Everything has a history, no matter how niche, quirky, or mundane the subject matter may seem.
That means almost everything has a museum to preserve its history.
There is plenty of evidence on America’s high streets and byways, including the Heartland Museum, which is dedicated to superhero worship.
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“Comic book history goes back 80 years, and here we have 80 years of comic book history, along with decades of movie memorabilia,” said John Osborn of the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Indiana. It’s packed,” he said.
Here are five of America’s quirkiest museums that preserve everything from the past.
1. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, Elkhart, Indiana
A mecca for Marvel comics, great pop culture, and Hollywood blockbusters, this mecca is highlighted by memorabilia from some of the most popular movies and shows in the superhero genre.
Chris Evans plays Captain America in the Marvel movie “The Avengers.” (Pictorial Press Ltd/Alamy Stock Photo)
This includes the shield carried by Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger.”; The custom-built chopper that Nicolas Cage rode as Johnny Blaze in “Ghost Rider.” and the “Batman” suit worn during a promotional appearance by Adam West, star of DC Comics’ 1960s TV series about the caped crusader.
The Superhero Museum (hallofheroesmuseum.com) includes a children’s arcade with free admission and approximately 75,000 comic books.
Collection treasures include 1942’s “Wonder Woman” No. 1;
2. National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin
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The National Mustard Museum (mustardmuseum.com) features “an ever-growing exhibit of mustard and memorabilia, including more than 6,000 jars, jars and cans from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.”
At the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin, you’ll find information, domestic and imported Dijon, and historical items from yesteryear. (Alamy)
The Mustard Abbey in Middleton also hosts the Worldwide Mustard Competition and the National Mustard Day Festival. (This year’s National Mustard Day is Saturday, August 3, 2024. On that day, “we’ll dye our town yellow,” the museum says on its website.)
Also, admission to the museum is always “completely free”.
3. New York City Barber Museum, New York, NY
This record of eccentric hair culture offers an extensive exhibition of the art and craft of barbering on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
It’s also a working barbershop where guests can experience the classic tricks of the truss trade in real time.
Vintage barber shop and pole in New York City. Date unknown. (Getty Images)
“The history of barbering is very rich and forgotten,” said founder Arthur Rubinoff, a fourth-generation master barber, on the museum’s website.
“My goal was to honor and educate all barbers and our history. Barbering is a true art with a fascinating tradition.”
4. Idaho Potato Museum (Blackfoot, Idaho)
America’s passion for potatoes is understandably reflected in Idaho, the nation’s largest spud producing state.
Entrance to the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC image)
Located in an early 20th century train station, this palace of tuber trivia is deeply rooted in the lore and charm of America’s most widely grown vegetable.
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The Idaho Potato Museum also serves as a delicious diversion while exploring Idaho’s natural beauty, including nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument.
The centerpiece of this museum is the world’s largest potato chip. Manufactured by Pringles in 1990, it measures 23 inches long and 14.5 inches wide.
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There is a little-known legend. Anyone who eats the world’s largest potato chip always wants another one.
5. Spam Museum (Austin, MN)
‘Sample’ tells the story of how the world’s most beloved canned meats have been produced in this city since 1937.
Spam fans are lining up to tour the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota. (Joey McClister/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
“Exhibition topics include how Spam packaging has changed over the years, Spam’s role in winning World War II, and the colorful ‘World’s There will be a wide range of exhibits, including “Spam Inside.” Visit his ExploreMinnesota.com, published by the state’s official tourism office.
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Friendly “Spa Bassadors” guide you through the museum, which features interactive exhibits especially for children.
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