This place tickles my mechinical funny spot. No place else in the county has a collection like this.
Amazing display of over 12,000 tools. The largest display of hand tools in the world. Be sure and see the special presentation on the third Saturday of the month. Check the website 4 monthly updates.
Not only can you see over 13,000 tools beautifully mounted on the walls, and identified and databased, but there are presentations on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except December). Their website gets over 50,000 hits a month! People write in asking for help identifying tools or sharing their finds. Many experts in diverse fields (mechanical, electronic, steel working, finances, etc.) are speakers and explain the tools of their trades. Oftentimes when a topic is related to cars, tractors, military vehicles, stationary engines, etc. the parking lot will be FILLED with examples where discussions continue. The museum was founded by Bud & Laila Bolt 11 years ago; they donated 6,000 of their tools to the city to get things off and running. One of Bud's goals was to be open 7 days a week and the museum has been doing that for some years now. Groups like the local DAR chapter and the Old Time Fiddlers use the facilities in the evenings... it's a nice building, with good heat and air conditioning. Please, bring your family and friends and check it out! Hit the website to see what might be coming up talk-wise to add to your experience. And... remember, that if you have old tools you'd like to share, come by and see if yours are already represented or if they'd be appreciated donations.
Not really into the tools myself but fascinating to see and appreciate one man's life long passion and the museum he built.
Lots of neat tools are worth about an hour of your life. For $3 it's tough to beat!
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