World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum
World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum
World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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One man's epic collection of small electric appliances, available for viewing at no charge during business hours. 7,000+ small electric appliances, including percolator coffee pots, waffle irons, hot plates, blenders, mixers, razors, hair dryers, popcorn poppers, and fans well organized and on display in this museum.
Duration: < 1 hour
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iwanttoseeamerica
Saint Louis, MO411 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
OMG this place is amazing. I could really care less about antique small appliances and this museum blew. my. mind.
There are so many unusual, unique and pristine appliances, including and electric lunch box, super cool fans, a stand mixer with triple beaters, electrocuted hot dog server, porcelain toasters ornately painted like fine china, peculators, razors, hair dryers and much more. Some items we were not even sure what they are. I have included one item in my photos, if you know what it is please let me know- I'm dying to find out its use.
I think she said there were over 7000 pieces, but everything is superbly organized and grouped by collections. This was the collection of one man ! and he so lovingly saved a couple of cases for his wife's collection of knick knacks and odds and ends.
This is a self guided museum.
We spent about an hour which was enough time for us, but you could easily spend 2-3 hours with no problem.
I'm telling ya this is one of the coolest and interesting places I've seen in a long time.
We took a short detour from rt 66 and its only about 2-3 miles from 44.
It is connected to JR boot store, enter the store and ask at the register to see the museum. No fee, but we left a donation.
The boot store is pretty cool if you like western wear and boots and they were very friendly.
There are so many unusual, unique and pristine appliances, including and electric lunch box, super cool fans, a stand mixer with triple beaters, electrocuted hot dog server, porcelain toasters ornately painted like fine china, peculators, razors, hair dryers and much more. Some items we were not even sure what they are. I have included one item in my photos, if you know what it is please let me know- I'm dying to find out its use.
I think she said there were over 7000 pieces, but everything is superbly organized and grouped by collections. This was the collection of one man ! and he so lovingly saved a couple of cases for his wife's collection of knick knacks and odds and ends.
This is a self guided museum.
We spent about an hour which was enough time for us, but you could easily spend 2-3 hours with no problem.
I'm telling ya this is one of the coolest and interesting places I've seen in a long time.
We took a short detour from rt 66 and its only about 2-3 miles from 44.
It is connected to JR boot store, enter the store and ask at the register to see the museum. No fee, but we left a donation.
The boot store is pretty cool if you like western wear and boots and they were very friendly.
Written October 22, 2016
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Susan D
Prague, Czech Republic228 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
On our way to George Washington Carver's Museum, we stopped at JR's Western Store to see the appliance museum which is located inside the western store. The western store is quite large and carries a nice array of western clothes, boots, etc. The museum is not part of the store, but is located inside the store. Admission is free. The museum was larger than I expected and was a lot of fun to see. The older you are, the more you will appreciate the old appliances. There are about a million old toasters which are actually works of art--unlike the plastic things today. The museum also has old mixers, hair dryers, curling irons, coffee pots--really anything with a plug that was used in a home. I commented that I would bet money that most of the old appliances still work, too! If you find yourself in the southwest corner of Missouri, stop at JR's Western store and see the museum. (There are no restrooms available, but there is a gas station next door.) Then, head down the highway another 7 miles to see George Washington Carver's museum and home.
Written May 16, 2019
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John P
Carthage, MO7 contributions
Dec 2016
Amazing collection of small electric appliances in this obscure location. Reminded me of a trip to the Chicago World's Fair Modern Living display from the 1930's that is now nostalgic history. See other review for a list of the kinds of items. Neat and WELL organized. Worth the trip!
Written December 26, 2016
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zubair a
5 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
I like it very much it is nice experience for me and for my whole family My family like it too My children like it too they become happy
Written October 18, 2024
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Odyssey296356
Springfield, MO2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We so enjoyed meeting Richard and Janice!! Richard gave us a private tour of his amazing small appliance museum!! What a priceless and extensive collection he has!! A must see!!
Written January 26, 2020
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Rcf406
Saint Louis, MO15 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Nice little hidden gem, tucked away in the back of the store. Was amazed at the almost mind numbing variety of toasters. Well worth seeing just to say you have been there.
Written February 27, 2019
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Cathie H
39 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This little museum is free to visit and houses a menagerie of appliances. Toasters to blow dryers from days gone by.
Written October 6, 2018
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Rita M
Lee's Summit, MO109 contributions
May 2018
I am in the bank travel business. I take senior citizens on bus tours. On May 16th I took a group to southwest Missouri to visit the George Washington Carver National Monument. In doing my research for this trip I found the World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum. A very unique museum! It is in back of a Western Wear store and was much bigger than I expected. It brought back lots of memories for my group. The museum contained so many unique appliances. The museum tales donations. If you are in this area I would highly recommend this museum. It is really different and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend for senior citizen tour bus groups.
Written July 4, 2018
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dinkydog99
Indiana107 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
I was greeted warmly by the staff at JR's Western Store where the museum is located. I was taken back to the museum and allowed to browse as long as I wanted on my own. It was fun to go down memory lane. I remembered some of the items but not many. Items are nicely presented. It's worth a stop.
Written October 29, 2017
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You access the museum inside the JR Westernwear Store. If they are open, the Museum is open. Regular Store hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. Sunday: 12:00 to 6:00pm
Written June 28, 2017
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