American Giants Museum
The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, IL, tells the story of the Muffler Man advertising giants; International Fiberglass of Venice, California, made most of them in the 1960s. The museum sits at the corner of Arch and Vine Streets, on Route 66's 1926 alignment through downtown Atlanta, and giants such as Snerd and a Texaco Big Friend stand on its grounds. Admission is free, and the museum opens from April through October.
What is American Giants Museum?
The museum is devoted to the Muffler Men, the giant fiberglass figures made to advertise businesses. Giants on its grounds include one called Snerd and a Texaco "Big Friend". The museum stands at the corner of Arch and Vine Streets, on Route 66's 1926 alignment through downtown Atlanta.
The museum's giants are not the only ones in town: other giant figures stand elsewhere in Atlanta.
History of American Giants Museum
International Fiberglass, a company in Venice, California, built most Muffler Men, and most of its giants date from the 1960s. The American Giants Museum, which tells their story, held its grand opening on Memorial Day weekend 2024.
Visiting American Giants Museum: tips
The museum is on the old road through downtown Atlanta, so there is no detour. It is seasonal, open from April through October, and admission is free. Check its website for the current days before a visit, and look out for the other giants around town.
Practical info
- Address
- 100 Arch St (corner of Arch & Vine), Atlanta, IL 61723
- Phone
- +1 217-650-7117
- Website
- americangiantsmuseum.com
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 10–4
- On site & nearby
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Questions about American Giants Museum
Is the American Giants Museum free?
Yes. Admission to the giants museum in Atlanta, Illinois, is free. It is a seasonal museum that opens from April through October, so plan a visit in those months, and check its website for the current days before you go.
Where is the American Giants Museum?
It is in downtown Atlanta, Illinois, at the corner of Arch and Vine Streets, on Route 66's 1926 alignment through the town. Giants such as Snerd and a Texaco Big Friend stand on its grounds, and the museum held its grand opening on Memorial Day weekend 2024.
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