Wooden Spoons Museum facts for kids

The Wooden Spoons Museum (also known as Muzeul Lingurilor de Lemn in Romanian) is a special place in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Romania. It is located in Suceava County. This unique museum is found inside the house where a history professor named Ion Țugui once lived. Today, his family, the Mateescu family, takes care of the museum.

The museum is famous for its amazing collection of wooden spoons. Professor Țugui carefully studied and organized these spoons. Many of them come from different parts of Romania, especially the Bukovina region. But you can also find spoons from all over the world!

Exploring the Spoon Collection

Inside the museum, you will see many wooden spoons displayed. About ten spoons are placed on each special stand. Each spoon has a label that tells you its age and where it came from. If known, it also tells you who its original owner was.

Spoons from Around the World

The museum has spoons from many different countries. You can find spoons from places like Japan, Madagascar, Pakistan, Tanzania, and the United States. Many of these international spoons were given as gifts by tourists. Others were traded by Professor Țugui for Romanian spoons.

More Than Just Spoons

Besides the incredible spoon collection, the museum also has other interesting items. You can see ladles, which are large spoons used for serving. There is also a collection of over 500 erasers. Plus, the museum displays beautiful ceramic objects and old coins.

A World Record Collection

The Wooden Spoons Museum holds a very special title. According to the World Record Academy, it has the largest collection of wooden spoons in the entire world! Professor Țugui collected thousands of spoons during his lifetime. People estimate the number of spoons in the museum to be between 3,500 and over 6,000. It is truly a remarkable collection to see.

See also

• List of museums in Romania