TINKERTOWN MUSEUM

SANDIA PARK, NM

Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park, New Mexico is a unique and fascinating roadside attraction. The museum is the life’s work of the late artist and collector Ross J. Ward. Ward, who passed away in 2002, spent over 30 years of his life creating the museum from recycled materials, including over 20,000 bottles.

The museum is comprised of an eclectic mix of Americana, including carnival characters, signs, and antique artifacts. Ward’s most notorious attraction is a 22-foot-long miniature western town, made with over 20,000 bottles and other recycled materials. The town is filled with over 100 hand-carved figures, depicting cowboys, indians, and other characters. The museum also features a miniature circus, a miniature golf course, and a life-sized steam engine.

In addition to the unique attractions, Tinkertown Museum also houses a gift shop, a snack bar, and a petting zoo. Visitors can also explore the museum’s grounds, which include a covered wagon, a 12-foot-tall windmill, and a wishing well.

Tinkertown Museum is a unique and fascinating roadside attraction that is sure to captivate visitors of all ages. With its eclectic mix of Americana, miniature western town, and other attractions, Tinkertown Museum is a must-see destination in Sandia Park, New Mexico.

TINKERTOWN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SANDIA PARK NM. US MID #8403500009

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 5052815233
• website: http://www.tinkertown.com

TINKERTOWN MUSEUM
121 SANDIA CREST RD
SANDIA PARK
NM
87047

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