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The National Museum of Roller Skating is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is the only museum of roller skating in the United States. It contains the oldest pair of roller skates ever developed, along with artifacts and exhibits related to all disciplines of roller skating.

The museum has the largest collection of roller skating artifacts and textual materials in the world, with over 1,500 volumes of roller skating books and periodicals, and more than 10,000 photographs. The archives also include personal papers of individuals prominent in roller skating, as well as programs and materials from local, regional, national, and international roller skating competitions.

The museum is open to the public and offers free admission, although donations are encouraged. The museum store and gift shop are also available, selling items such as t-shirts, patches, and postcards, as well as museum publications. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the exhibits, which include historical roller skates, patents, medals, trophies, and artworks related to roller skating.

The National Museum of Roller Skating also has an Oral History Project, which aims to collect and preserve the stories and experiences of roller skaters from all backgrounds and levels of involvement. The project includes interviews with athletes, coaches, judges, and other individuals involved in the sport, as well as everyday roller skaters who enjoy the activity for recreation or fitness.

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4730 South St, Lincoln, NE 68506

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