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Insurance woes close Fruit Jar Museum


The World's Largest Fruit Jar Museum, located in Muncie, Indiana, has closed after a failed attempt to maintain insurance coverage. After 14 years of operation, owner and collector Philip Robinson shut down on August 5, 2002. The museum had also temporarily closed in 2001 due to a zoning problem, but this time it is likely permanent. Robinson is negotiating with the city of Muncie to sell his 4,000+ piece collection. Muncie officials are having the collection appraised, and determining how vital the Fruit Jar Museum is to the well-being of area tourism. [thanks to Anastasia Goodpasture for the tip] [08/25/2002]
Philip Robinson Fruit Jar Museum:
Address: 1201 W. Cowing Drive, Muncie, IN [Show Map]
Directions: I-69 exit 41. Hwy 332/McGalliard Rd east 8.5 miles. Turn south onto Wheeling Drive for a half-mile, then right onto Cowing Drive. The museum (in a garage) is next to Phil's house is on the corner.
Hours: By appointment; call first. (Call to verify)
Phone: 765-282-9707
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