Richardson's Harley-Davidson Museum

Richardson's Harley-Davidson is Tasmania's Harley dealership, and tucked inside its Prospect showroom is something most dealers only dream of: a genuine museum of the marque, built up by the Richardson family and arranged decade by decade through motorcycling history.

The rarities are the real thing. A 1900s A6 pedal bicycle carries the marking "A.G. FLANNERY-HARLEY-GALLION", an artefact from the era when the Harley name was first being stamped on two wheels. A 1940 ex-Army Indian Scout sits in a replica period garage, two J-model Harleys represent the marque's early decades, and the collection keeps growing as the family adds machines.

Entry is a gold coin donation, with every coin going to the Tasmanian Devil Fund. Browse during dealership hours, enjoy the new metal on the floor on your way through, and pair it with the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania across town for a full Launceston motoring morning.

A museum corner woven through a working dealership: short, dense and free-spirited, with staff who know the collection's stories.

Look out for:

• The A6 Flannery-Harley-Gallion pedal bicycle, a 1900s rarity from the dawn of the Harley story and the collection's crown jewel.

• The 1940 ex-Army Indian Scout, staged in a replica wartime garage scene.

• The two J-model Harley-Davidsons from the marque's early decades.

• The decade-by-decade walk through motorcycling history, with memorabilia between the machines.

• The dealership itself: current Harleys, gear and a proper Tasmanian riding community around you.

A short stop, 20 to 40 minutes, and worth every one for anyone on two wheels. Drop your gold coin in for the devils on the way through.

• Entry: gold coin donation, with all proceeds to the Tasmanian Devil Fund.

• Hours are dealership hours: Monday to Friday 9 to 5:30, Saturday 9 to 3, closed Sundays.

• It is a working dealership, so be respectful of staff and customers, especially on busy Saturdays.

• Getting there: Westbury Rd at Prospect, an easy drive from central Launceston with on-site parking.

• Pair with the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania across town.

• Riders passing through on a Tassie lap: the workshop and gear floor are right there.

Last updated: 2 September 2026