Canobie Lake Park Corkscrew Donated To National Roller Coaster Museum

SALEM, NH — The Corkscrew, a staple at Salem's Canobie Lake Park until the ride was closed in 2021, has been donated to the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) in Plainview, Texas, the museum announced on social media Wednesday.

"Big News," the museum said. "We are humbled to receive a historic corkscrew inversion donation from Canobie Lake Park."

The NRCMA added: "It will take five truckloads to move this single inversion, but we're excited to make it a landmark for all who come to visit when we open to the public!"

The National Roller Coaster Museum is not yet open to the public, though it does sell branded merchandise. Online, the NRCMA said it is seeking donations to help it continue its "journey toward opening."

On its website, NRCMA said its mission is to "discover, preserve, interpret and share the historical heritage of the roller coaster for present and future generations."

Adding: "Our goal is to protect these artifacts and make them accessible to those who love roller coasters and amusement parks!"

Earlier this month, the NRCMA announced that it acquired classic artifacts from Montezooma's Revenge, which was donated by Knott's Berry Farm, located in Buena Park, California, and Cedar Fair Parks, which owns 13 parks in North America, including Knott's Berry Farm.

The NRCMA said that its archives also include rolling stock, plans, models, signage and other memorabilia from amusement parks.