Do you like to season your food with salt and pepper? You’re not alone. People around the world have been using salt and pepper shakers to improve their meals for over 500 years. You can find the world’s greatest collection of shakers at the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, TN. Located minutes away from our Gatlinburg cabin rentals, the Salt and Pepper Museum has over 20,000 pairs of shakers from different centuries and countries.
Not Just A Hobby Anymore
The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum features shakers from the 1500s, 1800s, 1920s, 1940s, 1960s all the way to the present. This impressive collection began as a hobby for Andrea and Rolf Ludden, the owners of the museum. As an archeologist, Andrea became fascinated with the history of salt and pepper shakers around the world. After collecting and categorizing thousands of shakers, Andrea’s husband Rolf insisted that she do something with the boxes of shakers that were overtaking their home. In 2001, the Luddens moved from Central Texas to Gatlinburg in order to start the first salt and pepper shaker museum on the planet.
Admission and Location
Admission to the museum only costs $3.00, which goes towards any salt and pepper shaker purchase in the gift shop. Children 12 years old and under get free admission! The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum is located in Gatlinburg, TN in Winery Square off of Highway 321.
After visiting this one of a kind museum, vacationers can retire to their beautiful Gatlinburg cabin rentals. Top Cabin Rentals offers one, two and three bedroom cabins with fully equipped kitchens, swimming pool access, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Our cabins feature stunning views of the mountains and rivers and are within walking distance of downtown Gatlinburg. Visit our Area Attractions page to learn about all the of the best things to do in the Smokies!
