"Museum of Clean" Opening Celebration

The blog has been neglected for the past week because we have been consumed by getting things read for the opening of "The Don Aslett Museum of Clean". Yes, it was finally opened to the public this past weekend, after much anticipation.

Kevin (center), Scott Huckstep (far right), and some other dude. These guys have all been working VERY hard to complete the construction of the building and try to make Don's dreams into reality.

Nathan Eldridge (far left) and some other people constructing the play area inside the "Kids Clean World".  

The basement level, Jerilynn Mecham (right), working hard to get her displays finished in time for the opening. She does a fun "chimney sweep" display downstairs that people seemed to like. 

The concession stand, where Nat has been working. There is a theater around the corner with some talented local actors doing a "Clean-Theme" puppet show and audience participation game show. Both received positive responses. 

Lots of people turned up for the opening, a couple hundred on both Friday and Saturday.

Tobi working at the front desk

This is what you see on your left when you first walk in the building, the Kids Clean World. 

And this is what you see on your right when you first walk in the building, the Noah's Ark Replica. 

 Mom was very pleased with being in charge of the "All Things Clean" Gift Shop inside the museum and she has been working very hard to get not only her store, but many other areas in the museum ready for the public. Without her long hours and tireless efforts the museum would not be nearly as well-off as it is now.

The "All Things Clean" store in its last stages of preparation. Big thanks to Janet and Dennis for driving up and spending lots of time in helping us get the store and other areas of the museum finished in time.

Customers milling around the "All Things Clean" store on Opening Day. The products--especially the "Giant Microbe" stuffed animals and the kid-sized cleaning supplies were very well received. 

The Art Room

Inside Noah's Ark. Kids were making "rain sticks". 

Standing next to the Kids Clean World, looking out toward main entrance. Old-Time Candy Shop on the close left, and main front desk is left-center. 

Don was doing his favorite thing, which is talking to people and showing them around the place. Here he is demonstrating the garage of clutter. People got a kick out of this. 

garage of clutter demonstration from another viewpoint

The word "clean" in 50 different languages around the world, with flags to match. 

Larger-than-life trash can, where you can walk inside and learn about the huge amounts of trash that are produced by Americans each year. Very interesting. 

Even though this picture makes the room look empty, there were many people who stopped to sit down in the "Cinema Room" and watch this video of Don explaining the museum. Thanks to Neil for making an excellent movie! 

The Library was Dad's pet project. He worked hard to organize and catalog the many different cleaning-related books in this library. 

We are relieved that the opening weekend is behind us, and we are looking forward to having some downtime with Spencer's Family this weekend in Rochester. We will be having Thanksgiving with them and "early Christmas" too.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!