American Museum of Fly Fishing facts for kids
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| Established | 1968 |
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| Location | 4104 Main Street Manchester, Vermont 05254 United States |
| Type | Special Interest Museum |
The American Museum of Fly Fishing is a special place in Manchester, Vermont, USA. It's a museum that keeps and shows off cool items about fly fishing. It helps us learn about the history of this fun sport!
About the Museum
The American Museum of Fly Fishing started in 1968. A group of people who loved fishing, called anglers, created it. They thought the history of fishing was a really important part of American culture. The museum was made to study, protect, and share amazing items from fishing history.
What You Can See
Today, this museum holds the world's largest collection of items related to fishing. There are thousands of pieces! The collections show how fly fishing has changed over time. You can see how it grew as a sport, an art, a craft, and an industry. Some items date back to the 1500s!
The museum has many different things. You can find fishing rods, reels, and flies. There's also tackle, art, photos, old writings, and books. The museum even has the oldest known fishing flies in the world.
Museum Recognition
The museum has been recognized by the American Alliance of Museums since 1993. This means it meets high standards for museums. It's one of only a few museums in Vermont with this special honor.
See also
- Bibliography of fly fishing
- Fly fishing
- Fly tying
