The Alamo to display famous bicycle from ‘Pee-wee's Big Adventure'
The original screen-used stunt bike from the classic 1985 film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' was acquired by the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The item played a big role in the movie as Pee-wee Herman, played by Paul Reubens, went to the Alamo in search of his stolen bike.
The bicycle will be displayed in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery inside the future Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, opening in fall 2027.
The new Visitor Center and Museum will feature eight chronological galleries that tell the full 300-year story of the Alamo, from its Indigenous and Spanish mission roots to the 1836 battle and beyond.
One of these, the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, will explore the Alamo's lasting cultural impact. The Pee-wee's Big Adventure stunt bicycle will be on display alongside film clips, music, toys, and other memorabilia that have introduced the Alamo to new generations in unexpected and memorable ways.
'We are thrilled to add this beloved piece of film history to our collection,' said Kate Rogers, Executive Director of the Alamo Trust, Inc. 'The Alamo holds a special place in the hearts of people everywhere, and 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' helped to introduce a new generation to the historic site. This artifact perfectly illustrates how the Alamo lives on in pop culture, and soon, visitors to Texas' top tourist destination will be able to see it up close in our new world-class museum.'
The Alamo will also have a free screening of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' along with the bicycle coming later this year in Plaza de Valero.
While details regarding how The Alamo was able to acquire the bike weren't shared, People reported in May that it had been bought at auction for $125,000 by a private collector.
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