See a live demonstration of a historic electric vehicle!
On the weekend of July 26th, 27th, and 28th, the owner of this vintage 1896 Riker Electric roadster has kindly offered to demonstrate this historic electric vehicle! Speak with the owner, and on select days, witness it driving firsthand!
Friday, July 26th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The owner of the vehicle will be showing visitors how the vehicle operates and how all of the controls work!
The vehicle will not be moving on this day.
Saturday, July 27th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
See this historic vehicle operate under its own power! Join us on P3 of the parking structure to see this historic vehicle move.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The owner of the vehicle will be answering questions about the vehicle, as well as showing visitors how the vehicle operates and how all the controls work!
After 11:00 AM, the vehicle will not be moving.
Sunday, July 28th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
See this historic vehicle operate under its own power! Join us on P3 of the parking structure to see this historic vehicle move.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The owner of the vehicle will be answering questions about the vehicle, as well as showing visitors how the vehicle operates and how all the controls work!
After 11:00 AM, the vehicle will not be moving.
Event FAQs
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No -- this event is entirely free to attend! No purchase is necessary for entry to this event. Note: Rick, the owner, will be inside the Museum for the non-driving demonstration. Admission to the Museum is required.
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This event is exclusive to the weekend of July 26th, 27th, and 28th. The vehicle will go into display in an exhibit afterwards.
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On the 27th and 28th, the driving demonstration takes place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Afterward, Rick, the owner, will be available for questions and demonstrations of the controls but will not be moving the vehicle.
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out to educationteam@petersen.org with any questions about the event!