The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, will open a new exhibit dedicated to Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Motörhead was a legendary force in the rock and heavy metal scene. Led by Lemmy, the band’s uncompromising sound and attitude earned it a devoted following across generations and around the world. While Motörhead helped define heavy metal, its roots ran just as deep in punk. Lemmyplayed bass with the Damned and was a fixture in the British punk rock scene. Motörhead’s intensity and speed influenced many of the greats of the next generation of punk, including Pennywise, Rancid and Lagwagon, among many others.
Lemmy used his Rickenbacker bass to create Motörhead’s unmistakable sound through Marshall stacks. The result was a volume and intensity that became renowned; countless fans still describe Motörhead as the loudest band they ever saw, with a sound they didn’t just hea but felt.
The exhibit will feature personal items from Lemmy’s collection, including photographs and handwritten lyrics. Museum guests will have the opportunity to play Lemmy’s bass through the actual stack he used.
Motörhead albums will be available at Vinyl Threat, the museum’s record store, and exclusive Motörhead merchandise will be available in the museum’s gift shop.
To celebrate the opening, Three Star Punk Bar will host a special evening with Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records DJing. Guests can raise a glass to Lemmy and celebrate the music and legacy of Motörhead.
The Punk Rock Museum is at 1422 Western Ave. in Las Vegas. The museum opened on April 1, 2023, and it is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history of the music, the culture and the absurdity of punk rock.
For more information, go to thepunkrockmuseum.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @thepunkrockmuseum.
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