The United States of America has long been a hotbed of pop culture, and USA Today has surveyed editors and readers to determine the top 10 museums as the best in the nation. These museums celebrate the very best of our popular culture, from movies and sports to beloved characters and iconography. We want to point out the number eight pick on this top 10 list and that is Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, California!
Rancho Obi-Wan houses the world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia, certified by Guinness World Records. Visits (with advance purchase of tour tickets) give fans an opportunity to see a huge assortment of action figures and props, as well as vintage pinball and arcade games.
Rancho Obi-Wan is a publicly supported, nonprofit museum in Petaluma, California that houses the world’s largest Star Wars memorabilia collection, as certified by Guinness World Records in 2014.
Their mission is to inspire people by showcasing the collection and promoting a warm, joyous, inclusive environment for a fun, authentic fan experience. They present collectibles and works of art, including fan-made pieces, to inspire others to be imaginative, creative, seek information and learn new crafts.
If you want to help support this fantastic Star Wars-mecca, you can purchase a yearly membership! Not only are you helping keep the doors open, but you get some cool swag as well!
Congratulations Rancho Obi-Wan on this awesome honor!
