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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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Super Museum.

Super Museum

There is parking in the casino parking lot if you have a larger rig.

[Rick Sare, 05/02/2019]

Statue on Super Museum.

Superman Statue - Leaping

Superman stands in downtown Metropolis Illinois. The town has adopted him and has several Superman and comic related events every year. There is a Superman Museum and the Americana Museum in town. Great place to visit!

[Erik, 08/10/2011]

Leaping Superman Statue.

Super Museum

Look, up in the sky.......over the museum. [A superman statue leaping for the clouds.]

[Richard Stockman, 03/05/2011]

Superman statue.

Superman Statue

Stopped in on the way from Nashville to St Louis. Everything was still in fine shape and the town was nice. Very helpful staff at the gift store nearby.

[Damien, 07/20/2007]

Not sure we should trust the comments of someone in serial killer mask...

Save the Metropolis tower! Superman Water Tower slated for demoliton

The historic Superman water tower that stands near town hall in Metropolis is scheduled for demolition on January 6, 2003, unless someone can change the minds of city officials. Newer water supply technology has made the tower obsolete, the town can no longer afford the annual maintenance costs, and hope to make way for revitalization of downtown.

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[12/10/2002] Complete News Story

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
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