A new mini MOTÖRHEAD museum has officially opened in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent — the birthplace of legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister. The venue, named Old No. 6 and created by IFK Legacy CIC, opened its doors on May 1, 2026, on the bank holiday weekend.
Old No. 6 combines a bar and museum experience, serving official MOTÖRHEAD-branded beers alongside a specially crafted "Lemmy lemonade." The museum section features band memorabilia and artwork, welcoming fans from around the world.
The venue is closely tied to the broader Lemmy Project — an initiative aiming to transform the Grade II listed Queen's Theatre into Kilmister Halls, a planned 1,500-capacity music venue and cultural hub dedicated to honoring MOTÖRHEAD's legendary frontman.
Old No. 6 opened near the landmark Lemmy statue — a bronze sculpture by local artist Andy Edwards, made from Staffordshire clay, unveiled last year. During the statue's dedication ceremony, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell placed Lemmy's ashes within the sculpture, accompanied by a biker's cortege. The statue depicts Lemmy during the 1981 era, referencing the band's legendary Heavy Metal Holocaust performance at Port Vale Stadium on August 1 of that year.
Lemmy Kilmister, born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem on December 24, 1945, passed away on December 28, 2015, at age 70, just days after receiving a cancer diagnosis. His hometown continues to honor his memory as an enduring symbol of metal culture.