The museum houses the largest collection of authentic Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world, including interactive experiences.

[7][8] Evel Archaeology began in February 2012 as one man's quest to re-collect Knievel's motorcycles, vehicles, wardrobe, artifacts, and personal effects to fully illustrate his cultural impact.

[9] In 2013 a mutual connection to rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis and a Mack truck laid the foundation for the Evel Knievel Museum.

[10] Frustrated with the lack of progress, Lathan McKay and Marilyn Stemp set out to find a new home for Knievel's, Mack truck dubbed "Big Red" as the restoration had stalled in New Jersey.

[11] A then-current business partner made a phone call to Harley-Davidson dealer Mike Patterson of Topeka, Kansas, whose team of motorcycle restoration experts had recently completed a ground-up rebuilding of Jerry Lee Lewis's 1959 Panhead, which sold at auction for $350,000.

[27][28] One example is the "4D Virtual Reality Jump" exhibit featuring Doug Danger, which allows visitors to experience Knievel's stunt thrills first-hand but without the risks.