-Ingenious and diaboloical puzzle types include
sliding block puzzles, geometrics, Tangrams,
packing puzzles, parlor wire, magic squares,
heads & tails, put-togethers, edge matching, jumpers,
take-aparts, building, pentominoes, novelty puzzles,
burr puzzles, disentanglement, oversize puzzle, impossible spaces,
folding cube, the famous "15" puzzle, only-2-piece puzzle,
sequential, and more like magic eye, hidden pictures! (no jigsaw puzzles)
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- MUSEUM EXHIBIT...
See hundreds of vintage puzzles, Victorian style parlor toys and
games; a 1924 Chicago Checker Taxi Co. Checkerboard Contest Puzzle,
Gilbert Puzzle Party Box, Lifesavers mechanical puzzle, Howdy Doody puzzle, etc...
a private collection of sliding block puzzles, and more.
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-MAKE A TAKE-HOME PUZZLE...
You will be able to make a brain twister puzzle set to take home, included with your admission.
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CLICK HERE for the hands-on museum visit: specific Hours to visit
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GOOD NEWS TO READ
We are featured in a full page story, with photos, page 43, in the
April 2015 Issue of GAMES-WORLD OF PUZZLES Magazine
Story by Raymond Simon
If you bring your copy to donate, we have a reward for you: a coupon in our gift shop!
A few of the Visitor's Comments
"Keep up the good work with stretching people's minds and interests!"
~ Debbie Breech; Pacific Palisades, California.
"...it was wonderful, wonderful, it was wonderful! Thank-you!"
~ retired gentleman from Racine, Wisconsin,
with a group with 3 generations taking part
"The group is still talking about our visit! All the way home they kept talking
about different things that they saw and did. The staff and I also enjoyed our visit!
I am still thinking about that edge matching! We will put together another trip later
to the Top Museum. It was wonderful how you spent time with all of us. Your
dedication and patience is incredible. So thank you!"
~ Adult tour group from Jefferson, Wisconsin
"This was even better than I anticipated! Really liked it!"
~ Illinois dad with Y group of dads and daughters; Jan. 2015
Our"Math Club had a great time and we appreciate all of the time you spend on
making the museum a wonderful place to be! We greatly enjoyed it and will definitely
return in the future!" ~ Carthage College Math Major, Secondary Education Minor, Secretary of Math Club
" The Puzzle Museum was a good surprise! " 6th grader
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...Visitor's checklist... FAQ
when visiting the Logic PuZzle Museum...
___ Admission: purchase tickets in advance by phone with credit card. (minimum charges may apply for special hours)
Building opens just 10 minutes before session time
Sorry, no admission to museum itself nor facilities until session time
Your on-time arrival is important, as there is an essential, important introduction
____Leave backpacks and purses and jackets locked in your car.
___We are in the same building/same entrance as the Top Museum. (It has its own hours.)
For ages 5-105, not younger. All children must be with an adult.
Admission applies to all ages and everyone present. The museum is not appropriate for
anyone under age 5 (ie, young children or babies), but if you still bring them along, full
admission does apply and there are specific and very strict limitations on under-age visitors.
Puzzles and puzzle pieces are just too small for young ones, and pieces are not suitable for baby
or toddler play. Suggest: In nice weather, there is a park nearby where one parent may wish to take
the youngest ones, while those age 5-105 attend the museum with the other parent.
___Please refrain from wearing perfumes, as other visitors may have allergies.
Your help is appreciated.
___ Gift shop open afterwards More than 100 mechanical and logic puzzles to buy,
hands-on puzzles for sale, and more than 110 related books. Great gifts for birthdays and holidays
for kids, teens, college age, grandpa! You may pay by credit card or cash.
___One-of-a kind museum! Appears in the book Weird Wisconsin,
Scientific American Mind Magazine!, Featured on Discover Wisconsin TV,
appeared in Disney's Family Fun Magazine. AAA and other travel listings suggest here, too.
___In Southeastern Wisconsin: 30 minutes from Racine, 12 minutes from Lake
Geneva, 45 minutes from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, 6 hours from Ames, Iowa.
Iowa; 5 minutes from Adrian's Custard Stand, 5 minutes from the Chocolate Museum.
___Free parking all day in city lots! Two hour free parking on the street.
___Sorry, no strollers allowed. Food & drink are not allowed. No backpacks, no bags, etc.
__Individuals & families: Call to verify hours and make a reservation;
The museum is not open everyday. See posted hours . Other hours can be arranged
with minimum group charges.
__ Large groups* may schedule most anytime, if space is available. (262) 763-3946
__ As a non-profit, educational organization, your support is welcome.
Support through donations and sponsorships are always needed, and so appreciated.
___click: Many restaurants and unique shopping in walking distance
___Our other museum: Spinning Top & Yo-YO Museum is not open at the same exact time as
the Logic Puzzle Museum.
CLICK HERE FOR OTHER INTERESTING EVENTS.
Heard far and wide:
The Logic Puzzle Museum has been on radio & TV in many places
including Canada and Australia and all around the USA
Click here to read about a few, see videos, link to hear podcasts
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Want to hear a little about this unique museum? two radio interviews Sunday!
We were live on Radio, Sunday March 24, 2013
11:30 am Racine's (Wisconsin) WRJN 1400 AM Radio on Mr. Racine's show
12:45 pm Chicago's (Illinois) WGN 720 AM Radio
on The Turi Ryder Show/America Weekend
and 30 stations Nationwide at this same time
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and more fun...
Listen to National Public Radio's story
about our 13th Annual Tongue Twister contest!
The contest was March 2, 2013, and this segment aired nationally Sun. March 3, 2013 on
Weekend Edition Sunday with host Rachel Martin.
Click here for our Tongue Twister webpage
and the link to hear NPR's story!
~It will make you smile, and inspire you to attend next year!
The Next Tongue Twister Contest
GROUP TOURS visit the Logic Puzzle Museum
A memorable and fun attraction and visit for Scout troops, birthday parties, School Field Trips, small company outings,
MENSA outings, Red-Hat Ladies, church groups, youth groups, mystery trips, math clubs, team building sessions, family reunions,
senior groups, math clubs, college classes, quilting group, assisted living group, company team building group, camp group,
and when your relatives are visiting: bring them here! Mixed age groups enjoy it, too.
If your plans for another activity are rained out, give us a quick call to arrange a possible visit: 262-763-3946
*GROUPS: details
--*Groups of 25 may schedule ANYTIME (if space is available) including weekdays, weekends,
or evenings with advance, non-refundable minimum deposit, If payment for groups of 25+ is paid on time, there is a discount.
--You may have less than 25 people to schedule a group visit, but minimum charge applies. Any balance is due upon arrival.
--Bus group with 50 kids: Visit in nice weather, and 1/2 group is at Puzzle Museum while 1/2 group is at park eating lunch & enjoying park; then the groups switch.
Call to set up a time: 262 763-3946
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Put these fun events on your calendar,
great family & group outings:
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the annual
Tongue Twister Contest!
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and the Unique Annual Event......................................
300 Hands-on Objects! What are these things anyhow?
MYSTERY OBJECTS! November each year
Great family fun, bring your friends, too!
Come to the event to see and handle more than 288 mystery objects: big things, little things,
parts, tools, pieces, antiques, curiosities and whatchamacallits! all to pick up and try to figure out what they are!
..........And just what are these things?
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Curiosities! Odd Novelty Items, Curiosities, Jokes and Gags From the 1900's
Date to be announced!
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~~ Unique gift shop with demonstrations and a puzzle to try while shopping, free fun for you!
~~ Click here and try to Solve This!
A New FREE Puzzle to try right now on our site:
What's Different....Puzzles!
Try this hands-on puzzle when you visit the Logic Puzzle Museum!
Which piece goes where to make the triangle?
There is a mention of the Logic Puzzle Museum in this issue of Scientific American MIND magazine!
If you bring your copy to donate, we have a reward for you:
a coupon in our gift shop!
Logic Puzzle Museum founder & director
Judith Schulz meets famous American puzzle
creator and editor, and currently the
crossword puzzle editor for
The New York Times:
Will Shortz!
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We can bring the non-profit, hands-on Logic Puzzle Museum
to your school, event, festival. Call for details & fees.
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LOOK AT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD:
take a 360 degree panoramic view of our location (in the same building as the Top Museum).
Click: http://homepage.mac.com/panophoto/.Movies/Top4LoRez.mov Use your mouse to move
left and right, the control and shift keys to zoom in and out. Don't get dizzy... Do come visit
the hands-on museum soon, always call ahead for reservtions. Parking is free when you visit here, too.
It is completely outside... "Hidden Picture Puzzles!
