The Punk Rock Museum is proud to announce a new exhibition celebrating The Cramps, opening Friday, October 23rd, 2026, in Las Vegas.

This exhibition, titled Children of the Night: The Visual World of The Cramps, coincides with the release of Andrew Krivine’s third illustrated book dedicated exclusively to this unique, authentic and powerfully charismatic group. SDSU Press is the publisher of Children of the Night: A Graphic Compendium of the Cramps, which will be available later this month.

Children of the Night chronicles the evolving graphical identity of the Cramps across the entire arc of their career. And we reckon that visitors will leave the exhibition convinced that the Cramps are the most visually captivating American band of the late 20th Century!

This collaborative exhibition highlights materials from Harris Legome's extensive Cramps archive and Andrew’s personal collection, featuring posters, flyers, badges, fanzines and other ephemera documenting the band’s 33-year career.

The exhibition will feature a special collection of photographs by acclaimed photographer David Arnoff. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Arnoff later lived in Los Angeles throughout the 1960s and ’70s, where he began working as a freelance photographer, documenting the bands and artists he felt an affinity for.

The Cramps photographs featured in the exhibition were taken around the time of Arnoff’s session with the band for their groundbreaking debut album, Songs the Lord Taught Us. The 1980 release also marked Arnoff’s first album cover. The 11 prints on display will be available for purchase.

Arnoff’s photography has appeared in countless publications and has been exhibited internationally in London, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Berlin. He has photographed numerous notable album covers over the years, but The Cramps remain his favorite.

His first photography book, Shot in the Dark, has been published in the U.S., U.K. and Spain. A limited number of these books will be available in the museum's gift store. His new book devoted entirely to The Cramps is scheduled for publication in 2027.

The exhibition will also feature two photos Lux Interior took, generously loaned by the band’s longtime manager, Larry Hardy. The Punk Rock Museum gift shop will carry exclusive Cramps merchandise from Easy Partners, alongside Cramps vinyl at the museum’s record store, Vinyl Threat.

Special programming includes a screening of Live at Napa State Mental Hospital on Saturday, October 24th at 7 pm, followed by a talk with Joe Rees of Target Video, who filmed The Cramps and The Mutants’ infamous June 13th, 1978, performance at Napa State Hospital. Shot with a portable Sony black-and-white camera, the chaotic show became a cult classic as patients rushed the stage and joined the performance.

On November 21st and 22nd, Kid Congo Powers will be giving guided tours and doing a reading and signing of his memoir, Some New Kind of Kick: A Memoir, as well as a DJ set at the museum’s bar on Friday, November 21st.

The Cramps’ legacy is profound and continues to inspire generations of Punk, Goth and Psychobilly fans around the world!

Tour guides:

October 2nd –  3rd: Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)

October 3rd & 10th: Max Huber (Swingin' Utters) and Jessie Lee (adult film star)

October 4th: Mitch Harris (Napalm Death)

October 9th, 16th & 23rd: Fat Mike (NOFX)

October 9th –  11th: Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory/Ministry/Ascension of the Watchers)

October 16th – 18th: Ryan Key (Yellowcard)

October 23rd – 25th: Phil Rind (Sacred Reich)

October 25th:  Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawumba)

October 30th – 31st: Jack Grisham (TSOL)

For more information on tour guides, click here!

Fat Mike is giving guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum throughout October!

Fat Mike is giving guided tours of The Punk Rock Museum in October!

Tickets are on sale now!

October 2nd: Motörhead exhibit opening!

The Punk Rock Museum is excited to present a new exhibition dedicated to Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.  The museum will be celebrating one of rock music’s most influential, uncompromising, and unforgettable forces.

Led by Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead helped define the sound and attitude of heavy metal while maintaining deep roots in punk rock. Lemmy’s connection to the British punk scene ran deep, including his time playing bass with The Damned. Motörhead’s speed, volume, and no-nonsense approach would go on to influence generations of punk bands, including Pennywise, Rancid, Lagwagon, and countless others.

At the heart of Motörhead’s infamous sound was Lemmy’s Rickenbacker bass, played through towering Marshall stacks. The resulting volume and intensity became legendary, with generations of fans describing Motörhead as one of the loudest bands they ever experienced, a sound that wasn’t simply heard, but felt. 

PLAY LEMMY’S BASS!

One of the exhibition’s most unique experiences will give visitors the opportunity to play Lemmy’s actual bass through the stack he used.

Rather than simply viewing the iconic equipment behind glass, guests can pick up the bass, plug in, and experience the gear that helped create Motörhead’s unmistakable sound. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with the band’s history in a direct and very loud way.

A custom-made motorcycle manufactured by Victory Motorcycles and presented to Lemmy in December 2011 will be on display. The motorcycle was customized by CBP Custom Bikes & Parts and features airbrush artwork by Terje Aspmo.

The Punk Rock Museum exhibition will feature items from Lemmy’s personal collection, including photographs, handwritten lyrics, and much more!

Motörhead albums will be available at Vinyl Threat, The Punk Rock Museum’s record store, while exclusive Motörhead merchandise will be available in the museum’s gift shop.

OPENING NIGHT — OCTOBER 2nd:

The museum will have special programming that will run from 6 p.m. to midnight.

6–8 p.m. — Intimate Motörhead exhibition walkthrough.
8 p.m. — Motorbäbe performs at Three Star Punk Bar.
9 p.m.–midnight — Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records DJs at Three Star Punk Bar.

For the first time ever, The Punk Rock Museum presents exclusive After Hours Guided Tours with Jessie Lee (adult film superstar) and Max Huber ($wingin’ Utter$ and TPRM co-founder). Your guided tour ticket includes everything planned around the Motörhead exhibition opening that evening, giving you access to the museum, the exhibition opening and all scheduled activities.

Join Jessie and Max after hours for infamous stories, behind-the-scenes tales and a unique look at punk history. October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th.

Laura Jane Grace - Against Me!
Fat Mike - NOFX
Nick Oliveri - QOTSA/Dwarves/B’last/Kyuss
Brian Slagel - Metal Blade
Mitch Harris - Napalm Death
Burton C Bell - Fear Factory/Ministry/Ascension of the Watchers
Ryan Key - Yellowcard
Phil Rind - Sacred Reich
Danbert Nobacon - Chumbawumba
Jack Grisham - TSOL
Jay Weinberg - Slipknot/Suicidal Tendencies/Against Me!
Andrew Neufeld - Comeback Kid
Tony Reflex - Adolescents
Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks
Jason Navarro - The Suicide Machines
Steve DePace - Flipper
Jesse Leach - Killswitch Engage/Times of Grace
Jaret Reddick - Bowling For Soup

The Punk Rock Museum is proud to invite you to the opening of our new exhibition dedicated to Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister .

A legendary force in rock and heavy metal, Motörhead’s uncompromising sound, speed and attitude influenced generations of musicians around the world including many of punk’s most influential bands. Lemmy’s deep connection to punk, including his time playing with The Damned, makes Motörhead’s story an essential part of punk rock history.

The exhibition features personal items from Lemmy’s collection, photographs and handwritten lyrics, along with a truly unique experience: guests will have the opportunity to play Lemmy’s Rickenbacker bass through the actual Marshall stack he used.

Don’t just see the gear. Plug in and experience it.

OPENING NIGHT

6–8 PM
Intimate Exhibition Walk-Through
Join us for a special look at the new Motörhead exhibition.

8 PM
MOTORBÄBE – Live in the Three Star Punk Bar
America’s all-female salute to Motörhead takes the stage for a high-volume celebration of Lemmy and the band’s music.

9 PM – Midnight
Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records – DJ Set
Celebrate the night with Brian Slagel spinning music at the Three Star Punk Bar.

Motörhead albums will be available at Vinyl Threat, the museum’s record store, and exclusive Motörhead merchandise will be available in the museum gift shop.

Please join us October 2nd and raise a glass to Lemmy, celebrate Motörhead, and experience the gear and music that helped shape rock ’n’ roll. 

This exhibition will run until February 1st, 2027 and is included to museum guests with a general admission ticket.

The Punk Rock Museum has a packed September lineup, featuring special guided tours with Chris DeMakes (September 4–6), Ben Weasel (September 6), Paul Roessler (September 11–13), Laura Jane Grace (September 18–20), and Nick Oliveri (September 25–27). Highlights include Ben Weasel’s September 6 guided tour, three-song performance, and book reading/signing; Laura Jane Grace’s September 18–20 takeover with daily tours, an artifact reveal, book reading/signing, and live performances; the September 24 vinyl release show for Soldiers of Destruction’s Apostasy in Black; and September screenings of NOFX’s 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up, with doors at 7 PM and screenings at 7:30 PM every Friday.

Sept 4th-6th 12:30 and 4:00 Chris DeMakes Less Than Jake

Sept 11th-13th 12:30 and 4:00 Paul Roessler The Screamers/45 Grave

Sept 18th-20th 12:30 and 4:00 Laura Jane Grace

Sept 25th-27th 12:30 and 4:00 Nick Oliveri QOTSA/Dwarves/B'last/Kyuss

August 27th: Misfit Mentor film screening at the Punk Rock Museum!

Join Jamie Egan (Catch 22 & Streetlight Manifesto) and Kevin Gunther (Catch 22) for a special event featuring a guided tour at the Punk Rock Museum, an intimate 3-song performance in the Pennywise Garage, and a special screening of the documentary Misfit Mentor, followed by a Q&A with Emmy-winning director Neil Garguilo and members of the cast. Everything kicks off at 2 PM with the guided tour! Misfit Mentor is a slice-of-life documentary that follows Jamie Egan, a New Jersey elementary school teacher and longtime punk/ska musician, as he navigates family loss, retirement, and the pursuit of one more chapter in music. A moving story of perseverance, fatherhood, and mentorship, this unique event offers museum guests an up-close look at the life and legacy of a staple in New Jersey punk/ska culture.

August Screenings of 40 Years of Fuckin' Up at the Punk Rock Museum!

40 Years of Fuckin' Up is Spinal Tap, but real. It's a film about the infamous, fairly un-famous, and beloved punk rock band NOFX. This is the unbelievable story about how a group of untalented drug-addled teenage punks somehow became the most successful independent band in history — and they did it haphazardly, entirely on their own.

Join us every Friday in August for screenings of 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up at the museum. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the screening begins at 7:30 pm.

Anyone who purchases a ticket to the screening will receive 25% off general admission to the museum at the door.

Film tickets are available here!

August 1st – 2nd: Sam King (Codefendants)

August 1st: Robert Lopez and Hector Peñalosa (The Zeros)

August 7th – 9th: David J (Bauhaus)

August 14th – 16th: Shane Told (Silverstein)

August 21st – 23rd: Louiche Mayorga (Suicidal Tendencies / Luicidal)

August 22nd: John Ross Bowie (The Big Bang Theory)

August 27th: Jamie Egan & Kevin Gunther (Catch 22)

August 28th – 30th: Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals)

For more information on tour guides, click here!

July 6th: Pre-order the Bowling for Soup exclusive demo vinyl, Good Enough For The Girls I Go Out With (Demos and Placeholders), releasing on TPRM ODs on July 24th!

The Punk Rock Museum's label, TPRM OD's, is proud to announce the release of an exclusive Bowling for Soup record, Good Enough For The Girls I Go Out With (Demos and Placeholders), with pre-orders going up on July 6th HERE!

This release features six demos and placeholder recordings, offering fans a rare glimpse into the songwriting process before the songs were polished and ready for release.
A very special variant will be available for purchase in person on July 24th at Vinyl Threat, The Punk Rock Museum's record store, as well as all regular variants being available online.

“When Vinnie from the Punk Rock Museum reached out about working together on a vinyl release of BFS demos, I was instantly in! The museum is my home away from home. I absolutely love that place, the staff, and all the events they do. Plus, I love the idea of sharing a look inside the songs before they are polished and ready for the public. I have all this stuff sitting around, so I am really glad we get to share some of it!”

- Jaret Reddick

To celebrate the release, Bowling for Soup’s Jaret, Gary and Rob will host a special listening session on July 24th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at The Punk Rock Museum. 

During the event, attendees will listen to the album with the band, going over each song to share stories, discuss the recordings, answer a few questions and get their album signed.

July 25th: Don’t Tell Comedy Show!

On Saturday, July 25th, The Punk Rock Museum is teaming up with Don’t Tell Comedyto host an exclusive comedy show in Las Vegas.

If you’ve never been to a Don’t Tell Comedy show, here’s the deal:
You won’t know who’s performing until the night of the show, and that’s part of the fun. Expect some of the best comedians in the game to hit the stage in a totally unexpected venue.

Doors at 8 PM

Show starts at 9 PM

21+ only

Tickets for the Don’t Tell Comedy show and more information HERE.

July 6th: Pre-order the TRPM ODs Release -Bedroom Recording #2  out on July 31st for Tony Sly Day!

On July 31st, The Punk Rock Museum’s label TPRM ODs will release Tony Sly’s Bedroom Recordings #2 and celebrate the Second Annual Tony Sly Day! Pre-order will be available on July 6th!

The Punk Rock Museum is proud to announce the July 31st release of Bedroom Recordings #2, a collection of original demo recordings by beloved singer-songwriter Tony Sly, through the museum’s record label. The release coincides with the second annual Tony Sly Day, a museum tradition honoring the life and legacy of the late No Use for a Name frontman.

Fans can purchase the release online or in person at the museum’s record store, Vinyl Threat. These rare demos offer a raw, intimate look into Sly’s creative process and showcase the heartfelt songwriting that made him a punk rock icon.

Tony Sly Day will take place on July 31st, celebrating his lasting impact on the punk rock community. The museum invites fans, musicians, and supporters from around the world to join in honoring his memory.

For the July 31st celebration at the museum, we will present a special pop-up exhibition featuring personal artifacts curated by Tony Sly’s family.

July 31st: An Evening of Tony Sly Songs & Stories!

Join Ed Gregor (No Use for a Name), Brian Wahlstrom, and Jon Snodgrass (Scorpios) for a special evening celebrating the music and legacy of Tony Sly, alongside BŪDDIES, family, and fans.
Ed, Brian, and Jon will lead a guided tour of The Punk Rock Museum at 4:30 pm. Tickets for the tour are available on The Punk Rock Museum’s website.

Then, at 6:30 pm in the Three Star Punk Bar, the trio will perform a set of Tony Sly songs and stories. Attendees will be invited to sign up and sing their favorite TONY TŪNE, joined by Tony’s BŪDDIES and special guest vocalists for a unique community celebration of his music.

Join the tour, choose a TONY TŪNE, and take part alongside Tony’s BŪDDIES!

July Screenings of 40 Years of Fuckin' Up at the Punk Rock Museum!

Join us every Friday in July for screenings of 40 Years of Fuckin’ Upat the museum. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the screening begins at 7:30 pm.

Anyone who purchases a ticket to the screening will receive 25% off general admission to the museum at the door.

Film tickets are available here!

🎟️ JULY 2026 GUIDED TOURS AT THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM 🎟️

Walk through punk rock history with the artists who lived it.

⚡ July Featured Guides ⚡

July 3rd - 5th

• Dez Cadena — Black Flag / Misfits

July 10th - 12th

• Keith Morris — Circle Jerks / Black Flag

July 17th - 19th

• Ross Lomas — GBH

July 24th - 26th

• Frank Casillas, Jorge Casillas & Eddie Casillas — Voodoo Glow Skulls

July 31st - August 2nd

• Sam King — Codefendants

TIKI PUNK 2: THE CONFLUENCE OF TIKI & PUNK ART
Opening Night — June 6th at 8 PM

Punk culture and the rediscovery of tiki culture emerged side-by-side in 1980s Southern California as anti-establishment movements reacting to the political and cultural climate of the Reagan era. Punk became a raw expression of frustration, resistance, and catharsis as a direct response to authoritarianism, greed, and the glamorization of wealth. Tiki culture offered a different form of rebellion: escape. Its followers rejected the sterile promises of suburban conformity and sought freedom in the fantasy of the South Pacific, exotic cocktails, and a more untamed way of life.

Though radically different in tone, both cultures gave a collective middle finger to mainstream America and its conservative values.

TIKI PUNK 2 celebrates the collision of these two worlds through an eclectic lineup of artists whose work fuses punk attitude with tiki aesthetics across art, music, and design.

Featuring artwork by:
Doug Horne
Ken Ruzic
Candy
Thomas Fernandez
Reesenik
Scott Sugiuchi
Stephen Blickenstaff
Atomikitty
Kymm! Bang
and curator BigToe

Opening Night kicks off June 6th at 7 PM with live tiki musical guests performing in the bar to keep the vibes high and the cocktails flowing all night long.

Throughout the exhibition, we’ll be releasing a limited run of prints, tiki mugs, and additional surprise drops.

The Three Star Bar will also be featuring Tiki Classics all summer long, along with upcoming Tiki Cocktail Workshops.

Join us for a night of art, rebellion, escapism, music, and rum-soaked tropical chaos.

June 5th – 7th: Steve Berlin (Los Lobos / Blasters / Flesh Eaters)

June 7th: Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawamba)

June 12th – 14th: Aaron Dalbec (Bane)

June 19th – 21st: Charlie Paulson (Goldfinger)

June 26th – 28th: Jack Grisham (TSOL)

For more information on tour guides, click here!

NOW AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS - PRIVATE JAM ROOM EXPERIENCE!

Step inside the Jam Room for an exclusive 30 minute private guided experience featuring a curated deep dive into an incredible collection of legendary punk, rock, and touring instruments.

Guests will get an interactive, up-close look at guitars, basses, amplifiers, speaker cabinets, and rare handmade pieces connected to iconic artists and bands including:

NOFX
Pennywise
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Goldfinger
Alkaline Trio
Dropkick Murphys
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes
Days N’ Daze
Lawrence Arms
The Queers
Pansy Division
and many more.

Featured pieces include:
• 2008 Gibson Les Paul
• Black Fender Jazz Bass
• Gibson Gothic Black Flying V
• Rickenbacker
• Fender ’76 Precision Bass
• White SG
• Warwick 5-String Bass
• Hagström Viking WH Electric Guitar

Plus legendary amps and cabinets including:
• Marshall JCM 900
• Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Stereo
• Fender Bassman 100
• Peavey 5150
• Ampeg Classic rigs
• Gallien-Krueger
• SVT 350

You’ll also experience unique handmade and touring pieces like washtub basses, custom-painted instruments, and road-worn gear with stories behind every scratch.

Up to 4 people
30 minute private experience
Saturday only.

A must for musicians, punk rock fans, collectors, and music lovers alike.

Book your private spot online now!

May is stacked at The Punk Rock Museum. We’re kicking off a summer residency of NOFX’s 40 Years of Fuckin’ Updocumentary with bi-weekly Friday night screenings starting May 1st—complete with special appearances, guided tours, and Q&As from Karina Denike and Smelly. Later in the month, Todd Morse and Cone McCaslin bring their long-running project Operation MD into the building for a one-day event of music, stories, and a listening party celebrating their cult-favorite release. On top of that, Three Star Punk Bar keeps the weekends loud with free live shows every Saturday, and we’re gearing up for the opening of Tiki Punk 2 in June—an art show exploring the shared rebellious spirit of punk and tiki culture. Safe to say, there’s no slow nights around here.

May 1st – 3rd: Karina Denike (NOFX / Dance Hall Crashers)

May 8th: Rick Thorne (Good Guys In Black / X Games)

May 9th – 10th: Todd Swalla (Necros / Misfits)

May 15th – 17th: Jonny 2 Bags (Social Distortion)

May 21st 3:30 - May 22nd-23rd 12:30 and 4:00 - Smelly (NOFX )

May 25th - Billy Graziadei (Biohazard)

May 24th: Todd Morse (The Offspring) & Cone McCaslin (Sum 41)

May 29th - 31st: Jesse Wagner (The Aggrolites)

For more information on tour guides, click here!