Nutcracker Museum

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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.

 

 

MUSEUM HOURS
11AM-5PM
We suggest visitors arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.


STORE HOURS
11AM-5PM


 MUSEUM ADMISSION
Adults - $5.00
Seniors - $3.50   65+
Youth - $2.00  6-16yrs
Children - FREE
Active Military - FREE
 





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Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum. Service animals are always welcome.

 

Contact Us

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.

NUTCRACKER LADY GIFT SHOP

Nutcracker Museum Mission Statement:

"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".

Museum Admission:

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)