It's Bizarre To Think That Alaska Is Home To The World's Largest Collection Of Hammers, But It's True
By Megan McDonald|Published October 26, 2022
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you’ve always wondered where to go to see the world’s largest collection of hammers, we’ve got you covered; the Hammer Museum in Haines preserves the history of the hammer! With 2,000 hammers on display and 8,000 more in storage, there are more hammers here than you have probably ever dreamt of.
This museum is dedicated to preserving the fascinating history of this vital tool. Opened in 2002, it has been a hit with countless visitors to the Haines area.
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The museum boasts over 2,000 hammer artifacts on display at any given time.
An additional 8,000 are in storage, making up the world’s largest hammer collection. The museum details the history of this complex tool, including the many patents that the hammer has gone through during the previous hundreds of years.
Even visitors who weren’t really into hammers or in a trade that uses hammers have found themselves captivated by the sheer amount of tools surrounding them when they walk in. And the staff is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about their subject.
Kids under 12 have free admission if an adult accompanies them. And that might be a good idea because there are so many enticing things to grab and smash!
The museum is open seasonally each year from May through September.
They are open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. You can also visit during the off-months by making an appointment. Many researchers swing by to learn more about this fascinating tool.
So the next time you visit Haines, make the Hammer Museum one of your stops.
You will have an incredible time learning more about the history of this important tool. It’s hard not to enjoy a day poking around this fascinating museum.
Have you ever seen the world’s largest collection of hammers at the Hammer Museum? What did you think? Would you recommend visiting it? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’re looking for more interesting objects, make sure to check out Sitka, Alaska, home to the Sitka National Historic Park with Haida and Tlingit totem poles.
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