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Alamo Secures Pee-wee Herman’s Original Red Bike for 40th Anniversary

Later this year the bike will appear at the Ralston Family Collection Center, paving the way for its permanent installation when the new visitor center opens in 2027.

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Overview

  • The Alamo announced they have acquired the original 1985 screen-used stunt bicycle from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary.
  • The bike will debut in a limited-time exhibition at the Ralston Family Collection Center later this year, with exact dates to be announced.
  • A free public screening of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure will accompany the display in Plaza de Valero as part of the celebration.
  • Dr. Kate Rogers, executive director of the Alamo Trust, said the artifact demonstrates the site’s enduring presence in pop culture.
  • When the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum opens in fall 2027, the bicycle will take its permanent place in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery within the pop culture wing.