MILWAUKEE (October 14, 2008) -

As thanks to the community for offering great hospitality to Harley-Davidson riders this summer and for letting the Motor Company call Milwaukee “home” for 105 years, the Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting a special “Salute to Milwaukee” from October 13 to November 16, 2008. Everyone who enters the Museum during the Salute to Milwaukee, will receive a special gift: a commemorative book by Willie G. Davidson.

Museum visitors will:

• Walk through a variety of exhibits that tell the stories of the extraordinary people, products, history and culture of Harley-Davidson. In addition to the fantastic motorcycle collection, stories are told through a variety of media - including photographs, videos, apparel, rare documents and other fascinating artifacts.
• Peek into a portion of the Archives, the home-base to more than 450motorcycles, and hundreds of thousands of artifacts that the Archives team can pull from for Museum exhibits.
• Read thousands of personalized messages created by individuals worldwide on the Living the Legend rivets, found on the Living the Legend walls and plazas.
• Grab a bold American meal or hearty snack from the on-site Restaurant and Cafe.
• Stroll around the 20-acre Museum site, enjoy the riverwalk or just sit back along the waterfront taking in the Milwaukee skyline.
• Check out the unique Museum-inspired items at the Retail Store.
• Examine the industrial architecture and attention to detail found both inside and outside of the Museum’s three buildings.

“Every time we invite our riders to town, the residents of Milwaukee roll out the red carpet and make them feel right at home,” said Stacey Schiesl, Harley-Davidson Museum Director. “As a thank you, we invite everyone down to the Museum to enjoy our exhibits, food and to get a special gift.”

Nearly 105 years in the making, the Harley-Davidson Museum opened its doors to the public on July 12, 2008. The 130,000-square-foot Museum adds a whole new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience. Visitors will get a feel for the freedom, camaraderie and pride that Harley-Davidson riders experience every time they fire up their motorcycles.

The Harley-Davidson Museum, located at the intersection of Sixth and Canal Streets in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, is open 364 days a year. General admission tickets to tour the Museum are $16 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, $10 for children (ages 5-17 years), and children under 5 years of age will be admitted free with an accompanying adult. Visit www.h-dmuseum.com for additional updates on group sales and tour information. Access to the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds will be available to the public, free of charge, 24 hours a day.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's web site at www.harley-davidson.com.