Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)
The Hammer Museum, located in Haines, Alaska, United States, is the first museum in the world dedicated to hammers. Add Eldred Rock Light, 20 mi away, to a visit. Weather is mildest over June to August, with 63–65°F highs.
A museum inside Haines
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 164" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Haines
Hammer Museum (Haines, AK) is inside Haines, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 63–65°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Haines (HNS) has airline service, about 3 miles from Hammer Museum (Haines, AK).
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Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)
The Hammer Museum, located in Haines, Alaska, United States, is the first museum in the world dedicated to hammers. The museum was founded in 2002 and became a non-profit organization in 2004. It features over 1,400 hammers and related tools, ranging from ancient times through the colonial days to the industrial era. It has 8,000 artifacts still in storage.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)
Lodging nearby is in Haines (18) and Skagway (11).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Hammer Museum (Haines, AK) | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines | in town | — | 18 6 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 1,757 | $283K | — |
| Skagway | 17 mi north | 25 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,174 | $427K | B |
| Lutak 77% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 24 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)
Every place here is under 67 miles away.
120 mi LighthouseEldred Rock Light
67 mi National PreserveGlacier Bay National Preserve740K visitors a year
216 mi National Historical ParkKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Eldred Rock Light: United States Coast Guard, Public domain · Glacier Bay National Preserve: Janquen at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Hammer Museum (Haines, AK) in questions
Is Hammer Museum (Haines, AK) in Haines?
Yes. It’s inside Haines, AK.
When is the best time to visit Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)?
June, July and August, with highs of 63–65°.
What is the closest airport to Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)?
Haines (HNS), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)?
Haines (in town, 18 places to stay) and Skagway (17 mi, 11 places to stay).
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