Leavenworth, Washington - Nutcracker Museum

Address:
735 Front St., Leavenworth, WA [Show Map]
Directions:
On the south side of US 2; turn at Front St. Downtown, on the second floor of the Nusskanacker Haus building. (Can you tell that Leavenworth is a German-themed town? )
Hours:
May-Oct. daily 2-5; Nov.-April Sa-Su 2-5. (Call to verify)
Phone:
509-548-4573
Add to My Sights | Show My Sights

Visitor Tips and News About Nutcracker Museum

Following are Nutcracker Museum reports and tips that were sent in by RoadsideAmerica.com visitors like you, as well as news stories about the attraction. Submit your own tip or update. Some tips may not be verified -- please contact attraction for current hours and admission prices.

Nutcracker Museum sign. Leavenworth, Washington - Nutcracker Museum

The Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth, Washington, is a must see if you are in the area. At a mere $2.50, you can view 5,000 nutcrackers, some dating back 6,000 years (for instance, two stones with an indent)! Unfortunately, pictures are not allowed, except with the larger nutcrackers (copyright reasons -- they are coming out with a book at the end of the year!) And don't miss the video...if you laugh easily, avoid the part where they mention that nutcrackers used to be called "nut biters, because they bit the nuts."

There are many themed nutcracker exhibits from holidays (Veteran's Day and Hallowe'en) to films (The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol) to strange ones, including two Mormon-themed nutcrackers. Most are designed by firms in Europe, but the older ones found from medieval times are the most breathtaking. [Susan Barclay, 08/13/2004]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the US and Canada are our special obsession. Start here.
Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

Map and Plan Your Own Roadside Adventure

Try My Sights

Washington Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

Space Acorn, Kecksburg, PA [Dec 1-7, 2008]

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Take Our Poll

sightings. Arrives without warning. Leaves no burn marks. A free newsletter from RoadsideAmerica.com. Subscribe now!
RoadsideAmerica.com Hotel & Motel Finder

Special online rates for hotels & motels.

Book Online Now