Darwin Twine Ball Museum
About
Museum displaying items related to the World's Largest Ball of Twine made by one man. Also holds and displays items relating to the history of the Darwin, MN area.
Hours & Dates
The World's Largest Ball of Twine by one man is on display every day of the year. Museum hours are dependent on volunteer availability or by appointment. Please contact via phone, email, or Facebook (Darwin MN Twine Ball).Rates
The museum is free to all
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Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 63 reviews
Francis Johnson started rolling scrap twine from his family farm and nearby neighbors. Each piece is connected by a square knot. Roadside attraction while passing through the area. There is a small...
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K I,
July 11, 2019
Plenty of parking along the street. The Twine Ball is always on display in a glass enclosure out in front of the gift shop. You can see the ball pretty well although there is a good reflection off...
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wolverine331,
May 19, 2019
Believe it or not, this has been on my 'to do' list for many years, and my friend and I finally made it to Darwin, MN to take a look. The extremely large ball of twine is in a plexiglass hut, with...
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D1944QItracyb,
October 14, 2018
We stopped here on the way to my sister's wedding in Grove City, MN. It was definitely an added bonus to the weekend. The small museum and gift shop was also open. No one quite knows why Francis...
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justweems,
October 14, 2018
Great place for a break to stretch your legs during a road trip! It might not be a very flashy or glamourous attraction, but it is quite impressive and definitely worth seeing.
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Milroy204,
August 22, 2018
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