This Legendary '80s Movie Prop Is Finally Headed Home — Decades Later David ArtaviaJuly 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM Brian D. McLaughlin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images This Legendary '80s Movie Prop Is Finally Headed Home — Decades Later originally appeared on Parade.
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This Legendary '80s Movie Prop Is Finally Headed Home — Decades Later originally appeared on Parade.
Nearly 40 years after Pee-wee Herman first pedaled into pop culture history in Pee-wee's Big Adventure, the film's iconic bright red, tricked-out Schwinn bicycle has found its forever home.
The Alamo has acquired one of the original screen-used stunt bikes from the 1985 cult classic and will permanently display it inside its forthcoming Visitor Center and Museum in San Antonio, Texas.
The announcement, made on CBS Mornings and confirmed by the Alamo Trust, Inc., marks the beginning of a multi-year celebration tied to the film's 40th anniversary.
The bike will be shown to the public later this year for a limited time inside the Ralston Family Collection Center before taking its place in the museum's permanent pop culture wing in fall 2027.
"We are thrilled to add this beloved piece of film history to our collection," said Dr. Kate Rogers, executive director of the Alamo Trust, Inc., in a statement to CBS affiliate KENS 5. "The Alamo holds a special place in the hearts of people everywhere, and Pee-wee's Big Adventure helped to introduce a new generation to the historic site. This artifact perfectly illustrates how the Alamo lives on in pop culture."
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The announcement comes just a year after the death of Paul Reubens, who portrayed Pee-wee Herman. Reubens died in 2023 at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer.
In Pee-wee's Big Adventure, the theft of the red bike launches the childlike Pee-wee on a cross-country journey that later involves a trip to the Alamo — where he's misled by a fortune teller to believe the bike is hidden in the basement (except the Alamo doesn't have a basement).
"This is not a sword or a gun or a precious document," said Kolby Lanham, Alamo Senior Researcher and Historian, in an interview with CBS. "We're talking about a Schwinn."
Still, Lanham called it a "pretty amazing artifact," noting its unique ability to "trick people into learning about the men who sacrificed themselves for Texas independence."
The bike, one of several used during filming, was purchased at auction earlier this year for $125,000. It arrives fully restored, complete with a replica "Property of Pee-wee Herman" tag. Whether it's the very bike that launched those legendary wheelies remains unknown, but fans likely won't care.
On Instagram, the Alamo had a little fun with the bike's new residence:
"Don't worry," it said alongside a photo of the bike. "The bike will be stored for safekeeping. Maybe in the basement! 😉"
This Legendary '80s Movie Prop Is Finally Headed Home — Decades Later first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025
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