The World Carrot Museum is a virtual museum that attempts to collect and present information on all aspects of carrots. The museum does not currently have a brick and mortar existence but operates only as a website. It was initiated and continues to be curated by John Stolarczyk of Skipton, England.
A virtual museum whose mission is to educate, inform and amuse visitors through the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of objects relating to the Carrot.
The museum contains information on history, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia, cooking and storage tips, collectibles, games and toys as well as description of carrots as they exist in the wild. It gives an extensive history of the carrot including a timeline, showing how its colour has changed over the millennia, from white or purple to the ubiquitous orange.
It also reports of the resurgence of popularity of the carrot during World War Two rationing.
Lots of information about the nutritional properties of this healthy vegetable and its effects on bodily functions. It includes interesting recipes and cooking/preparation tips.
Read all about how to cultivate carrots and deal with common pests.
It also reports on the Festivals around the world which celebrate the carrot.
Fun and craft activities for kids and adults.
The Museum gives details of all the collectors of carrot material together with a huge trivia listing.
Ask a Carrot Question, or look up the extensive Q & A.
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