Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum, located in Haines, Alaska, is the first museum in the world dedicated to hammers. The museum was founded in 2002 and became a non-profit organization in 2004. It features over 1,400 hammers and related tools, ranging from ancient times through the colonial days to the industrial era. The museum has several galleries featuring hammers used for blacksmithing, early trades, industry, and specific materials such as metal, stone, and wood. The collection includes traditional hammers such as those used in mining, ranching, carpentry, the railroad industry, and auto-body repair. The museum is also family-friendly, with kids 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult