Superman Museum in Metropolis, IL with Owner Morgan Siebert
Superman Day 2026, Supergirl Rising & Inside the Superman Museum
Superman Day is HERE — and the Midwest just became the center of the DC Universe.
From Metropolis, Illinois to St. Louis, we’re breaking down the biggest Superman events, guests, and community impact you need to know.
🦸 ENTER + EXPLORE EVENTS
Full Schedule: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events
Superman season is officially underway — and the Superman Museum in Metropolis, Illinois is going all in for Superman Day (April 17–18) and Superman Celebration (June 12–14).
We’re joined by Morgan Siebert from the Superman Museum with everything happening:
15+ cosplayers including Superman, Supergirl, Batman & Lois Lane
Superheroes Stand Up for Children (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
Autism Awareness Walk at Fort Massac State Park
Car cruise, trivia, karaoke, and Q&A with Jake Fogg
Periwinkle Kryptonite Dance Party (yes… disco Superman)
Outdoor screening of the James Gunn Superman film
20,000–30,000 expected for Superman Celebration weekend
Special guests including Tim Daly + Neva Howell
Fundraising impact across the entire community
Plus: Comic-Con appearances, San Diego plans, and what’s next for Supergirl.
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📍 Featured Events
Superman Day (April 17–18)
https://www.supermuseum.comSuperman Celebration (June 12–14)
https://www.supermancelebration.net2 Rivers Comic Con (April 25–26)
https://www.2riverscomiccon.com
🤝 Community Partners
Superman Museum
S7 Cap Coalition
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Local schools + after-school programs
Metropolis Chamber of Commerce
MASSAC County Drug Awareness Coalition
🎙️ Episode Covers
Superman Day 2026 full breakdown
Behind-the-scenes from the Superman movie premiere
Supergirl rising in fandom + cosplay trends
How Superman Celebration fuels an entire town
Comic-Con strategy + taking the museum on the road
The business of fandom, events, and community impact
Supporting autism awareness, child advocacy, and food programs
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Welcome + Superman Museum update
01:14 Superman movie reactions + premiere stories
02:48 Superman Day events (April 17–18)
05:19 Autism awareness + community impact
05:55 Superman movie screening announcement
08:17 Where to find full event details
10:01 TransWorld + event inspiration
10:43 C2E2 + Supergirl cosplay surge
12:03 Comic-Con appearances + upcoming shows
13:24 Being recognized in the fandom
15:04 Collaborations + St. Louis connections
16:07 DC theme park rumors
17:02 Event planning realities
18:04 Superman Celebration preview (June 12–14)
21:42 Attendance + economic impact
24:45 Superman Museum updates
25:46 Talk Ville + fandom media
27:48 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation impact
29:20 Community outreach + food programs
30:08 Where to follow Superman Museum
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2025 Superman Museum Joins Mostly Superheroes for the first time!
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
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Get full event details at: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events
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Super Museum: https://supermuseum.com
Events Calendar: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events
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Team Jakey – End the Stigma – www.teamjakey.org
City Winery STL – D&D Brunch (July 27) – https://citywinery.com/st-louis
El Monstero – Live at Hollywood Amphitheater (Aug 2) – https://livenation.com
Fabulous Fox Theatre STL – https://fabulousfox.com
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