Sylva, North Carolina: American Museum of the House Cat
America's largest private collection of cat stuff. Small museum with a number of surprising oddities.
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Harold Sims shares his private collection of antique and ancient cat items. He is known as Catman in the area because he has a (no kill) cat shelter nearby that is a house just for cats. He loves leading visitors through his interesting variety of cat items. Very educational and fun.
[Kelly Jewell Timco, 05/07/2017]
I opened The American Museum of the House along US Highway 441 just south of Dillsboro. It is America's second cat museum. The museum is operated to benefit Catman2 Inc., a non-profit, cats only, no kill shelter, adoption center, and sanctuary.
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American Museum of the House Cat
- Address:
- 5063 US-441 S., Sylva, NC
- Directions:
- US-74 exit 81A in Sylva. Drive south five miles on US-23/441. The museum will be on the left.
- Hours:
- Apr-May Th-M 12-5; June-Dec Th-M 10-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 828-476-9376
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The museum displays the 30-year collection of cat items belonging to founder Harold Sims. America's only other cat museum -- focused more on show cats than house cats -- is in Ohio.