AMERICAN TOBY JUG MUSEUM

EVANSTON, IL

The American Toby Jug Museum is a unique museum located in Evanston, Illinois that showcases the largest collection of Toby Jugs in the world. The museum was established in 2005 and is home to over 8,000 Toby Jugs from different eras and countries, including England, Germany, Japan, and the United States.

Toby Jugs are ceramic or porcelain figurines that originated in England during the 18th century. They are shaped like a popular character from English folklore, Toby Fillpot, who was known for his love of ale. Today, Toby Jugs are highly collectible and come in different variations, including characters from literature, politics, and pop culture.

The American Toby Jug Museum is spread across two floors and features exhibits of Toby Jugs arranged in different themes, such as sports, music, and historical figures. The museum also has a gift shop, where visitors can purchase Toby Jugs and other souvenirs.

The museum is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, and admission is free. The American Toby Jug Museum is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in ceramics, history, or collecting, and is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Evanston, Illinois.

AMERICAN TOBY JUG MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EVANSTON IL. US MID #8401700457

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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AMERICAN TOBY JUG MUSEUM
910 CHICAGO AVENUE NO 105
EVANSTON
IL
60202

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