Darwin MN Twine Ball

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Darwin MN Twine Ball Worlds Largest Ball of Twine made by 1 man. Constructed by Francis A. Johnson, it weighs 17,400 pounds and has a circumference of approximately 40 feet.

The ball is in a specially designed gazebo and is viewable 24-7. There is a museum/gift shop run by the Darwin Community Club behind the ball. The museum covers the history of both the ball of twine and the City of Darwin, MN. The museum has set hours in the summer but is always open by appointment. Souvenirs are also available at V’s Grill & Pub up the street.

09/27/2026
09/07/2026

Quick note: A man has been traversing the country for the last couple weeks, starting in California, passing through Nevada, Oklahoma, Florida, and a bunch of other places, visiting or attempting to visit the roadside attractions and museums mentioned in the "Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota." This original Weird AL song has added a whole new level of visitors to our town including some very interesting folk. This fellow's trip is called "Twineball Journey," and you can follow him on Facebook. His 27th and last major stop on this journey will be the Twine Ball itself. He plans to arrive at Sunset on Wednesday the 9th. C'mon down if you're curious about why someone would drive all around this great big world just to see a giant ball of twine.

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Visitors all the way from Weymouth, UK
09/02/2026

Visitors all the way from Weymouth, UK

This family, from Louisiana and Mississippi, includes the great, great great, and great great great grand daughters an...
08/30/2026

This family, from Louisiana and Mississippi, includes the great, great great, and great great great grand daughters and great great great grandson of Henry Krussow who invented the Krussow double spiral separator.

Weird AL fans will get this.
08/30/2026

Weird AL fans will get this.

A small gathering of Weird AL fans before the show last night. Jon Bermuda Schwartz paid us a quick visit before headin...
08/29/2026

A small gathering of Weird AL fans before the show last night. Jon Bermuda Schwartz paid us a quick visit before heading backstage to finish setting up his drums. SOLD OUT Grandstand show and record breaking attendance.

All the way from Georgia!
08/27/2026

All the way from Georgia!

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200-298 N 1st Street
Darwin, MN
55324

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