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Visitor tip
Meet the owner and curator Mr. Allen (91 years old) who is often present and provides fascinating backstories about the collections and the building's history as a former tile shop. This personal interaction significantly enhances the experience according to multiple reviews.
Visitor tip
The lunch box collection is the crown jewel—one of the largest in existence with rare vintage boxes. Some duplicates are available for purchase at fair market prices, making this a must-see exhibit for collectors.
Visitor tip
Not recommended for young children under 6-8 years old. Many displays contain breakable items and fragile collectibles that are not secured for little hands, despite the venue being 'all ages.' Plan accordingly or arrange for older children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Collection of 8 Museums
- Highlights
- World-Famous Lunch Box Museum, Hatcher Family Cola Museums, Tom Huston Peanut Museum, Georgia Radio Museum, Car Museum
- Admission
- $12 general, $10 seniors/military, $8 students, free for children 6 & under
- Notable Recognition
- Compared to House on the Rock; recognized by the Smithsonian
What visitors say
Amazing, incredible, extraordinary, phenomenal, fantastic... All apply. A historical museum like no other! Mr. Woodall has created the next Wonder of the World. Just study my photos...there is so much to absorb in one visit. Something,…
Interesting off beat collection of memorable. Different rooms for different types of material. Everything from cars to Elvis. Unfortunately I don't recommend bringing small children as many displays are not safe for little hands. Lot's…
Large collection with one of the largest lunch box collection with many rare boxes. Nice collection of Royal Cola and Nehi bottles with fun back stories. Meet the owner and got the back stories of his collection.
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Did You Know?
- Columbus Collective Museums has been operating for over 36 years and is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution
- The museum is housed in a former tile shop building featuring original tiled walls and floors with interesting stone and marble samples, including a notable marble stairway
- The museum features one of the largest lunch box collections with many rare boxes, plus extensive vintage soda bottle collections including Royal Cola and Nehi bottles with documented backstories
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