REGIONS: SOUTHERN 85 ANNIVERSARY ® OF SPAM By Lisa Havelka SPAM, the most famous brand produced by Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods, is a household name around the world. This year marks the 85th anniversary of SPAM, and there are sure to be some SPAMtastic surprises to mark the occasion. Learn about the beloved product’s history and taste SPAM for yourself at its namesake museum. Located in charming downtown Austin, the SPAM Museum features a variety of exhibits (among them a handful of interactive ones for the whole family) that showcase SPAM’s enduring culinary infl uence around the world. Exhibit topics range from how SPAM packaging has evolved over the years to its role in winning World War II. “SPAMbassadors” meander through the museum, greeting visitors with tasty “SPAMples”–lightly pan-fried cubes of SPAM served on pretzel-rod skewers. These tasty treats come in hard-to-fi nd fl avors you may not have tried before, some of which are available for purchase in the gift shop, along with SPAM-themed gifts and memorabilia. AUSTIN MUSEUM CELEBRATES TH Discover other fascinating Minnesota museums. EXPLORE MORE MUSEUMS ExploreMinnesota.com/Museums Photo Credit SPAM Museum, Austin 88 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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