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Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
📍 461 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738🌐 thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
About Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
Displays from traditional to quirky. Quirky museum featuring salt & pepper shakers from various eras made from a range of materials. The museum houses over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world, making it one of the largest collections of this type. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Specialty Museum (Salt & Pepper Shakers)
- Collection Size
- Over 20,000 shaker sets from around the world
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- $3 adults (applied to purchases), kids 12 & under free
- Location
- Gatlinburg, TN - Winery Square
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum houses over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world, making it one of the largest collections of this type
- Features a huge pepper mill collection alongside the primary shaker displays
- Offers extremely affordable admission at $3.00 per adult with children 12 and under admitted free, and admission credit applies toward gift shop purchases
- Provides a virtual museum preview available online, allowing visitors to explore the collection before visiting in person
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to browse the gift shop at the end of your visit — your admission fee ($3 per adult) can be credited toward any purchase, making it a smart way to offset the cost if you find a souvenir you like
- This museum appeals to all ages, even very young children (as young as 5 years old). Bring kids who enjoy themed collections like animals, holidays, or collectibles — they'll stay engaged throughout the exhibits
- Check the museum's Facebook page before visiting to confirm hours, as unexpected closures can happen. You can also preview the collection online virtually before your trip to decide what to prioritize
- Exhibits are organized by category (animals, holidays, historical figures, etc.), making it easy to navigate and allowing you to focus on sections that interest you most — great for visitors with specific collecting interests
- Admission is very affordable at just $3 per adult with children 12 and under free, so plan a longer, unhurried visit to explore the 20,000+ shaker sets — you can easily spend 1-2 hours without breaking the budget
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