An EXCLUSIVE INSIDE LOOK at the latest…
It’s been a long journey, but the world’s only permanent museum dedicated to the 1966 Batman TV show is finally ready to open.
After a year’s delay due to construction and permitting issues, the Batman Museum in Logansport, Indiana, will welcome the public for the first time on, fittingly, Halloween.
The museum was originally set to open a year ago but operator Mark Racop, who also owns Fiberglass Freaks — the only licensed manufacturer of 1966 Batmobile replicas — had to deal with an unexpected raft of red tape. But the community rallied around the project, Racop raised more funding, and now it’s batteries to power, turbines to speed — roger, ready to move out.
Racop and company are putting the final touches on the museum, which is segmented into seven rooms on two floors, totaling 7,284 square feet. There are reconstructed sets, show memorabilia, a theater and plenty of merch. To get you geared up, here’s an EXCLUSIVE INSIDE LOOK at the latest, with info from Racop himself.
Dig these 13 PIX:
The museum will open Thursday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. Plus, our pal Jim Beard will be on hand to sign his fab trilogy of Batman ’66 season guides — Zlonk! Zok! Zowie! The Subterranean Blue Grotto Essays on Batman ’66 – Season One; Biff! Bam! Ee-Yow! The Subterranean Blue Grotto Essays on Batman ’66 – Season Two; and Oooff! Boff! Splatt! The Subterranean Blue Grotto Guide to Batman ’66 – Season Three.
(I have an essay in each, so I’ll be there in spirit!)
Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum is located at 525 East Market Street, Logansport, Indiana, 46947.
Tickets are $15.99 for adults, $8.99 for kids; seniors, military, and first responders get a $2.00 discount.
Hours are Tues-Thurs, 1-7 p.m.; Fri-Sat 1-8 p.m. (Closed Sundays and Mondays.)
For more information, contact mark.racop@fiberglassfreaks.com or 574-516-1950. Click here for Fiberglass Freaks’ website. The museum’s website is under construction but you can check it out here.
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— Your FIRST LOOK at America’s Only Permanent BATMAN ’66 MUSEUM. Click here.
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September 29, 2024
Looks amazing! Alright then, Logansport, Indiana goes on the bucket list.
September 29, 2024
Thanks for the shout-out! So happy to be able to be a part of the grand opening!
September 29, 2024
Give my regards to Logansport!
September 29, 2024
Looks fantastic. Can’t wait for opening day.
September 30, 2024
Already planning a trip! Can’t wait!!!
October 3, 2024
Seriously thinking about making the 4 hour drive this Halloween.