For the Museum, its a double your money proposition in that the auction proceeds will be matched by an anonymous charitable foundation. This popular three-day event is a fundraiser for the Museum. The public is invited to bring any item made of metal for repair by over 100 metalsmiths who volunteer their time and talent. Estimates are free and so is admission to the Museum with a repair receipt. Services include soldering, welding, sharpening, retinning copper cookware, and dent removal.
Visitors are welcome to watch as the work is done.
Metalworkers, this is your invitation to join metalsmiths from across the country to support the Museum's annual fundraising event. Mix and mingle, feast on barbeque and the extraordinary sunsets on the mighty Mississippi River, and hone skills repairing and refurbishing metal objects brought by the public. This year's Master Smith is Tim McCreight . Hours are 10 A.M. - 5P.M. each day, but new repairs will not be accepted after Noon on Sunday. All proceeds from repairs benefit the Museum.