World's largest collection of mustards: world record set in Middleton

July 6, 2022

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States--With more than 5,624 jars of prepared mustard on display, from all 50 states and more than 70 countries (and counting), the collection of Mustard History from the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States, sets the world record for being the World's Largest Collection Of Mustards, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The National Mustard Museum (formerly the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum) was conceived and founded by Barry Levenson, former Assistant Attorney General of Wisconsin.

It centers on a mustard collection he began in 1986 while despondent over the failure of his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox, to win the 1986 World Series. The initial dozen jars have grown to a collection of more than 5,300 mustard jars from more than 60 countries, along with hundreds of items of mustard memorabilia and exhibits depicting the use of mustard through history.

The museum's gift shop occupies about half of its floor space and offers free tasting of mustard samples from a refrigerated case containing scores of varieties; the museum also operates a mail-order mustard business.

The Mustard Museum has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the popular game shows Jeopardy! and To Tell the Truth, as well as countless features on other national television and radio shows, and in major newspapers everywhere.

Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant (white/yellow mustard, Sinapis alba; brown mustard, Brassica juncea; or black mustard, Brassica nigra).

The whole, ground, cracked, or bruised mustard seeds are mixed with water, vinegar, lemon juice, wine, or other liquids, salt, and often other flavouring and spices, to create a paste or sauce ranging in colour from bright yellow to dark brown. The seed itself has a strong, pungent, and somewhat bitter taste. The taste of mustard condiments ranges from sweet to spicy.

Mustard is commonly paired with meats, vegetables and cheeses, especially as a condiment for sandwiches, hamburgers, corn dogs, and hot dogs. It is also used as an ingredient in many dressings, glazes, sauces, soups, and marinades. As a cream or as individual seeds, mustard is used as a condiment in the cuisine of India and Bangladesh, the Mediterranean, northern and southeastern Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa, making it one of the most popular and widely used spices and condiments in the world.

National Mustard Museum

There are currently more than 5,624 jars of prepared mustards on display
The latest addition to our collection is a rare mustard tin from Taste-Rite mustard packed by the Euclid Coffee Company of Cleveland, Ohio
The addition just before the latest addition to our collection was a handsome tin from Pilot brand mustard originally of St. Louis
The one that was added a little before the one before the latest addition was a mustard tin for the ARMA Elevator Company
The latest international addition is a mustard from Uruguay
The Mustard Museum routinely hosts gatherings and events, including National Mustard Day and the World-Wide Mustard Competition
We’re listed on the prestigious National Registry of Hysterical Places

TESTIMONIALS from Trip Advisor

"The national mustard museum is worth a quick stop, especially if you are a condiment fan. There are a bunch of different mustard jars from around the world on display in the museum downstairs. The gift shop is at street level. You can sample a bunch of different mustards, and buy your favorites. There is a small parking lot, and free street parking.

"The museum is a great size and is free to visit. It is interesting and unique. Has a tasting bar in the gift shop which allowed us to try many mustards."

"What a neat little museum and shop. The museum had really an amazing collection of all things mustard. The store itself was also great. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable."

"I have never seen so many different kinds of mustard. They have a tasting area that is clean and safe."

"I'm a mustard fanatic and have ordered from their online shop for years. When I realized we were going to be near here for a cross country meet I couldn't miss going to the museum. It's quirky, eccentric, and fun! Everything you ever wanted to know about mustard and more--and the displays are great. Figure you'll spend about 45 minutes here and make sure you try some samples and then buy some great mustards!"

National Mustard Museum

Address: 7477 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, United States

Hours:

Tuesday 10AM–5PM
Wednesday 10AM–5PM
Thursday 10AM–5PM
Friday 10AM–5PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM
Sunday 10AM–5PM
Monday 10AM–5PM

Phone: +1 608-831-2222

website: https://mustardmuseum.com/

The GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the most mustard (bottle) drunk in 30 seconds is 1083 g (38.20 oz) and was achieved by Andre Ortolf (Germany) in Augsburg, Germany, on 6 October 2019.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS also recognized the world record for the fastest time to drink 200 ml of mustard; it is 11.79 sec and was achieved by André Ortolf (Germany) in Augsburg, Germany, on 8 August 2019.