Metropolis, Illinois: Super Museum

The Super Museum, life's work of Jim Hambrick, displays over 70,000 items relating to the Superman saga, from his first appearance in comic books.

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DC forbids free Kryptonite!

In Superman's home town, the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce is no longer able to give out free samples of kryptonite. According to Becky Lambert, Executive Director of the CofC, "In an agreement with D.C....

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30 ft. Superman

We now have a 30 ft. Superman in Metropolis in place of the one you are showing to everyone, at a cost of $130,000. We also have a gambling casino at our beautiful riverfront called the Merv Griffin Landing. The citizens of Metropolis are very proud of our landmarks, along with it being a great community to raise your children and retire. We have an excellent school system and our unemployment is zero at this time and has been for several years. I think you need to take another look at what you have been making fun of and go on Oprah again and show the real Metropolis.

[The LaGores, 03/07/1997]

We have returned to Metropolis and properly documented the new statue. Are you listening, Oprah?

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Super Museum

Address:: 517 Market St., Metropolis, IL
Directions:: Downtown, just north of Superman Square, on the southwest corner of W. 6th and Market Sts.
Hours:: Daily 9-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 618-524-5518
Admission:: Adults $8.
RA Rates:: Major Fun