Located in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, the Rubber Duck Museum is a specialty museum dedicated to the documented history of the rubber duck, tracing the object’s development from early twentieth-century toys to contemporary designs.
The museum was founded by Neil and Krystal King and first opened in July 2024 in Point Roberts, Washington. Developed as a historical exhibition, the museum grew out of research into the manufacturing, design, and cultural history of rubber ducks. At its opening, it was identified as the first museum devoted to the historical study of the rubber duck.
The original Point Roberts installation presented a curated selection of historically and culturally significant rubber ducks. Artifacts included an early German-manufactured pull-toy duck on wheels dating to 1911, mid-century squeak toys such as the 1950s “Mr. Squawker,” a Soviet-era vinyl duck, and reproductions of key patent materials, including Peter Ganine’s 1949 patent for the modern rubber duck. Objects on display are presented as authentic artifacts, with documentation or provenance noted for select pieces.
In December 2025, the museum relocated to Tsawwassen Mills in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The move followed a decline in cross-border visitation to Point Roberts and allowed the museum to continue operations in a more accessible location. The current installation maintains the museum’s focus on historical context, with displays organized chronologically along a timeline of rubber duck development.
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