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York, Nebraska: Marble Museum: World's Largest Collection

Lee Batterton's collection of over one million marbles, which he began in 1954 (Lee passed away in 2024). Said to be the largest on earth. Keep the kids busy by asking them to count them all.

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Marble Museum: Lee's Legendary Marbles

Lee Batterton's huge collection of antique German hand-made marbles and American machine-made marbles. He estimates he has over a million marbles in his collection. This is the largest antique marble collection you will ever see.

[Michael, 07/29/2013]

Lee has such confidence in his collection that he has "Marble Museum" written in big letters on the outside of his building.

Marble Museum: World's Largest Collection

Marble Museum

Address:
3120 S. Lincoln Ave., York, NE
Directions:
I-80 exit 353. Drive north around a half-mile. On the left (west) side; look for the sign, "Antique Mall and Flea Market."
Hours:
Daily 10-6 (Call to verify)
Phone:
402-362-3320
Admission:
Free, donations accepted.
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