WE DID IT!

The new hammer is up! Thanks to all our generous donors and hammer fans everywhere, the museum’s landmark 20-foot hammer is back on Main Street.

Explore the world’s first museum dedicated to preserving the history of the hammer. First opened to the public in 2002, the Hammer Museum portrays the complex history of the ordinary tool, making it a top destination for visitors to Haines. The museum’s six galleries feature over 2,500 hammers that provide a unique view of the past. From ancient times to the present day, the hammer tells the story of man’s progress and ingenuity.

Watch this great overview video from Seattle Refined

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New Book! The Improved Hammer

Hours & Rates

  • Open May through September, plus some additional holidays.
  • Open Sunday, November 9, for Bald Eagle Festival, 10am to 2pm. With the Hammer Guy himself, Dave Pahl, to show you around!
  • Off-season? Or a time we’re not open? Try calling or emailing us! We love showing off our museum and we will try to accommodate you.

Admission is $7 for adults. $1 off for Active Military, Veterans, and their spouses.
Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

 

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— Peter & Tricia, Victoria, Australia

We came all the way from Australia just to see these hammers.  This is our 3rd visit.  We plan to come back.

— Michelle Glass, 2004, Haines Tourism Director

Since its inception two years ago, the Hammer Museum has been one of the most popular attractions in Haines.  It is not only a unique glimpse into the world of a collector, it also serves as a chronology of life and livelihood that would otherwise be lost....An authentic experience for visitors and a source of pride for locals.
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