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Posted in Nebraska Attractions January 31, 2019 by Delana Lefevers

This Unique Museum And Store In Nebraska Will Take You Right Back To Your Childhood

Do you remember playing with marbles when you were a kid? If you’re above a certain age, shooting marbles was probably one of your favorite childhood activities. There’s a place in Nebraska that keeps the fun pastime alive and fills you with the sense of wonder you no doubt felt when rifling through your own marble collection so many years ago.

Lee's Legendary Marbles in York is the only museum in the region dedicated to this classic hobby. It's been in operation since 2001, and in that time has delighted countless visitors.

Inside, you'll find the largest collection of collectible marbles on the planet. They're everywhere - packed into display cases and poured into jars and buckets, adorning every corner of the main building.

Whether you're a marble enthusiast or just getting interested in these tiny works of art, you'll be thrilled by the huge variety of marbles here.

Many of the marbles in Lee's collection are antiques. Some date all the way back to the 1800s, and many are unlike anything you'll find anywhere else.

You can not only admire the itty-bitty masterpieces; you can also learn plenty about the history of marbles. Your questions will be answered with enthusiasm, as the whole goal of this unique place is to share the love of marbles.

If you're interested in starting or expanding your own collection, you'll be in absolute heaven here. There are marbles to match all budgets, whether you're looking for the valuable collectors' favorites or inexpensive marbles you can play with daily.

But there are lots of other great things to find at Lee's Legendary Marbles, too. There are several buildings housing collectible objects like coins, glassware, jewelry, and antiques of all kinds.

Set aside a whole afternoon to visit this delightfully unique place. There's a whole lot to see here, no matter what you're interested in.

Find Lee’s Legendary Marbles at 3120 South Lincoln Ave York, NE 68467, about a mile north of I-80 on Highway 81. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information.

Address: 3120 S Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467, USA

Delana Lefevers

As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.