World’s largest Big Mac statue: The Big Mac Museum sets world record
Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States--The Big Mac Museum in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, opened to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the burger’s creation, host a 14ft tall and 12ft across giant Big Mac statue, which sets the world record for being the World's Largest Big Mac® Statue, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
The Big Mac Museum is located inside a McDonald’s restaurant along Route 30 roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh.
"Exhibits in the museum trace the evolution of the Big Mac’s packaging and catchy marketing, which became iconic in its own right when some customers were rewarded with a free Big Mac if they could sing the seven ingredient jingle in under four seconds, the BBC reports.
"One section explores the International Big Mac, a montage highlighting slogans and images from the 100-plus countries where the sandwich is sold."
"Pennsylvania resident and franchise owner Jim “MJ” Delligatti put together the two all beef-patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun in 1967 as an offering specifically geared to adults amid the Ronald McDonald, kid-friendly atmosphere," the BBC reports.
"By 1968, the burger was available at restaurants nationwide and made history with its ingredient-focused advertising campaign."
"The museum’s main display is a giant panel that tells the history of the Big Mac from its creation in 1967 through to recent years. The display points out various milestones and neat pieces of trivia related to the sandwich, often using photos to showcase various points," the Uncovering PA reports.
"In addition to this signage, there are also historical artifacts on display including old (and unused) wrappers for the sandwich, tools that have been used to make it, and signs with interesting trivia about the sandwich."
"The shop features small displays of vintage McDonald's packages, wrappers, toys, and kids meals that brings back nostalgia and further add to the slight museum ambiance as well as a monster fabricated Big Mac out on display in the PlayPlace, the Discover the Burgh reports.
Address: 9061 Lincoln Hwy, Irwin, PA 15642, United States; Phone: +1 724-863-9837; Coordinate: 40.320993, -79.691862
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Reviews from the Trip Advisor:
"It has the best indoor play area for kids has free wifi and a lot of old McDonald's history in the dining area to see you can even purchase items for souvenirs."
"nice to walk around and check out the museum items, the first happy meal toys etc"
"It houses memorabilia and tells of inventing the Big mac. I took my granddaughter and she liked it. I would have thought they would offer more to buy than plates or Christmas tree decorations. It was interesting and did not cost anything so for a 30 minute experience I give it high marks..."
The GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the most Big Mac® burgers eaten in a lifetime is 32672 and was achieved by Donald Gorske (USA) in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA, as measured on 31 December 2021.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS also recognized the world record for the largest human image of a burger; it consists of 1,047 people and was achieved by Goiko Grill (Spain) in Madrid, Spain, on 14 October 2019.
