Scouting America Engineering Merit Badge
Scouts can earn their Engineering Merit Badge at the H-D Museum with a guided tour and hands-on activities exploring H-D history and motorcycle engineering.
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H-D Museum Programs
The Harley-Davidson Museum offers a variety of programs. Scroll down to learn more about our current offerings.
Upcoming Museum Events
Scout Adventures On-Site & Online
Scout Virtual Experience
This 90-minute online program is open to all scouts. A facilitator will guide them through the Engineering Merit Badge requirements while exploring the role of an engineer in creating a H-D motorcycle.
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Automotive Design and Engineering for Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts will explore H-D history and the motorcycle design process. They’ll create blueprints, clay prototypes, and test their designs while earning the Automotive Design and Automotive Engineering Badges. Open to Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Call (414) 287‑2755 to register or email [email protected] to schedule your troop’s visit.
We enjoyed our day! It was such a wonderful tour and program. We will be bringing back our troop without a doubt!
- Beth S., Troop 110 from Baldwin, Wisconsin
Stories in the Vault
Your Front‑Row Seat to H‑D History
Looking for an unforgettable experience? The H-D Museum is host to many unique, limited-run programs such as expert-led conversations, behind‑the‑scenes access, and after‑hours events that bring the world of Harley‑Davidson to life. Whether it’s after‑hours panels discussion with the H-D Race Team, or stories with archives in the motorcycle vault, every event is crafted to bring you closer to the machines, the legends, and the culture of Harley‑Davidson.
Free with Admission
S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles
Enjoy family-friendly activities and explore SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART and MATH through the lens of the Harley-Davidson.
Spark Curiosity
Exhibits in Action
On select Saturdays, a featured gallery comes to life with interactive and hands‑on experiences. These dynamic stations highlight meaningful artifacts and offer guests of all ages a fresh, memorable way to connect with the stories at the museum.
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STEAM Experience
This 3-hour experience includes a guided tour of H-D’s history, plus a presentation and discussion with an engineer or archivist on the role of STEAM in motorcycle manufacturing. Scouts will also participate in a hands-on STEAM activity. Call (414) 287‑2755 or email [email protected] to schedule your group’s visit.
Our Upward Bound High School students has an incredible experience at the H-D Museum. The engineer's presentation and guided tour offered inspiring, real-world connections to STEAM careers.
- John W., visited June 2025
Museum Programs
The H-D Museum offers engaging programs for Scouts of all ages, combining hands-on learning with the history and engineering of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. From in-person guided tours to interactive STEAM activities, scouts can explore motorcycle design, create prototypes, and complete merit badges or Girl Scout badges. Our programs are designed to make learning fun while inspiring creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Plan your group visit today and discover why the H-D Museum is a top destination for educational experiences in Milwaukee.