Superman Legacy: Super Museum in Metropolis, IL with Owner Morgan Siebert

2025-06-29

In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Siebert, director of the Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, and daughter of the late Jim Hambrick—one of the world’s most renowned Superman collectors. Morgan shares the story of how her father’s love for Superman became a world-class destination and how she is now stewarding the museum into its next chapter as a nonprofit. We talk about honoring legacy, collaborating with Warner Bros., connecting with fans through events, and what’s next for the museum and for Superman. What We Cover How Jim Hambrick’s childhood collection grew into the Super Mus...

In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Siebert, director of the Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, and daughter of the late Jim Hambrick—one of the world’s most renowned Superman collectors.

Morgan shares the story of how her father’s love for Superman became a world-class destination and how she is now stewarding the museum into its next chapter as a nonprofit.

We talk about honoring legacy, collaborating with Warner Bros., connecting with fans through events, and what’s next for the museum and for Superman.

What We Cover

How Jim Hambrick’s childhood collection grew into the Super Museum
The museum’s 30+ year history and transition to nonprofit status
Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL
Morgan’s personal invite to the James Gunn Superman premiere
What makes Superman's story timeless and culturally relevant

St. Louis Superman Events

Don’t miss these local events tied to the release of Superman and this summer’s celebration of the Man of Steel:

July 4: Celebrate St. Louis featuring a Superman-themed drone show
July 12: Screen & Social at Alamo Drafthouse – see Superman with the Mostly Superheroes crew
July 13: Superman Day at Busch Stadium
- Limited-edition Superman x Cardinals jersey (theme ticket required)
- Live podcast appearance by the Mostly Superheroes team