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The ''National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives''' ([[NRCMA]]) is a United States [[501(c)#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] [[non-profit organization]] dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic roller coasters and amusement park artifacts and memorabilia. It's goals include to interpret, document, archive and share the history of the amusement park industry with present and future generations.
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The '''National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives''' ([[NRCMA]]) is a United States [[501(c)#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] [[nonprofit organization]] dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic roller coasters and amusement park artifacts and memorabilia.


Its goals include to interpret, document, archive and share the history of the amusement park industry with present and future generations. The museum is a member of the [[American Alliance of Museums]] as well as the [[International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions]] (IAAPA)
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The NRCMA recently completed a storage and archive building in Plainview, Texas and is continuing to expand its collection. The Museum is currently looking for more archive material and financial support to complete an online virtual museum and a travelling exhibit project. In 2009, the museum was the benficiary of donations from the former Busch Gardens Europe park and from Six Flags over Texas.<ref>"[http://www.rollercoastermuseum.org/Portals/9/docs/NRCMA_Board_Looks_to_Future_July2009%20.pdf National Roller Coaster Museum Embraces New Future]", National Roller Coaster Museum.</ref>


== History ==
The museum is a member of the [[American Association of Museums]].

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The museum was founded in 2009 and storage facility construction began in [[Plainview, Texas]], next to amusement ride manufacturer Larson International, and the museum received its first ride vehicle donations from Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Six Flags Over Texas.<ref>"[http://www.rollercoastermuseum.org/Portals/9/docs/NRCMA_Board_Looks_to_Future_July2009%20.pdf National Roller Coaster Museum Embraces New Future]", National Roller Coaster Museum.</ref>

In 2020, the museum completed construction on the Mark Moore Memorial Wing, expanding the facility to over 80,000 square feet.<ref>{{Cite web|last=nrcmminad18|title=National Roller Coaster Museum expansion sees great progress - National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives|url=https://rollercoastermuseum.org/national-roller-coaster-museum-expansion-sees-great-progress/|access-date=2021-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref>

As of June 2024, the facility remains closed to the public, opening its doors only rarely for select roller coaster enthusiast events.

== Vehicle collection ==
The museum holds retired roller coaster and other ride vehicles from around the world, including:

* '''[[Busch Gardens Williamsburg]]:''' Complete train, entry sign and some track sections from [[Big Bad Wolf (roller coaster)|The Big Bad Wolf]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Minier|first=Teage|title=Big Bad Wolf Train Donated to NRCMA|url=http://rollercoastermuseum.org/big-bad-wolf-train-donated-nrcma/|access-date=2021-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[Cedar Point]]:''' [[Rougarou (roller coaster)|Mantis]] stand-up coaster lead car, [[Disaster Transport]] bobsled and track section and three Wildcat cars.
* '''[[Disneyland]]''': Two ride vehicles from the [[Matterhorn Bobsleds]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-10-10|title=Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsled to National Roller Coaster Museum|url=https://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/disneyland-resort-donates-matterhorn-bobsled-to-national-roller-coaster-museum/|access-date=2021-01-22|website=Disneyland Resort Public Affairs|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[Hersheypark]]''': Car from Comet, complete train from [[SooperDooperLooper]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Collection Sooperdooperlooper (Hersheypark) - National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives|url=https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.204/5c9.065.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Collection_Gallery_1200x750_3.jpg|access-date=2021-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[Kings Dominion]]''': [[Volcano: The Blast Coaster]] lead car and track section.
*'''[[Knott's Berry Farm]]''': Train, sign, and parts of the original loop from [[Montezooma's Revenge]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Montezooma’s Revenge joins the National Roller Coaster Museum|url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/montezoomas-revenge-joins-the-national-roller-coaster-museum/}}</ref>
* '''[[Six Flags America]]''': [[Iron Wolf (roller coaster)|Apocalypse: The Last Stand]] lead car. It was the first roller coaster built by [[Bolliger & Mabillard|Bolliger and Mabillard]] (B&M).
* [[Six Flags AstroWorld|'''Six Flags Astroworld''']]: Large section of preserved, [[Texas Cyclone]] track.<ref>{{Cite web|last=KTRK|date=2020-11-07|title=Soon you'll be able to relive the thrill of riding Texas Cyclone at Astroworld|url=https://abc13.com/7716567/|access-date=2021-01-22|website=ABC13 Houston|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Six Flags Over Texas]]''': [[New Texas Giant|Texas Giant]] white train (complete), [[Freefall (ride)|Intamin]] freefall car, Chute Out parachute vehicle.

== Archives ==
The museum stores original ride and attraction blueprints in a climate-controlled storage room at the facility.


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://rollercoastermuseum.org/ National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives official website]
*[http://rollercoastermuseum.org/ National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives official website]
*[http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2404507/ "National Roller Coaster Museum Embraces New Future; New Organization Preserving and Protecting the Amusement Industry's Colorful Past"] - Tradingmarkets.com, July 3, 2009


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Latest revision as of 03:28, 24 June 2024

National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives
AbbreviationNRCMA
Formation2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Legal status501(c)3 Nonprofit
Websitehttps://www.rollercoastermuseum.org

The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA) is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic roller coasters and amusement park artifacts and memorabilia.

Its goals include to interpret, document, archive and share the history of the amusement park industry with present and future generations. The museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums as well as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

History

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The museum was founded in 2009 and storage facility construction began in Plainview, Texas, next to amusement ride manufacturer Larson International, and the museum received its first ride vehicle donations from Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Six Flags Over Texas.[1]

In 2020, the museum completed construction on the Mark Moore Memorial Wing, expanding the facility to over 80,000 square feet.[2]

As of June 2024, the facility remains closed to the public, opening its doors only rarely for select roller coaster enthusiast events.

Vehicle collection

[edit]

The museum holds retired roller coaster and other ride vehicles from around the world, including:

Archives

[edit]

The museum stores original ride and attraction blueprints in a climate-controlled storage room at the facility.

References

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  1. ^ "National Roller Coaster Museum Embraces New Future", National Roller Coaster Museum.
  2. ^ nrcmminad18. "National Roller Coaster Museum expansion sees great progress - National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives". Retrieved 2021-01-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Minier, Teage. "Big Bad Wolf Train Donated to NRCMA". Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  4. ^ "Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsled to National Roller Coaster Museum". Disneyland Resort Public Affairs. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  5. ^ "Collection Sooperdooperlooper (Hersheypark) - National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives". Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  6. ^ "Montezooma's Revenge joins the National Roller Coaster Museum".
  7. ^ KTRK (2020-11-07). "Soon you'll be able to relive the thrill of riding Texas Cyclone at Astroworld". ABC13 Houston. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
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