Marin Museum of Bicycling, Bicycle museum and cultural center in Fairfax, California.
The Marin Museum of Bicycling displays bicycles from the 1800s to today, including road, track, touring, and mountain bikes from different eras. The collection lets visitors trace how bicycle design and technology changed over more than 150 years.
The museum was founded in 2013 by volunteers to preserve bicycle history through exhibits and long-term loans. The oldest bikes in the collection date to 1868 and show the beginning of modern bicycle technology.
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame section shows how mountain biking became important to the region and what role it plays in local sports culture. Visitors see original bikes and historical photos that demonstrate how this sport developed and grew in the area.
The museum is open Thursday through Sunday and gives you time for a comfortable walk through the exhibits. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the different bike types and details at your own pace.
The museum library holds original documents, books, and magazines from two centuries of cycling history that are available for research and browsing. This collection makes the space a valuable resource for anyone wanting to dive deeper into how bicycles developed over time.
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