Leavenworth, Washington: Nutcracker Museum

The museum claims to have 6,000 different types of nutcrackers.

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum

Address:: 735 Front St., Leavenworth, WA
Directions:: On the south side of US 2; turn at Front St. Downtown, on the second floor of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum building.
Hours:: May-Dec. 1-5; Jan.-Apr. Sa-Sun only or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 509-548-4573
Admission:: $5

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Collection of nutcrackers.

Nutcracker Museum

The museum has a huge collection of nutcrackers, some dating back to the 1500s.

[Liisa Roberts, 08/20/2019]

Nutcracker Museum sign.

Nutcracker Museum

[Updated 2016-10-10]: The Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth, Washington, is a must see if you are in the area. At a mere $5.00, you can view over 6,000 nutcrackers, some dating back 6,000 years (for instance, two stones with an indent)! Pictures are permitted throughout the museum with the exception of a few of the antique nutcracker cases which are clearly marked. 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]