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Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the online Button Museum. Our mission is to share as much American history as possible through pin-back buttons. One may think that buttons are a very niche collection but they cover a wide range of cultural history. From large world events to the most obscure, buttons capture a people’s view of history that is expressed through design and messaging. 

The Museum has a main collection that continues to grow. With over 9,000 buttons (a fraction of our collection) completely catalogued, we even made it to the Guiness Book of World Records!

You can also browse our Special Exhibits section, which are images of buttons from other collections.

You are welcome to visit the physical museum M-F 10-4. For groups of more than 6, please contact us. 

We hope you visit, get inspired, feel nostalgic, and learn a thing or two about American history. 

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Recent additions

George Harrison Yellow Submarine Music Button Museum
David Johansen Funky But Chic Music Button Museum
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Paul McCartney Illustration
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University of British Columbia School Button Museum
United States Event Button Museum
People's Republic of China vent Button Museum
Morocco Event Button Museum
Japan Event Button Museum
Wild About Anchorage Moose Event Button Museum
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New York State Event Button Museum
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Nevada City Event Button Museum
Museu do Carro Electrico Yellow Event Button Museum
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Event Button Museum
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The Button Museum
3407 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

The physical museum is open. For groups of more than 6, please contact us. Looking forward to seeing you!

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