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Hammer Museum

Hammer Museum is a history museum in Haines, Alaska. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Hammer Museum?

The Hammer Museum, located in Haines, Alaska, United States, is the first museum in the world dedicated to hammers. The museum was founded in 2002 and became a non-profit organization in 2004. It features over 1,400 hammers and related tools, ranging from ancient times through the colonial days to the industrial era. It has 8,000 artifacts still in storage.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Hammer Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Haines
State
Alaska
Website
http://www.hammermuseum.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400200074
Coordinates
59.24675, -135.47365
What kind of museum is Hammer Museum?

Hammer Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Hammer Museum located?

Hammer Museum is located in Haines, Alaska at approximately 59.24675, -135.47365. See the map above.

Does Hammer Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.hammermuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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