The James Dean Museum

The James Dean Museum The world’s largest collection of James Dean’s personal belongings.

We are listening to Jimmy play his conga with Jimmy’s cousin, Marcus Winslow Jr. Come join the fun!
05/11/2026

We are listening to Jimmy play his conga with Jimmy’s cousin, Marcus Winslow Jr. Come join the fun!

Naomi and Jacob are visiting from Tipton, IN. Frontier Tree Service LLC
05/11/2026

Naomi and Jacob are visiting from Tipton, IN. Frontier Tree Service LLC

“I came to Hollywood to act, not to charm society.” -James Dean
05/11/2026

“I came to Hollywood to act, not to charm society.” -James Dean

The Landmark Society of Western New York is enjoying their visit today.
05/10/2026

The Landmark Society of Western New York is enjoying their visit today.

Brock and Tasha are visiting from Brownsburg, IN. They loved seeing Jimmy’s 1955 Triumph TR5 Trophy 500cc motorcycle on ...
05/10/2026

Brock and Tasha are visiting from Brownsburg, IN. They loved seeing Jimmy’s 1955 Triumph TR5 Trophy 500cc motorcycle on display.

Happy Mother’s Day. Jimmy was very close to his mother who is said to have been the only person capable of understanding...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day. Jimmy was very close to his mother who is said to have been the only person capable of understanding him. She recognized Jimmy’s immense talent and fostered his love for the arts. ❤️

Jim is visiting from Knoxville, TN. He was deeply moved to read a letter from Nicholas Ray to Jimmy’s aunt and uncle aft...
05/09/2026

Jim is visiting from Knoxville, TN. He was deeply moved to read a letter from Nicholas Ray to Jimmy’s aunt and uncle after Jimmy’s passing.

“I did not know how to reach him, how to catch up with him… The land of tears is so mysterious.” -an excerpt from Jimmy’...
05/09/2026

“I did not know how to reach him, how to catch up with him… The land of tears is so mysterious.” -an excerpt from Jimmy’s favorite book, “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Tami is visiting from Fort Wayne, IN. She was excited to find her mom’s Fairmount High School pic who graduated in 1955 ...
05/08/2026

Tami is visiting from Fort Wayne, IN. She was excited to find her mom’s Fairmount High School pic who graduated in 1955 and was the Valedictorian of her class.

Jimmy photographed by Roy Schatt on his street in NYC, 1954.
05/08/2026

Jimmy photographed by Roy Schatt on his street in NYC, 1954.

Address

104 N Main Street
Fairmount, IN
46928

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17659484555

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