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Hammer Museum

160 Reviews

#5 of 20 things to do in Haines

Museums, Specialty Museums

108 Main St., Haines, AK 99827

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“Great fun...unique museum!”

As folks who enjoy home projects, this place is a hoot! Who knew there were so many types of... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

rgylling

Palatine, Illinois

“Really unique”

We visited this museum as a lark, but once in it found it to be a fascinating place to visit. It... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

jer b

Bristol, Connecticut

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4.5 160 reviews

Excellent55%
Very good35%
Average8%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“interesting place”(4 reviews)

“quirky little place”(3 reviews)

“on display”(9 reviews)

About

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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108 Main St., Haines, AK 99827

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+1 907-766-2374

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rgylling

Palatine, Illinois

224

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great fun...unique museum!

As folks who enjoy home projects, this place is a hoot! Who knew there were so many types of hammers for every function. Very thorough and interesting. Well worth the 5$ admission! Quirky and fun!

Thank rgylling

jer b

Bristol, Connecticut

1276327

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Really unique

We visited this museum as a lark, but once in it found it to be a fascinating place to visit. It contains over a thousand hammers of different materials, origins, and age. You can purchase a package that takes you here and to the American...More

Thank jer b

Aservies

Fort Myers, Florida

12960

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Unique museum

Very unique and interesting. Every hammer you could ever want to know about. Get the admission for the 3 museums/attractions in Haines, it saves you some money. Walking distance from the cruise ship and there is also a free shuttle.

Thank Aservies

Dee Z

Independence, Kentucky

154

Reviewed September 8, 2018

Really Enjoyed Incredible amount of history Preserved by them.

Buy the 3 Pass (Eagle Foundation, Hammer and Sheldon Museum. Will save you some money and We enjoyed all 3. History preserved and well displayed very interesting.

Thank Dee Z

bluedog1400

Crestview, Florida

22867

Reviewed September 8, 2018 via mobile

Who knew ....

Who knew there were that many hammers and uses! I was pessimistic about going but loved it. Interesting!

1 Thank bluedog1400

KeenPhotographer-11

Brisbane, Australia

551301

Reviewed August 31, 2018

Well worth the $5 entance fee

Quirky, entertaining, informative and well worth the $5 entrance fee. The manager on the day we visited was very friendly too. Even on a sunny day a must do in Haines.

Thank KeenPhotographer-11

fiddlestogo

sparks nv

32494

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Rainy day activity

Small museums are perfect for a rainy day. This is easy to spot. Just look for the large hammer out front. Thousands are on display and thousands more in storage. This was really pretty neat and quite interesting. You can buy a ticket for 3...More

1 Thank fiddlestogo

Jason F

Laguna Beach, ca

Reviewed August 20, 2018

It's hammer time.

Um. It's a museum full of hammers. There's no movie theater in Haines, so... Oddly, the hammers are screwed (not nailed) to the walls.

1 Thank Jason F

Deborah C

Rotonda West, Florida

40688

Reviewed August 16, 2018 via mobile

Who knew

Got off our cruise ship and came here. Amazing place !! I had no idea there are so many different types of hammers and from all over the world. There is a great deal to see all 3 museums for $20. Well worth it. Great...More

1 Thank Deborah C

Brian S

Reviewed August 9, 2018 via mobile

Fun and Quirky

Had more fun than I expected at this little museum for the hammer. I liked the huge array of antique and special purpose hammers. Anyone that loves tools will appreciate the visit. Very friendly staff. $5 well spent. Probably a 30 minute visit would be...More

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