St. James, MO
The Vacuum Cleaner Museum houses more than 500 vacuum units that illustrate a century of technological change. Exhibits are arranged by decade, each accompanied by period furnishings and advertising materials that contextualize the era. The collection offers insight into the development of household appliances and the cultural backdrop of each time period. The museum is situated within the Tacony Manufacturing complex in St. James, Missouri, where Riccar and Simplicity vacuums are produced.