Our history

About Fiberglass Freaks' Batman Museum

The Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum, located at 525 East Market Street in Logansport, Indiana, will open to the public in October 31, 2024. Our museum was born of the imagination of owner Mark Racop.

The admission fee and any donations made to the museum are used to pay the expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of preserving the history located within its walls. The collections housed within have been donated or loaned by private individuals, who do not receive any financial compensation from the museum.

The museum building is 7,284 square feet. It houses two floors of mostly 1966 Batman sets, props, statues, and memorabilia, but all versions of Batman are represented and appreciated. On the main floor, our museum houses a replica of the Wayne Manor study, complete with the Batphone, Shakespeare bust, and a sliding bookcase. Next up is a theater, playing documentaries about Fiberglass Freaks, George Barris, and collecting Batman. A short Batclimb and you’re in the Rogue’s Gallery, with statues of Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, and Mad Hatter.

Downstairs is where the bulk of the memorabilia is on display, along with rare artwork and print materials from the 1960s and beyond. Mark Racop’s Fiberglass Freaks, is the only company in the world that is licensed to sell and build 1966 Batmobile replicas. Giant photos on the wall depict some of his cars. Our museum is also home to a fun-filled area devoted to children. Fans of Lego Batman will enjoy the standees of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl.

The Batcave captures the imagination of people of all ages. Mark Racop’s first Batmobile, built when he was only seventeen, is housed inside the cave. Photo ops abound with batcomputers, statues of Batman and Robin, the nuclear reactor Atomic Pile, and the Batpoles. Last, but not least, is a Batgirl statue...standing next to the world’s first Batgirl Cycle replica, built by Ed Merrill. In addition, a 1955 Lincoln Futura replica sculpture is on display. Lurking behind the Futura is a King Tut statue. We know that good guys don’t lurk, so he must be up to some nefarious scheme!

Currently, our museum displays over 2,000 pieces. Our collection is quite diverse, with items ranging from the black and white Columbia serials through the latest movie to feature the Caped Crusader, THE FLASH. There are several items of pride and joy for owner Mark Racop, including a one sixth scale Batmobile by Jazz Inc., and a resin Shakespeare bust, but his heart will always return to his very first Batman collectible–the Corgi Batmobile that started it all.
If you are interested in Americana, we have the museum for you! Come spend an afternoon with us to see what makes Batman one of the most popular cultural icons in the world.