Open for the Season!
Welcome to the American Giants Museum! We’re excited to be officially open for the 2026 season—with some new giants joining the collection. As you plan your visit, take some time to explore our site, browse our exhibits, and catch up on the latest news. You can learn about our story, how the museum began, and the people who brought the American Giants Museum to life.
Here, you’ll also discover more about the giants themselves and the historic town of Atlanta, Illinois—helping you get a head start on planning your Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026 trip. If you have questions, be sure to visit our contact page for more information.
Remember, our outdoor areas are open year-round, 24 hours a day, and the giants are always ready to welcome you.
We look forward to your visit!
Museum Hours
Sunday - 10AM - 4 PM
Monday - 10AM - 4 PM
Tuesday - 10AM - 1 PM
Wednesday - CLOSED
Thursday - 10:AM - 4 PM
Friday - 10: AM - 4 PM
Saturday - 10 AM - 4 PM
Meet the Owner
The American Giants Museum would not be a reality without Lee Woods who is a collector himself with years of experience in the vintage sign market. Lee runs another roadside stop in Hot Springs, AR called Giants Garage with dozens of fiberglass figures and a growing collection of Muffler Men. Lee purchased the American Giants property in 2025 and is now working together with Joel Baker and American Giants in the same way the Atlanta Betterment Fund did. Now with two collections combined, giant things are in store!
The Man Behind the Giants
Joel Baker is the owner of the massive collection of giants and figures at the American Giants Museum. The giants and the name are on loan to the Atlanta Betterment Fund in a partnership that started in 2022. Joel has been researching, finding and restoring Muffler Men for 15 years and is happy to share his collection and research at the American Giants Museum. Joel now works with Lee Woods who purchased the property in late 2025 and together they continue to educate Route 66 travelers about the giants and provide a unique roadside attraction with the largest collection of Muffler Men on Route 66.
Support Us
Excited by what we are doing? Find out how you can help during this critical construction and design phase.
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