Original Pee-wee’s Bike Displayed at Alamo for 40th Anniversary

To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1985 cult classic "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," the original screen-used stunt bicycle from the film has been put on public display at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The red-and-white 1950s Schwinn DX Cruiser, central to the movie's plot where Pee-wee Herman searches for his stolen bike at the Alamo, was acquired earlier this summer and is currently exhibited at the Alamo's Ralston Family Collection Center. The bike will remain on display through the end of 2025 before becoming a permanent exhibit in the upcoming Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, scheduled to open in 2027. The film, which grossed $40 million at release and helped introduce a new generation to the Alamo, frequently prompts visitors to ask about the fictional basement featured in the story. The stunt bike, one of 14 made for the movie and the only one to appear on screen, is a beloved piece of film history that connects popular culture to the historic site. The Alamo Trust, Inc. and its historians highlight the enduring cultural impact of the film and its role in keeping the Alamo relevant in popular imagination.