of the world’s largest bicycle museum.

Tucked inside a massive warehouse on Pittsburgh’s North Side, Bicycle Heaven is a one-of-a-kind museum that celebrates everything bicycle-related.

Colorful display of vintage and rare bicycles tightly packed in rows at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a prominently featured black 1970s-style King Kat chopper bike in the foreground, showcasing the museum’s vibrant and extensive collection on polished hardwood floors under rows of overhead bikes.

Established in 2011 by Craig and Mindy Morrow, it holds the distinction of being the world’s largest bicycle museum and shop.

Informational sign outside Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania highlighting the museum’s accolades, operating hours, services, and offerings, including bike repairs, sales and trades of antique and new bicycles, two floors of rare bike exhibits, memorabilia from The Beatles and Elvis, Pee Wee Herman’s movie bike, and a collection of over 6,000 bikes and millions of parts, with a note that donations are welcome to help support the museum.

With over 6,000 bikes on display, it’s a visual feast for cycling enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors alike.

Retro-themed display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a vintage red Huffy Radiobike with a built-in radio, surrounded by 1950s and 60s music memorabilia including guitars, bar stools, a jukebox, and Elvis Presley artwork, all arranged in a cozy, nostalgic corner of the museum.

Directions | Hours | Admission Fees

Bicycle Heaven is located at 1800 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

The museum is open 7 days/week, from 10 am – 7 pm.

Display of a rare 1986 Cannondale SR1000 SuperbePro road bike, nicknamed White Lightning, suspended above a sea of vintage bicycles and memorabilia at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, highlighting an early lightweight frame design in pristine condition amid the museum’s expansive and densely packed collection.

There is plenty of free parking in a large lot in front of the museum.

Exterior view of Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a large, colorful mural painted on the side of the building depicting a vintage storefront labeled Bicycle Museum, with additional signage for Bicycle Heaven and Schwinn Bicycles, while several parked vehicles sit in front of the entrance to this unique and expansive bicycle museum.

Admission is $15 per person 10 years old and up | 9 years old and under – Free | Group rate of 5 or more will be only $10 per person.

Sign at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania detailing museum admission prices and policies, stating that tickets are \$15 per person for ages 10 and up, discounted to \$10 per person for groups of five or more, with free admission for children 9 and under; no reservations are required, and payment is accepted via cash, credit cards, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, and PayPal.

What You’ll See at Bicycle Heaven

The museum showcases an incredible range of bicycles, from sleek racing bikes and vintage cruisers to novelty and movie prop bikes.

Colorful wall display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania showcasing rare vintage bicycles, including a striking red Bowden Spacelander with a futuristic fiberglass frame mounted above a display case filled with bike parts and memorabilia, all set against a painted mural and signage advertising the museum and bike shop services.

One of the most iconic pieces on display is the original red and white bicycle used in the film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

Display of the original Pee-wee Herman movie prop bicycle from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring the iconic red and white bike elevated on a platform surrounded by memorabilia, signage confirming its authenticity, and a colorful backdrop of densely packed vintage bicycles hanging from the walls and ceiling.

A rare 1950s Bowden Spacelander with its futuristic fiberglass frame is another standout.

Showroom floor at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a striking row of streamlined vintage bicycles, including a rare blue Bowden Spacelander in the foreground, surrounded by dozens of other classic models meticulously lined up across polished hardwood floors in one of the museum’s most visually impressive second-floor displays.

Visitors will also find whimsical bikes like the Shelby Donald Duck bicycle, complete with a three-dimensional duck head on the front.

Colorful and whimsical Shelby Donald Duck bicycle on display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring a three-dimensional Donald Duck head on the front fender and vibrant blue, yellow, and white paint, positioned among other vintage bikes and memorabilia in the museum’s visually rich and nostalgic collection.

The second floor is packed with colorful BMX bikes, banana-seat bikes, and antique wooden-wheel models dating back to the 1890s.

Close-up view of a rare 1890s wood wheel bicycle mounted on an original 1890s work stand at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by vintage bikes, storage shelves, and crates, highlighting the museum’s dedication to preserving antique cycling history in a densely packed and eclectic setting.

A quirky exhibit called the Bike Tree features two vintage bicycles literally engulfed by a tree, discovered on a rural Ohio farm.

Unique exhibit at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known as the Bike Tree, featuring a large tree trunk with two vintage bicycles—a 1930s Dayton and a 1960s Schwinn—partially engulfed by the wood, discovered on a farm in rural Ohio and displayed among a dense array of surrounding vintage bikes and memorabilia on the museum floor.

One hallway display includes a nostalgic Captain Kangaroo cutout endorsing Schwinn bikes, surrounded by vintage advertising and bicycles hanging from the ceiling.

Nostalgic exhibit at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a life-size cutout of Captain Kangaroo endorsing Schwinn bicycles, surrounded by vintage bikes hanging from the ceiling and walls, antique displays, and retro memorabilia lining a narrow carpeted walkway through the museum’s eclectic and immersive collection.

Neon-lit rooms, patriotic bike displays, and pop culture memorabilia add to the museum’s immersive experience.

Fluorescent blacklight art room at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a neon-painted bicycle in front of a wall covered with hundreds of brightly colored and glow-in-the-dark bicycle sprockets, creating a vivid, psychedelic display that highlights the museum’s creative and whimsical approach to celebrating cycling history.

The museum also includes a working bike shop and restoration area.

Eclectic storage and display room at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania filled with vintage bicycles, bike parts, and memorabilia including a colorful Space Game pinball machine labeled as the one played by The Fonz, shelves packed with organized boxes, hanging guitars, toy planes, and assorted retro decor under a plastic-covered ceiling, reflecting the museum's vast and active collection.

Bicycle Heaven serves as a consultant and prop supplier for film and television productions, with many bikes returning to the collection after filming.

Crowded first-floor display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a rare black Bowden Spacelander bicycle suspended above vintage glass cases filled with bicycle parts and collectibles, surrounded by colorful memorabilia, toy displays, retro advertising signs, and an array of classic bicycles hanging from the walls and ceiling in a vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere.

With bikes stacked floor to ceiling and exhibits spilling into every nook and cranny, it’s easy to spend hours here discovering something new around every corner.

Patriotic Evel Knievel-themed bicycle display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring a white bike decorated with red, white, and blue stars and stripes, accompanied by matching helmet and accessories, surrounded by related signage and memorabilia celebrating the legendary stunt performer within the museum's dense and colorful collection of vintage bikes.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just love nostalgia, Bicycle Heaven is a fun, family-friendly stop in Pittsburgh.

Extensive second-floor display at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring rows of vintage bicycles stacked floor to ceiling, with colorful bikes suspended from the ceiling and mounted on walls, including BMX models, banana seat bikes, and classic cruisers, showcasing the museum’s immense and meticulously organized collection.

It’s a vibrant tribute to two-wheeled history and the passion of one man’s lifelong obsession.

Densely packed first-floor exhibit at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania showcasing a sleek, futuristic black Bowden Spacelander bicycle suspended above glass display cases filled with vintage bicycle parts and accessories, surrounded by colorful memorabilia, retro bikes, and classic Schwinn advertisements in a vibrant and nostalgic setting.

Bill’s Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg (Columbia County) is a 55,000 square foot treasure trove of motorcycles and Americana.

A collage of four photos presents a visual tour of Bill's Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The first photo features the museum's rustic exterior sign surrounded by a collection of vintage memorabilia, including a boat and an old-fashioned bathtub. The second image showcases the interior with an array of colorful motorcycles, a large Captain America shield, and vibrant neon signs. The third photo offers a glimpse of a carnival-themed display with a merry-go-round, neon lights, and an array of classic bikes. The final image captures a charming indoor street scene with replica buildings, including a post office and a quaint cobblestone path lined with vintage motorcycles, giving visitors a sense of walking through a nostalgic small town.

The American Treasure Tour Museum in Montgomery County is a sprawling 100,000 square-foot museum that’s home to over one million oddities, curiosities, and priceless antiques.

A collage of four photos showcasing different exhibits at the American Treasures Tour Museum in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The top left image features a red vintage car surrounded by colorful signs, bicycles hanging from the ceiling, and various nostalgic decorations. The top right image displays a whimsical collection of vintage toys and dolls, with a large clown figure and a giant Walkman radio serving as a backdrop. The bottom left image highlights an eclectic mix of advertising memorabilia, including a large Texaco sign, a giant Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket, and a unique high-heeled shoe display. The bottom right image captures the perspective from a tram ride through the museum, with the driver steering through aisles filled with an assortment of Americana collectibles and artifacts. The collage captures the vibrant and eclectic nature of the museum’s displays, offering a glimpse into the wide variety of items on exhibit.

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