SPAM Museum
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Experience Type: American icon, family fun, museum
The SPAM Museum celebrates one of America’s most iconic—and surprisingly global—foods. This free attraction blends humor, history, and interactive fun to tell the story of SPAM’s invention during the Great Depression, its wartime significance, and its role in cuisines and pop culture.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Try a “SPAMple” – Sample creative SPAM bites offered by friendly “SPAMbassadors,” who serve different varieties of the world’s most famous canned meat.
- Work the Can Central Line – Test your factory skills in this hands-on exhibit where you virtually pack SPAM cans at lightning-fast production speeds.
- Explore the World Market – Discover SPAM’s unexpected global reach, from Hawaiian musubi to Korean budae jjigae, through colorful cultural displays and recipes.
- Step into the WWII Exhibit – Learn how SPAM fueled Allied soldiers, feeding troops and shaping its legacy as a trusted global food source.
- Shop the SPAM Store – Bring home playful souvenirs, from logo tees and kitchen gadgets to every SPAM flavor imaginable. It’s perfect for fans and foodies alike.
Cool Find: Experiment with SPAM-inspired dishes at home. The Ultimate SPAM Cookbook Expanded Edition features more than 140 one-of-a-kind recipes—from breakfast skillets to musubi to pierogies—showing how versatile this iconic ingredient can be.
Photo Credit: Hormel Foods