Museum of Things Found by Metal Detectors

Sweet Home, Oregon

A room of booty unearthed thanks to White's Metal Detectors, whose factory and offices are next door. The White family designed Geiger counters in the 1950s, but ever since they've specialized in metal detectors, and evidently are good at what they do. The museum displays some of their more interesting discoveries -- coins, bullets, cannonballs, etc. -- as well as vintage machines used by treasure hunters of yore.

Museum of Things Found by Metal Detectors

White's Electronics Museum

Address:: 1011 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sweet Home, OR
Directions:: White's Electronics Museum. From US Hwy 20, turn north onto Pleasant Valley Rd., across bridge, take first left -- White's is in this business park at the end. The museum is next to the White's Electronics office and demonstration room.
Hours:: Business hours - M-F 8-4:30. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 541-367-6121

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May 23, 2013