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The Nutcracker Lady presents
"PICK OF THE WEEK"
ABOUT THE LEAVENWORTH NUTCRACKER
MUSEUM
There is no other
tool or collectible that comes
in as many designs and materials
as the nutcracker and you will
see no greater variety in the
world than that shown in the
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in
Washington’s Bavarian Village.
From the nutting stones
of the Archaic period to modern
day acrylics---hand forged or
molded metals from iron to
silver and gold--various woods
individually carved
over the centuries or mass
produced--bone, horn, ivory, and
even porcelain.
The designs represent the
artistic styles of the many
periods or regional cultures or
just that of a very talented
individual—all created in the
quest to retrieve the delicious
morsel hidden inside the
nutshell.
The Leavenworth
Nutcracker Museum is the only
place in the world where you can
see over 9000 nutcrackers
crafted in over 50 countries
gathered together under one
roof.
People have come from
every state in the Union and
every Province in Canada to see
this fascinating collection.
Worldwide attention has
brought others from over 100
countries, making a total of
over 30,000 people who succumb
to its charms each year.
Everyone finds
something special, from the
toddler who laughs with glee
when Mickey Mouse comes into
view, to the most discerning
world traveler who discovers
antique specimens the quality of
those displayed in the most
prestigious museums of London,
Paris, and New York.
Visitors from India
discover a betel cutter display
larger than any in their own
country, and those who collect
the German wooden toy soldier
nutcrackers will be in
Nutcracker Heaven as they will
find nutcrackers on display from
over 50 makers, both current and
past. The mechanically talented
man will be fascinated with the
many patented instruments
designed to crack the pecan nut
which is native only to America,
and those interested in
archeology will study the
nutting stones.
Yes, there is
something of interest to
everyone in the Leavenworth
Nutcracker Museum.
Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum. Service animals are
always welcome.
735 Front Street
P.O. Box 2212
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4573
MUSEUM HOURS
11:00PM - 5:00PM Daily
We suggest visitors
arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
"To foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history and in the evolution of the nutcracker. No other tool or collectible has shown such a wide diversity of material and design as the implements used to crack the hard shell of a nut".
Adults - $5.00 (Ages 17 - 64yrs)
Seniors - $3.50
(Age 65yrs +)
Youth - $2.00 (Ages 6 - 16yrs)
Child - FREE (Ages 0 - 5yrs)
Active
Military - FREE (Spouse & Children Free with ID)