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December 2023 by Carrie D.
I called the museum to ask for advice for restoring my Grandmother's nutcracker as the rabbit hair and beard were gone. The woman answered my question with -go to the craft store. I then asked for advice on how to remove the strip of hide that is on the head of my nutcracker without ruining the finish, and she rudely told me "There are 600 people in here and I don't have time to talk to you.", and then she hung up on me. I asked 2 questions total- the call literally lasted 1 minute according to my phone. I'm flabbergasted at this woman's unprofessionalism, especially someone in a specialty field. As a person that was willing to make a 3 hour trip to Leavenworth to have my nutcracker professionally restored if it were an option, I was not prepared to be treated like a pest, especially by someone who I assume shares a love of nutcrackers. Sad.
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December 2023 by Edward S.
Wow! I had no idea there were so many types and varieties of nutcrackers! This is definitely worth a visit and absolutely worth the fee.There are two floors of nutcrackers. They are organized a few different ways. There is a lot more history to the nutcrackers as well, not just on the evolution of nutcrackers, but how many of the nutcracker designs reflected history.Then for whatever other interests you have, from Disney to Harry Potter to holidays, there is likely a set of nutcrackers to reflect that.Plan to spend some time here, we were there for about an hour and could have spent more time.
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December 2023 by Lauren Tatty
Gets BUSY, so I suggest going earlier in the day! There are over 9000 nutcrackers on display! Definitely watch the video playing in a room right next to where you pay/enter the museum. It tells the history of the nutcracker and gives great information to know for when you look at the collection. Cute and a tad overwhelming, but glad we visited!
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December 2023 by Carolyn B.
So many nutcrackers! If you are a fan of them, then this is the place for you. You really could spend quite a long time here because there is lots to learn and read about above and beyond just looking at all the different nutcrackers.
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December 2023 by Diana G.
Such an interesting museum. They have thousands of nutcrackers. Even if you don't think you would be interested, I suggest going. It is only five dollars to go in. It can take about 30 minutes or more if you like nutcrackers. I liked learning the history behind the nutcrackers. They do have a video you can watch included in your entrance fee. You can go into the gift shop without going into the museum. It is located on the main strip in Leavenworth.
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November 2023 by Lindsey Petersen
For a mere $5 you van visit the nutcracker museum in Leavenworth. It's 9,000 nutcrackers on display as well info on the artists and history of the nutcracker. There are only 2 certified museums in the WORLD!! Here in Leavenworth and in Germany. There are many many private and personal collections, but they do not count for this prestigious acknowledgement. A few years back they gained their Guiness world record! I definitely recommend checking this out!
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November 2023 by Miguel Scott
I liked the museum UP UNTIL I saw the BLACK HISTORY display. This Display is so INSENSITIVE, DISTASTEFUL, and INSULTING. There is more to Black History than Slaves. A basketball player with a number 1 jersey, along with the black Santa is random and disrespectful. If they can’t find or receive any other representation then just don’t have it.
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November 2023 by James R.
Great depiction of the history of nutcrackers. The movie explains why there are German military and American military nutcrackers. If you are biased against history or nutcrackers, you don't want to go here.It is very offensive for people to want to erase history. This museum shows why there are so many types of nutcrackers. After WWII, Germany changed the nutcrackers for export. This museum has nutcrackers from over 44 countries. It even shows original nutcrackers and counterfeits. This is a great place to educate your family on the history of nutcrackers around the world.
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September 2023 by Leslie W.
For a small fee of only five dollars you get to look at literally thousands of nutcrackers. It's quite a collection! The lady who helped us at the front desk was lovely and they have a cute little gift shop if you want a nutcracker to take home.
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September 2023 by Kade Hawkins
My kids were a little skeptical going in but really enjoyed it. Ages 15 to 9 all enjoyed. Probably about 75 min to explore.
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August 2023 by Marina Fries
This is a one of kind experience, very unique and highly worth checking out if you own nutcrackers or have an interest in them. There is an incredible amount of nutcrackers here, there is two floors and a room where you could learn about the history of nutcrackers. There was a cute little gift shop at the entrance. Definitely worth checking it out!
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August 2023 by Jacqueline Van Der Eng
Geweldig museum, zoveel te zien, prachtig!
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August 2023 by Kai C.
Maybe you are like us and I suspect many people and you walk in and say 'do I really need a nutcracker museum?" Maybe you think nutcrackers are creepy (I do, my spouse does) and the museum will be stodgy and dusty. Ya'll pay the 5 bucks and get in there. It is more than a good value. It could be said this museum is as much about our love of nuts -- over the centuries and across the globe - as it is about nutcrackers. We learned so much. It really was a journey through time and multiple cultures - you will have no idea until you check it out - so check it out! It's better than the store. Just spend your money here. It was so fun to see the variety of nutcrackers and other implements for enjoying nuts. It's not just a European thing. (And btw after this you will understand why the burgher meister looks like he does in those old stop-motion animated Christmas shows.) I'm not 100% sure kids will enjoy it as much as adults - the walking space is tight and the displays are so packed you have to look closely and take your time. But there are some great moments and photo ops for kids such as when you see the giant mouse king from the famous Nutcracker ballet. Go if you can!
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July 2023 by Robert F.
We were trying to stay indoors as much as possible as it was a 98 degree day in Leavenworth.We love museums, especially different ones.. like not your normal museum.It was only a $5 entry fee for adults and there are over 7,000 nutcrackers on display on two floors. There's even an old bronze one from Roman times that could date back as far as 200 B.C.We spent an hour or so admiring this collection, but if you're really into nutcrackers you could spend a considerable amount of time as there is a lot to see.The women at the counter were super nice and helpful.We enjoyed our visit
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July 2023 by noypi sacramento
All I can say is that the Nutcracker museum is NUTS and AMAZING. If there is one must see museum in Leavenworth worth visiting, it is the Nutcracker museum. There is just so much stuff. Imagination's gone wild with all of the different kinds, types and designs of the nutcrackers. The museum is conveniently located at the heart of Leavenworth shops. You can breeze through it in 30 minutes but I recommend about an hour.