What happens when a roller coaster goes out of commission? It could enjoy a nice retirement at the National Roller Coaster Museum.

Check Out the National Roller Coaster Museum in Planview, Texas

We have some amazing museums across the state of Texas, but one that many may not know about is the National Roller Coaster Museum. Located just north of Lubbock, the museum features sixteen different roller coasters that used to given hundreds of riders a day the ultimate thrill.

The Old Texas Giant Resides Here

The one ride that many Texans might recognize is a cart from the old Texas Giant. The ride underwent some upgrades over a decade ago and one of the carts gets to be shown off here.

Popular Pieces: Matterhorn from Disneyland

One of the more popular exhibits is The Matterhorn cart from Disneyland. One of the most recognizable rides from Disneyland can be viewed right here in Texas.

Popular Pieces: Coney Island Cyclone

One of the oldest roller coasters in the country is the Coney Island Cyclone. A cart before one of the many upgrades now resides in Texas.

Can You Visit the National Roller Coaster Museum?

What's interesting is that this collection is closed to the public. They hold the occasional private event, but the National Roller Coaster Museum is not open for daily visits. They say with more funding they plan to open up one day. So right now, you will have to enjoy the coasters virtually on their website. If you're a coaster junkie, you probably didn't know these were sitting in Texas.