From a press release issued by the Museum of Arts and Sciences:

The Era of the Motorcycle is an exciting motorcycle exhibition that will be displayed at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach from February 27, the first week of Bike Week 2004, through April 25, 2004.

The exhibit, which marks the first gathering of vintage bikes in a museum setting during Daytona Beach’s famous Bike Week celebration, is a chronological display of the finest vintage, special interest and custom bikes. Showcased will be nearly 50 motorcycles from the early 1900s including examples from American, British, German, Italian and Japanese makers. Also on display will be special interest bikes from vintage race and record-holding bikes to the latest jet bike.

A special gallery will showcase motorcycles from the top custom bike builders in the world, some of which have been featured on national television shows. Included in this display will be the artwork of noted photographer Michael Lichter. Michael’s work has been viewed around the world, and he is recognized as today’s preeminent photographer of motorcyclists and their lifestyle.

An integral part of the display will be a custom ride-in bike show on Thursday, March 4, during Bike Week. This will be a national level judged show with categories of vintage to world-class custom machines. Trophies will be awarded to the different class winners.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences is located on Nova Road, 2 mile south of International Speedway Blvd., in Daytona Beach. Museum hours during Bike Week are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 per adult. For more information, please call (386) 255-0285.