Super Museum - Home of Superman
N 37° 09.150 W 088° 44.158
16S E 345843 N 4113200
The Superman Museum in Metropolis, IL is home to the coolest collection of Superman memorabilia in the world.
Waymark Code: WMBP2
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2006
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In January of 1972, Metropolis, Illinois was given permission by D.C. Comics to become the adopted "Home of Superman". Metropolis, Illinois the only Metropolis listed in the US Postal Service's zip code directory. In Superman's adopted home town, across the street from the 15-foot tall, 2-ton statue of the Man of Steel, sits the Super Museum. It contains over 20,000 items relating to the Superman legacy, including his first appearance in comic books and other post modern adaptations. The Super Museum is the life's work of Jim Hambrick, who also owns the Superman souvenir and collectibles store you pass through to reach the museum entrance. The museum has everything that you can imagine and a few things that you may never think of. The museum even contains a costume that George Reeves wore when filming "The Adventures of Superman" in black and white. Even though the museum does not contain all of Jim's collection, if you are a Superman fan, you will want to see this museum at least once. The museum charges a $3 entry fee with children under 5 being free. In addition, every year the town celebrates their adopted hometown hero with a Superman Celebration. The multi-day event includes carnival rides, Superman celebrity guests, street vendors, Superman games, music and entertainment!
Days and Hours of Operation:
7 days a week
9am - 6pm
Address:
517 Market St.
Metropolis, IL USA
62960
Related Website: [Web Link]
Price of Admission: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
What is in the collection:
Museum contains the largest collection of Superman memorabilia and Superman related items anywhere.
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