The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC plans to reopen on many weekends in 2010. The museum, which has entertained over 500,000 visitors since its relocation in 2002, has adjusted its schedule to provide countless opportunities to visit throughout the year.

The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles. Located five miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America's rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques on display, including the likes of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson, and much more. Western North Carolina's premier museum and tourism attraction features dozens of motorcycle-related exhibits, ranging from board track racers, hillclimbing, and original paint machines to American Dirt Track racing, choppers and bobbers, and one-of-a-kind motorcycles.

The Wheels Through Time "Decade Collection" is an interesting cross section of important American automobiles in a timeline spanning nearly 100 years. Classics of the 30’s, such as Packard, Lincoln, and Cadillac are well represented here at the museum. It must be noted, like the motorcycle collection, these automobiles are used regularly. Early teen cars include the Locomobile and Cadillac, which were the top of the line during their time. More modern cars consist of a sheik 1954 Eldorado convertible and a 1962 Corvette Roadster.

"Although rumors are still circulating about the closing and relocation of the museum, Wheels Through Time is still located in Maggie Valley and plans to operate on a weekend schedule throughout 2010," says museum curator, Dale Walksler.

Regarded as one of the world's premier destinations for motorcycle and transportation history, the museum has continued to grow, with an unparalleled collection of memorabilia, and continues to provide new exhibits, which rotate regularly.

Part the Museum's mission for 2010 includes the construction of various new exhibitions and displays, including an exhibit celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway, which stretches 469 miles from the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains, is the most visited National Park in the U.S. National Park System, as over 15,000,000 visitors ride and drive the parkway each year. Began in 1935, during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway took over 52-years, with the last portion being completed in 1987. Heralded as one of our country's most scenic motorways, the Blue Ridge Parkway continues to attract millions to the scenic beauty of the areas over which it extends.

"We're excited to bring together one of our most All-American Roads with one of our country's best transportation museums. Both provide for a true All-American experience, and we're proud to share the history of the Blue Ridge Parkway as one of our most treasured and scenic motoring experiences, " said Walksler.

For more information on 2010 museum openings, call the museum at (828) 926-6266 or visit their website located www.WheelsThroughTime.com.