Children's Museums

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Name: Marin Museum of Bicycling
Address: 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930, Fairfax, CA, US
Telephone: (415) 450-8000
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (180 reviews)

📍 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930

📞 (415) 450-8000

🌐 mmbhof.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About Marin Museum of Bicycling

Marin Museum of Bicycling is a children's museum in Fairfax, CA. The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame is housed within the museum, featuring original Klunkers and bikes from pioneering MTB designers like Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey, documenting the origins of mountain biking. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 180 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Bicycle History Museum
Location: Fairfax, California
Main Attraction: Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Golden Age of Cycling collection
Membership Benefits: Free entry, 15% store discount, event discounts, book borrowing
Community Programs: Events, speakers, bike swaps, volunteering opportunities

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame is housed within the museum, featuring original Klunkers and bikes from pioneering MTB designers like Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey, documenting the origins of mountain biking
⭐The museum features a loaned private collection containing an 1865 'Stryder' style bicycle, representing some of the earliest pedal-powered cycles from the Golden Age of Cycling
⭐The museum offers a dedicated library with book borrowing privileges for members, supporting cycling history research and education
⭐The museum hosts encounters with cycling legends and pioneers, including Joe Breeze (MTB pioneer), Tom Ritchey, and Charley Kelly, who serve as docents and give personal tours
⭐The Bruce Gordon: Premier American Framebuilder exhibition (February 26 to June 28, 2026) highlights one of America's most respected bicycle frame builders, with accompanying panel discussions and Q&A sessions

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Arrive ready to engage with knowledgeable staff and founders—visitors consistently highlight personal interactions with cycling legends like Joe Breeze, Charley Kelly, and Tom Ritchey as the highlight of their visit. Don't hesitate to ask questions or strike up conversations.
💬Join as a member to access the museum library with book borrowing privileges and free admission. For cycling enthusiasts planning repeat visits, membership quickly pays for itself given the free entry model.
💡Take advantage of the online museum video tour before or after your visit to deepen your understanding of the bicycle history exhibits and the evolution from 1865 'stryder' bikes through modern mountain bikes.
💡Plan to attend guided tours when available—reviews highlight that personal tours led by knowledgeable docents and community figures provide the richest educational experience and insider perspectives on the collection's rare artifacts like original Klunkers and vintage Ritchey bikes.
💡Check the events calendar for special opportunities like the Bruce Gordon Panel Discussion (May 2026) and Bike Swaps (June 2026)—these gatherings attract passionate cycling historians and offer unique networking and learning experiences beyond the permanent collection.