Super Museum is chock full of Superman memorabilia from the comic books, television shows, and the movies. It's crammed with a dizzying amount of artifacts like costumes, props, statues, and photos. If I recall correctly, it's the collection of one person, which is astounding. As such, it's displayed in a willy-nilly manner and conservation isn't practiced. I cringed to see so many printed materials bleached out by the sun, but I'm sure the owner is doing the best he can with what he knows and can afford. Still, it's just amazing how many items are on exhibit. On the way out of the museum is a store filled with geeky goodness. We purchased some vintage comics and a T-shirt.
We got here at the tail end of the (apparently) Big superman celebration - which might have been interesting if we had seen the whole thing. The museum itself is basically a large collection.... LOTS of stuff, not much organization, but fascinating to see.
My husband is a fan of the show but suprisingly I found it an interesting place. You cannot imagine all the memorabilia they have there. The also had costumes and props from various movies/shows from its beginnings to even TV series. My only complaint was how cold the museum was where the artifacts were, but still better than the temperatures outside.
For a small admission fee you can see anything you could possibly imagine related to superman and lots of things you would have never imagined. From the early tv show, to all the movies, the latter tv shows, and even the comics there are thousands of things to see. It is a small museum but it packs a huge punch. Toss and posters and costumes and set pieces and figures. .. the list goes on and on. If you are in town to see the statue, take some extra time and see this great collection. .. also a gift shop attached so you can add to your own collection.
Simple $5 admission per person pretty standard. Small museum but lots and lots of superman related stuff from props, to costumes, toys, etc. Also has an awesome gift shop. We went on a super hot day and the museum has a window unit air conditioning so it was pretty hot inside. Will visit again.
Check out the Phone Booth in down town, take your picture with Superman in town square. Just a cute place.
I've been to the Super Museum twice, which is no small feat, given that each time it required a drive from Long Island, NY, where I live. The museum is a treasure trove of Superman and Superman-related memorabilia. Jim Hambrick, its curator, has done a masterful job.The place has an array of precious items from every aspect of Superman's "life", including rooms dedicated to the major incarnations of him, e.g., the beloved "Adventures of Superman" TV series with George Reeves; the movies; other TV shows; and even Supergirl.The museum also has a gift shop and is located in - where else? - Metropolis, Illinois. Metropolis, though not a big city like the one in the Superman mythos, is nonetheless quite interesting. It's along the picturesque Ohio River, has a floating gambling casino and, best of all - it honors Superman with a giant statue and other adornments throughout town.My son & I took the driving trip years ago (twice, as mentioned) and we hope to be back soon!The Super Museum and Metropolis are not only recommended for Superman fans - that's a "given" - but for people who love Americana...
It is really interesting to see a museum that has all the stuff I had in my room as a child, it is a great collection of stuff well worth going to see.
If it was made to promote Superman, it's probably in this museum. Housed in a old downtown store and reasonably priced it has hundreds & hundreds of Superman, Clark Kent, Supergirl memorabilia on display. They also have a great gift shop. Highly recommended if in the area.
We stopped in to check out the museum and we were not disappointed. They seem to have every kind of memorabilia that has ever had anything to do with superman. My husband is the ultimate superman fan and he really liked it.