Museum of the Weird, Austin
The Museum of the Weird, located in Austin, is one of the last true dime museums in the country. Officially opened in 2007 by Steve Busti, it is situated on the bustling 6th Street and offers a unique blend of oddities and curiosities.
The museum houses an eclectic collection of exhibits, including the Fiji mermaid, a cyclops pig, the Hand of Glory, real mummies, and life-size wax figures of historic sideshow celebrities, along with classic monsters like Frankenstein. For arachnid enthusiasts, there are live Texas tarantulas on display. Other notable exhibits include shrunken heads, unusual bugs, and a variety of freak animals, each accompanied by informative descriptions.
Delving into the paranormal, the museum explores local haunted places and the lore of the Texas Bigfoot. It also features Sfanthor's Chamber of Horrors, a classic movie monster exhibit with life-sized figures of The Creature, Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, Frankenstein, and the iconic King Kong, with whom visitors can take photos.
Furthermore, the museum showcases the mysterious Minnesota Iceman and offers daily live sideshow performances. It is an engaging destination that promises a mix of education and entertainment, making it a great outing for the entire family. Visitors can immerse themselves in a world of the mysterious and unexplained, making the Museum of the Weird a must-visit for those intrigued by the extraordinary and bizarre.
Tip:
Once you reach the yellow chain they give you a guided tour of the rest of the "really weird" stuff! To finish off your adventure there is a live show at the end of the tour.
Group discounts of 20 individuals or more are available.
There is a gift shop in the front which is absolutely FREE to enter!
The museum houses an eclectic collection of exhibits, including the Fiji mermaid, a cyclops pig, the Hand of Glory, real mummies, and life-size wax figures of historic sideshow celebrities, along with classic monsters like Frankenstein. For arachnid enthusiasts, there are live Texas tarantulas on display. Other notable exhibits include shrunken heads, unusual bugs, and a variety of freak animals, each accompanied by informative descriptions.
Delving into the paranormal, the museum explores local haunted places and the lore of the Texas Bigfoot. It also features Sfanthor's Chamber of Horrors, a classic movie monster exhibit with life-sized figures of The Creature, Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, Frankenstein, and the iconic King Kong, with whom visitors can take photos.
Furthermore, the museum showcases the mysterious Minnesota Iceman and offers daily live sideshow performances. It is an engaging destination that promises a mix of education and entertainment, making it a great outing for the entire family. Visitors can immerse themselves in a world of the mysterious and unexplained, making the Museum of the Weird a must-visit for those intrigued by the extraordinary and bizarre.
Tip:
Once you reach the yellow chain they give you a guided tour of the rest of the "really weird" stuff! To finish off your adventure there is a live show at the end of the tour.
Group discounts of 20 individuals or more are available.
There is a gift shop in the front which is absolutely FREE to enter!
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Sight Name: Museum of the Weird
Sight Location: Austin, USA (See walking tours in Austin)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Austin, USA (See walking tours in Austin)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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