Motörhead Exhibition Opens at The Punk Rock Museum

The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, is set to launch a new exhibition celebrating the legendary band Motörhead and its iconic frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. The exhibit will officially open to the public on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Motörhead was a powerhouse in the rock and heavy metal worlds, renowned for a relentless sound and an uncompromising attitude. While the band helped define heavy metal, they shared a deep connection with the punk rock movement. Lemmy's history with The Damned and his influence within the British punk scene helped shape the band's aggressive style, which later inspired a new generation of punk acts, including Rancid, Pennywise, and Lagwagon.

Visitors to the exhibition can explore Lemmy's personal history through a curated collection of photographs and handwritten lyrics. Most notably, the exhibit offers a rare interactive experience: guests will have the opportunity to play Lemmy's Rickenbacker bass through the actual Marshall stacks he used during his career. This allows fans to experience the immense volume and intensity that made Motörhead one of the loudest bands in history.

To celebrate the opening, the Three Star Punk Bar will host a special event featuring Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records as the DJ. Additionally, Motörhead albums will be available at the museum's record store, Vinyl Threat, and exclusive merchandise will be sold in the gift shop.

The Punk Rock Museum has been a comprehensive resource for music and punk culture since opening in 2023. This exhibition serves as a tribute to Lemmy, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 70. His enduring legacy continues through his music and an upcoming biopic directed by Greg Olliver.

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