National Museum of Roller Skating

Learn about the history of skating by touring the largest collection of historical roller skates in the U.S.

The National Museum Of Roller Skating is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. This unique museum was established in the early 1980s and captures the art, sport, and history of roller skating. It features the most extensive collection of roller skating artifacts in the world. They also have roller skating archives containing publications and records of people, objects, events, and anything else highlighting roller skating. Discover the evolution of roller skating and view exhibits about line skating, artist skating, roller hockey, speed skating, and roller derby. 

The National Museum of Roller Skating is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free to the public; however, donations are always welcome. All visitors can browse the museum gift shop during regular business hours. Merchandise at the gift shop consists of t-shirts, patches, pins, postcards, and more. Visitors can also purchase printed publications about roller skating, such as The History of Rollerskating, History of Skating on Ice and Roller-Skates, Rollerskating Association, and more. If you're visiting Lincoln, Nebraska, spend some time at the National Museum of Roller Skating.