National Yo-Yo Museum, Chico

About National Yo-Yo Museum

The National Yo-Yo Museum in Chico features the world's largest public display of yo-yos, yo-yo memorabilia, and contest awards. Visitors explore the collection as a self-guided tour, with docent-led guided visits available for groups by special arrangement. The museum's centerpiece is Big-Yo, a scaled-up working version of the iconic No-Jive 3-in-1 yo-yo designed by Tom Kuhn. Weighing 256 pounds, Big-Yo earned a place in the 1982 Guinness Book of World Records as the world's biggest working wooden yo-yo. Despite its enormous size, Big-Yo actually functions as intended, moving up and down its string with assistance from a large crane and skilled operator. The museum operates in conjunction with Bird in Hand business hours and welcomes visitors seven days a week.