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Lock Museum of America, Terryville, CT
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Lock Museum of America

A Terryville museum holding a large collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and decorative door hardware.

230 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786 · Terryville, CT

About Lock Museum of America

Set on the former headquarters grounds of the Eagle Lock Company, this Terryville museum displays locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate door hardware across eight themed rooms. Many pieces were manufactured in Connecticut, showing local inventiveness and craftsmanship. The exhibits trace how lockmakers over the centuries worked to outpace thieves. School groups and home-schooling families are welcome, and visits can include a tour of the Terryville Water Wheel, which shows how water powered the Eagle Lock factory in the 1800s.

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