Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum Nutcracker Lady Gift Shop
Visit us on the web at: www.nutcrackerlady.com Open each day from 11 to 5 p.m. all year around. Special tours can be arranged.
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The Leavenworth Nutcracker museum shows over 7,000 nutcrackers dating back to Roman Times. It is amazing to see the diversity of materials and designs used to create a tool to open the hard shell of a nut.

Happy Mother's day from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's day from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.
Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as their positive contributions to their families and society.
The first, smaller, and non-official celebration was held on May 10, 1908
Mother's Day was officially established in the United States in 1914.

116 . This bear was carved in Switzerland in the late 19th century of conifer wood. Many nutcrackers were carved for s...
05/04/2026

116 . This bear was carved in Switzerland in the late 19th century of conifer wood. Many nutcrackers were carved for souvenirs in this time, and bears were a favorite topic.

115. The carver of this Sitting Santa is unknown, but it is believed that the he was inspired by sculptures of Franz Xav...
04/20/2026

115. The carver of this Sitting Santa is unknown, but it is believed that the he was inspired by sculptures of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. This is a large sturdy piece of 12 inches, with incredible carving detail.

114. Rhinoceros horn was used to make this screw nutcracker. This horn is made of keratin, a protein also found in hum...
04/13/2026

114. Rhinoceros horn was used to make this screw nutcracker. This horn is made of keratin, a protein also found in human hair and fingernails. It is solid, like a horse’s hoof or a turtle’s beak.

For all of you "swashbucklers" and bird lovers, we have the Christian Ulbricht Deutschland Pirate with Parrot in stock i...
04/04/2026

For all of you "swashbucklers" and bird lovers, we have the Christian Ulbricht Deutschland Pirate with Parrot in stock in our retail store, retail is $277.50. C'mon Matey!!!!!!!!!!!

It's always a good day at our museum but when you get a knock on the service door, it could be an exceptional one as tha...
04/04/2026

It's always a good day at our museum but when you get a knock on the service door, it could be an exceptional one as that is where our deliveries come in. Last week we had such a delivery with new additions from the Christian Ulbricht Deutschland family who are known for their innovative designs and superior craftmanship.

From left to right, here are the images and I've listed the names and retail prices so please come in and look at these amazing collectables firsthand.

Drummer Boy - $198.50, Goodnight - $241.50, Night Watchman - $379, Santa with Bell - $275 and Santa - $198.50.

Let me see some comments as to who are your favorites in this amazing introduction!

We have over 9,000 Nutcrackers in our museum for viewing. We also have some amazing pieces for sale in our gift shop inc...
04/01/2026

We have over 9,000 Nutcrackers in our museum for viewing. We also have some amazing pieces for sale in our gift shop including the "Clockmaker" which is pictured. It was crafted by the Ulbricht family and retails for $496.50.

113. This Woman with Baby is the oldest nutcracker in the museum that came from the Bavaria, crafted mid 18thC. in th...
03/30/2026

113. This Woman with Baby is the oldest nutcracker in the museum that came from the Bavaria, crafted mid 18thC. in the area of Berchtesgaden. The nut is cracked by lifting the baby to open the levers.

112. A griffin crest adorns the front lever of this handsome king. It was carved in England during the 18th century of b...
03/25/2026

112. A griffin crest adorns the front lever of this handsome king. It was carved in England during the 18th century of boxwood and is 8 inch in height. The body shape is typical of the era.

Address

735 Front Street
Leavenworth, WA
98826

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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(509) 548-4573

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