Museum History
For nearly 15 years, the NRCMA has been working tirelessly to preserve the heritage of the roller coaster, with the support of the attractions industry and the enthusiast community.
Museum Timeline
2023
2023
Randy Duffer Donates Lakeside Derby Racing Coaster Vehicle
ACE Member, Randy Duffer, donates a vehicle from Lakeside’s Derby Racing Coaster, after painstakingly restoring it for over two decades.
2022
2022
Eurosat Donation
Europa Park donates a fully restored train and track section from Eurosat.
2022
2022
Montezooma’s Revenge Donation
Knott’s Berry Farm donates two ride vehicles, track and signage from the legendary Montezooma’s Revenge.
2021
2021
The “Buzz Bar” Debuts
Built and donated by Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2019 Golden Ticket Awards, the Buzz Bar uses wood and steel left over from the renovation of Cedar Point’s Mean Streak.
2019
2019
Mark Moore Memorial Wing Construction Begins
Construction begins on the Mark Moore Memorial Wing, adding over 10,000 sq. feet to the museum’s facility in Plainview, TX
2012
2012
Matterhorn Bobsleds Make a Splash
Disneyland donates a retired train from the historic Matterhorn Bobsleds, the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster. It is one of only a handful of Disney ride vehicles displayed outside of their parks.
2009
2009
A Dream Begins
The National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) is officially founded and incorporated in Texas.