Closed for the 2023 Season | Reopening April 4th, 2024 828-926-6266

Welcome to Wheels Through Time

Wheels Through Time Museum is the home to the worlds premier collection of rare American motorcycles, memorabilia, and a distinct array of unique “one off” American automobiles.  The museum is located just 5 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The Wheels Through Time Museum houses a collection of over 350 rare machines comprised of 25 makes including Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Henderson, Pope, Yale, Crocker, Flying Merkel, and many more.

Exhibits

Board Track America

The first board track built for motorcycle racing opened in 1909 in Los Angeles...

The Chopper Graveyard

It did not take long for individuals to often modify their machines to a new level...

45's Forever

The Pre-War Harley 45 is a dominant force is motorcycle class C racing...

The Hillclimb Hill

As the glory days of American board track racing faded, American Hillclimbing became...

Americas Rarest

The rarest bike on earth are here at Wheels Through Time and...

American Restoration

This area is Dales cornucopia of rare, unusual, exquisite, bizarre but always...

The "Swim Shop"

The glory days of the Harley Davidson dealer in the late 1940’s and early 50’s...

American Racer

Class-C was intended to foster amateur racing and to discourage factory...

The Fabulous Fours

The story of the four cylinder motorcycle in America lasted a short 33 years...

Military Might

Before WW1 both Harley Davidson and Indian were involved in the production of...

1936 Style & Function

The man who led the design of both the Knucklehead and the improved Side Valve engine...

Home Made America

Throughout the 20th Century, various home-made machines were invented within the...

More About Us

On July 4th, 2002 Wheels Through Time Museum became a reality when it opened its 38,000 square foot facility in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.  The Museum  features one of the world’s premier collections of Vintage American Transportation, guiding visitors through the evolution of American motorcycling and automotive history.  The museum has attracted worldwide media attention and brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to Maggie Valley, North Carolina from all over the globe.

Many visitors consider the displays equally as interesting as the rare machines that are within them. The museum layout is more than a timeline of machines. It has the feel of an old garage, but is touched by relevant artwork of the era and houses precious items of memorabilia by the thousands. The museum is literally a cornucopia of American history.

The automobile collection is equally as interesting as the two-wheeled marvels.  A pair of ’32 roadsters, Packard and Lincoln from the classic era are surrounded by distinctive “one off” autos such as the 1949 Veritas and the massive 1915 Locomobile built during the gilded age of American history.

The collection was started by Museum Founder Dale Walksler in 1969 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. In 1977 the collection moved to Mt. Vernon Illinois where it was housed at the Harley-Davidson dealership founded by Dale.  As the collection matured it became obvious the potential for a truly incredible museum was at hand. In 2002, the collection moved to its present location in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. A 501c3 not-for-profit status was attained, and Wheels Through Time was on its way to preserving forever a most unique aspect of our American history.

What’s New
Alex Casey Wins 21st Annual WTT Motorcycle Raffle (2023)

Alex Casey Wins 21st Annual WTT Motorcycle Raffle (2023)

Dale's Wheels Through Time Closes Out 21st Season With Annual Raffle and Record CrowdsAs the sun peaked over the mountains in beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina, the crowds were already lined up at the gate for the annual raffle celebration at Dale's Wheels...

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Top Honors at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Top Honors at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Wheels Through Time takes top honors at Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceOn March 5th, 2023, hundreds of the world's most exquisite cars and motorcycles gathered at Amelia Island, FL, for the 28th annual Concours d'Elegance. Among the motorcycles shown at the...

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The American Restoration Chronicles
In 2015  The History channel introduced itself to Wheels Through Time seeking Dale Walksler as restoration talent on the already successful reality series American Restoration. Although this new series lasted only one year, Dale put a team together that included Wheels Through Time Board Member and historian Bob White and all around genius mechanic John Gustofson. This trio spent most of the summer of 2015 and some of 2016 to produce these popular shows that showcased the talent, history, and dedication by all involved here at Wheels Through Time.
The following chronicles will give the reader just a little bit of behind the behind the scenes activities that certainly were not scripted.If you enjoyed American Restoration, we have no doubt that you will love Dale’s Channel!  See two new shows per week and gain access to over 350 shows that Dale and the crew produced over the last 10 years!
Mr. Lucky Meets Basil

Mr. Lucky Meets Basil

  I will never forget meeting Basil. A gentleman in all manners. I spotted him in deep concentration looking at a machine that is very close to my heart. The bike is called Mina. An attention to detail tribute to my mother who passed away, well, a long time ago....

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Wall of Death

Wall of Death

  I met my old pal Kent Wadell in 1978 at a Harley Davidson dealer convention. I was 26, and old Kent was in his 60’s. I was a dealer in MT Vernon, Illinois and Kent’s shop was in Abeline Texas… We somehow struck up a conversation about old motorcycles and a...

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Clara Wagner Lives

Clara Wagner Lives

  My fascination with the Wagner Motorcycle goes back to about 1980 when I saw one at my old pal Chuck Lipskys shop in Galesburg, Illinois. It was 1994 before I found a nice original 1909 model Wagner at an auction. I still own that machine and have always been...

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Teresa’s 46 Knucklehead

Teresa’s 46 Knucklehead

The Wheels Through Time Museum is a melting pot for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Great stories are told, memories relived and sometimes deals are made. I made a deal with Jim Bentley to work on a 1946 Harley-Davidson. He told me the fascinating story...

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Two Cam Glory

Two Cam Glory

  I always like a challenge and this is a great example. A worn out bike and 45 days! But this is not the first time Buzz has thrown me a challenge. I almost can’t count, but the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is always a great finish and some ink in...

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Admission, Hours, and Location

Closed for the 2023 Season

We will reopen for the 2024 season April 4th – November 25th, 2024
Thursday- Monday 10am-5pm

Admission covers a one-day experience at Wheels Through Time.

Adults: $15
Seniors: $12
Kids: $7
*Admission does include the 7% N.C. sales tax.

Contact Us

62 Vintage Lane
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
GPS: Latitude: 35.513718 // Longitude: -83.076945
Tel: (828) 926-6266
Email: [email protected]

Admission, Hours, and Location

Closed for the 2023 Season

We will reopen for the 2024 season April 4th – November 25th, 2024
Thursday- Monday 10am-5pm

Admission covers a one-day experience at Wheels Through Time.

Adults: $15
Seniors: $12
Kids: $7
*Admission does include the 7% N.C. sales tax.

Contact Us

62 Vintage Lane
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
GPS: Latitude: 35.513718 // Longitude: -83.076945
Tel: (828) 926-6266
Email: [email protected]

Museum Photography Policy

To Protect the objects being photographed, and for the safety of other visitors, there are certain guidelines that must be followed when photographing at the Wheels Through Time Museum.  Photography must be conducted without disruption to the museum operations, and without limiting the accessibility of exhibitions, entrances/exits, doorways, pathways and high traffic areas.

Do not climb, lean, or sit on any exhibits.  Do not place props or equipment on the exhibits.  Flash photography, tripods, monopods (including “selfie sticks”) and other photography equipment are NOT permitted in the galleries.

Photography is permitted for private, non-commercial use only. Photographs may NOT be published, sold, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner.

The Wheels Through Time Museum will sweep you back in time with its magnificent presentation of vintage all-American motorcycles and automobiles.

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