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Hammer Museum

108 Main St., Haines, AK
907-766-2374
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Ranked #4 of 7 attractions in Haines
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Museum owner Dave Pahl has built a collection of more than 1,000 hammers over a few decades of construction work.
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Juneau, Alaska
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

If anyone actually makes a hammer museum you should at least go there and say hello. Original. More

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Southeast Alaska
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

This is a very unique and interesting museum in the beautiful town of Haines. From the larger than life hammer in the yard of the museum to the unique samples of hammers from many, many years ago, this museum is greatly entertaining. Well worth the small entrance fee, men, women and children would enjoy this unique museum. More

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

We visited the Hammer Museum when our cruise ship was docked in Skagway. Haines is a short ferry ride from the cruise ship docks. The Hammer Museum is a quirky little place that doesn't take long to take in but will give you a lifetime of stories to tell. So even if you are not a carpenter or blacksmith you... More

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newark ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
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I am always looking for interesting and educational sites on our travels. What an experience here. Dave, the owner is awesome. We spent almost 1 1/2 hours here visiting and hearing about his hammers. If in Haines , you have to visit. Even if you're not planning to visit Haines, just make sure you do. A #1 on our interesting... More

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USA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2011
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I think you could learn the history of the modern world through studying the hammers in this little gem of a museum in Haines. Only 2 or 3 bucks to get in and you will see hammers there for tasks you never imagined, from ancient Native slave picks to the "cheese thief" that cheese makers use to sample their product.... More

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