Jameson Classic Motorcycle Musuem

Yes, yes, and yes! Was on a road trip with my girlfriend down the coast and I screeched on the brakes.
«We must go in,» I insisted.
«Motorcycles?» She was puzzled. «You don’t like those.»
«Whatever, let’s go on in.»
We’re greeted by nice people, and Emma offers to give us a personal tour. She explains what is run-​of-​the-​mill and a good example (I believe there was a old Harley and a Honda CB?) of what someone like my dad might’ve used, a few extremely rare bikes (40s and 50s Triumph, a Vincent, big cylinder BMW) and the scooters in back.
She successfully convinced my GF and I to buy bikes, and to come back and visit.
Emma is very knowledge, and this place is a must-​visit for anyone who is but partly a gearhead on their way south, as it’s pretty darn cool. I’m sorry in advance. :)

Had a fantastic tour with Emma this afternoon. Her passion and enthusiasm for visitors and motorcycles was evident as soon as we walked in through the door. She gave us an incredible perspective of motorcycles as a snapshot of history, which reshaped my appreciation for motorcycles.

Definitely worth a stop! Come check it out. Ask for Emma, she knows everything about those bikes. Very cool!

they only need more bikes t
o get 5 stars — great folks and knowledgeable

A gem in the PG landscape. Truly for the die hard motorcycle fan, but fun for the guys when the ladies are shopping around town.

Amazing collection of period correct motorcycles. Emma is wealth of knowledge and a gifted restoration mechanic.

My girlfriend and I stumbled across the museum yesterday while walking through the shops of pacific grove. We had to go in and see what all those motorcycles were about. Upon walking in we met Emma who might be the most cheery motorcycle enthusiast I have ever met.
Being a huge motorcycle buff I really enjoyed walking around the shop and talking history with both the owner and Emma.
Thanks again,
Aaron and Amy

This is the best motorcycle museum we’ve seen in a long time! Free to enjoy and donations welcome and deserved. Lots of rare bikes and most lovingly restored by Emma, a British female mechanic that can blow your mind with her knowledge! An absolute must see!

Great place to visit. I happened to walk by with my daughter and decided to stop by. Emma was extremely knowledgeable she made the visit pleasant. I appreciated her going out of her way to pull out one of the bikes and let my daughter sit on it. Made her day. Even though it’s small there is a lot to take in. I will definitely be back.

This was a great place to go while others in my party were shopping aimlessly about. Their inventory consists mostly of European motorcycles, and almost every one was «classic» in one form or another.
I was lucky enough to have Emma give me a brief tour of the place. She had wonderful stories to tell about each bike. She really knows her stuff. Plus, she’s also a mechanic, so you might be able to see some of her handiwork on display, either in the museum or parked right out front.

WOW!!! This museum does not disappoint. In fact, I was really impressed. We drove from Oakland just to go to this museum, half wondering if it was a long walk for a short drink. No way. We got our fill. It was worth the 2.5 hour drive.
The collection of bikes is varied. You will see bikes you didn’t even know existed. Emma is a fantastic tour guide. Her stories, passion and knowledge inspired all of us, especially my two teen daughters. We ended up spending an hour and a half. You could run through in 15 minutes, but that would be a shame.
The town is adorable. The mexican restaurant down the street (Peppers) makes the perfect post-​musem treat.
If you like motorcycles, you will love this museum.

What a good place to stop in if you have a love for motorcycles or just history. Friendly people and you can tell they have a passion for what they do. I would recommend this place to anyone and would go back myself. They have great stories to tell so just ask!

A Day at the Museum…
You have to give a place like this 5 Stars. I took a short hop down here from Santa Clara County last Monday with the S/​O on the back seat. Upon arrival we find the Museum is closed, (please see hours listed). After one or two trips across the street to look longingly in the windows a nice woman opened the door and invited us in. Marge Ann explained the museum was closed normally on Mondays, however, they will accommodate those who are interested in viewing the museum during off hours by appointment. We didn’t have an appointment.
You Can Beat City Hall…
Pacific Grove’s City Hall is across the street from Jameson’s. Someone from City Hall noticed us (alright, me) making «Boo Boo» face while looking in the windows and called Marge Ann to let her know we were there. Many thanks to the person that called Marge Ann!
Psst! Hey buddy, you wanna see a Bike Museum…
Marge Ann invited us in, being very careful to explain the «mess». There had been a big function over the weekend and bikes were stuffed in the walkways very higgledy piggledy. I didn’t care! I was thrilled to be in there seeing bikes that I hadn’t seen since my younger days when my Dad would take me along for a parts run for the bike he was putting back together that month.
So say we all…
After looking through the display for a while, Marge Ann, the S/​O and I agreed that our favorites were the bikes that had all the «fiddly bits» on them. That is to say we all liked the bikes that involved the rider more in the activity of riding, to become more knowledgeable in the activity of riding. While I love my bikes, I wish there was more to do when starting them up. I flip a couple switches, punch the starter button and light ‘em up. Many of the bikes on display required more finesse to get it right, some required a delicate touch AND brute force just to get them started.
One day…
One day I would like to own a bike that needs an understanding rider who knows how to listen and feel the bike and what it needs to be ridden well. Until that day arrives, I’m very happy to see them on display and to imagine what that might be like.
Thank You to the City Hall employee, Marge Ann, and, Neil!

I happened to wander around Pacific Grove looking for this motorcycle museum. I asked the proprietor, Neil Jameson, the reason for the museum. Well he said, Pacific Grove is full of consignment stores, clothing stores, sewing stores, and this is the place men go to, when they are sick and tired of being dragged around by their wives to all those stores on weekends.
I’m not into motorcycles. In fact I hate them, because of their noise, and the lane splitting they do in my daily commutes. However, due in part to the movies, and Indiana Jones and those German sidecars of world war II, there is a part of me that is fascinated by some of the more exotic brands of motorcycles.
The front window has a 1965 BMW R60 with a sidecar that came out second best in collision with a Cadillac –it looks like the motorcycle banged into the rear of the Cadillac, as the front wheel is bent, and the sidecar bashed in the front.
Another side car motorcycle prominently featured is a prime condition red 1981 BMW R100RT with a 1982 Equalean side car (one of 270 made), which looks like a space pod from outer space.
The oldest motorcycle is a 1940 Indian flat tracker. In contrast, there is a 1991 Indian motorcycle. Another prominent motorcycle is a 1979 Deucati 900 SS Desmo.
Oddly enough besides these brutes are a bunch of vespas and scooters, including a 1966 Vespa Piaggio.
There are some 34 motorcycles, motor scooters and 2 sidecars on display. Neil is the president of one of the local motorcycle sidecar clubs in the area, and is the person to contact in case you want to find out more about motorcycle sidecars.
The web site is
, and the hours are 12−5pm weekends, admission free. It sure beats being dragged around by the wife to the consignment stores –which sell mainly women’s clothes.

PROS
–the owner was friendly and knowledgable, even offered to make us a sandwich since he was eating lunch (we declined kindly since we had just ate)
–small, clean and well organized
–rare-​old motorcycles and scooters that have seen and been through everything
–FREE!!!
–great variety
CONS
–NOTHING IS FOR SALE=(
My favorite was a yellow Vespa scooter – NOT FOR SALE, but owner will accept an equal or better trade.

Great layout! Nice machinery and Real motorcycles! Not the fancy puffed up pieces that haven’t been fired up since restoration or the over restored units that have been rubbed down so much by their obsessive owners the paint will eventually be rubbed away. Super friendly and Full of great information and stories! Being a collector myself with a boat load of bikes it is nice to see a collection diverse and in real time. A must see!

If you are a motorcycle or/​and scooter enthusiast you got to check out this very cool museum! I went here today with my parents and found it to be a very fun place. Being from a family who seriously love these classic forms of transportation, I had a very great time looking at the collection. My favorite motorcycle was a 1999 Indian motorcycle that had an detailed artwork on it. Apparently, one of the last motorcycles this company ever made! It is an amazing sight!!! But there is also a very unique motorcycle and sidecar here that has an interesting history. Once it was in an accident that damaged the front part of the sidecar. It is a reminder of how important it is to drive safely.
The owner, Neil Jameson and his wife are very nice people who love showing their collection of various motorcycles and scooters. They enjoy meeting other motorcycle enthusiasts and sharing nostalgic stories regarding trips they have took. They are just the kindest people to meet. On weekends, Neil hosts scooter/​motorcycle rides. People gather at his museum and then join him on one of his adventures. The only requirement is that you ride your own motorcycle or scooter. The museum is open only on weekends and it is free admission but donations are always accepted.
Pros:
–Great selection of motorcycles
–the museum owner is a real enthusiast and loves to talk about motorcycles
–free admission but donations are encouraged
Cons:
–only open certain times during the week– most of the time on just weekends