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This Is The Mustard Capitol Of The World

by Bill Clevlen February 7, 2018
by Bill Clevlen

If you’re looking for the best collection of mustard in the world – you’ll find it in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Lots of people collect things.  Maybe Christmas ornaments, magnets, or even Hot Wheel cars we played with as kids.  For Barry Levenson, his preferred item to horde – mustard.

Mr. Levenson has so much mustard and so many mustard related items that he opened the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin.  The collection has grown to more than 6,000 types of mustard featuring varieties from all 50 states and 80 countries from around the world.

His collection began after a disappointing ending to a Boston Red Sox game in 1986.  His beloved team lost game 7 of the World Series that season to the New York Mets by a score of 8-5.   A late night visit to a supermarket, and a walk down the condiment aisle changed his life forever.

Devastated and desperate for a new hobby, he decided maybe it was time to start collecting something.

“I remember walking past the ketchups and olives and eventually found myself standing in front of the  mustards” says Levenson.   He claims he heard a voice that told him it was mustard that he should start collecting.

Today, the National Mustard Museum is one of the favorite tourist spots in Wisconsin.  It’s fun, quirky and bright.  (And, here’s a shock – yellow.)   It’s also free to check out, with opportunities to pick up museum swag like cups or tee shirts and of course, a wide variety of mustard.

At a tasting station, Mr. Levenson invites me to try a few of his favorites including a hot and spicy flavor labeled “hit and run”.  It was here that it sunk in just how many different types of mustard exist.  Most people think of yellow mustard – and have no idea the depth of flavors available.

Watch this episode of The Roundabout featuring my visit to The National Mustard Museum:

The National Mustard Museum is open 7 days a week and includes a look at most items in the collection.   It is located at: 7477 Hubbard Avenue in Middleton, Wisconsin.

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Bill Clevlen

Bill Clevlen is a travel journalist, broadcaster and freelance writer based in Saint Louis, Missouri. His stories can be heard on radio and television, including on SiriusXM Satellite Radio or read in traditional media outlets like The Los Angeles Times. He's the author of four travel books - 100 Things To Do In America Before You Die, Driving Across America An American Road Trip For Kids, and Finding The American Dream.

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