11 Odd Museums
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10/16/2015
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In an effort to leave nothing to the imagination, the Sex Museum in Amsterdam is just what it claims to be: “A collection of erotic pictures, paintings, objects, recordings, photographs and even attractions.” The museum has been stimulating guests since 1985. The owners state that “the most natural thing in the world is probably the most historically well-documented thing in the world.” This is probably true and the museum focuses on both the prudish times and the sexual revolution. The museum is not for the squeamish and some will be upset by the “anything goes” mantra regarding making love. -
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The tagline of the Mutter Museum, “Are you ready to be disturbingly informed?” says it all. Considered one of the finest medical museums, it is sort of a highbrow information that everyday people can appreciate as well. From the collection of 139 human skulls, parts of Albert Einstein’s brain (there are only two places in the world that share these parts), and the cast and livers of Chang and Eng Bunker conjoined twins. -
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The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, California may be one of the coolest yet strangest museums around. Inside you’ll find a hodge-podge of miscellaneous items that somehow go together. You’ll be told that they want their guest to take what they want out of it as they would rather not discuss it. And going to their website doesn’t help at all. Inside you’ll find odd displays like paintings by that went up into space, amoebas under a microscope and these two rats curled up on a piece of toast. Or is that supposed to suggest a sandwich? Who knows? -
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If the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus the “Greatest Show on Earth,” then the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin must be a close second. In 1959, Circus World opened on less than an acre with six circus wagons. Today, the internationally recognized museum takes over 64 acres with 30 permanent buildings housing circus act artifacts from all over the world. A circus train shed complex, magic shows, circus performers during the summer months, live music, a children’s circus area, live animals and more. The place is incredible and a must-see for any circus buff. Those allergic to clowns need not bother. -
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The Icelandic Phallological Museum is home to more than 280 penises and penile parts. The collection is vast and features samples from just about every type of mammal found in a single country. Also, there are about 23 folklore specimens and over 40 foreign ones. Why? The founder said his fascination began in 1974 when he was working as a headmaster at a secondary school. He received a bull’s penis and later whale penises from some of the teachers as a way of teasing him, but instead, he thought it was cool. His son continues the tradition as a second generation phallologist. -
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Located in one of the “weirdest” cities in the United States the Museum of the Weird fits right in. The place is a labor of love for the husband and wife owners, Steve and Veronica Busti. Inside you’ll wander down twisted hallways and find yourself face to face with wax figures. Filled with older horror movie monsters, the Texas Bigfoot, pirate skeletons, King Kong, Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy. -
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“On July 8, 1947, public information officer Lt. Walter Haut issued a press release under orders from base commander Col. William Blanchard. The release said basically we have in our possession a flying saucer.The next day another press release was issued, but this time from Gen. Roger Ramey, stating it was a weather balloon. That was the start of the best known and documented UFO coverup.” And that was the inspiration for the International UFO Museum and Research Center in New Mexico. In 1990, Haut partnered with Glenn Dennis to create a conspiracy theorist’s dream. Located in an old movie theater, the museum thoroughly explores everything about Roswell and UFO phenomena including crop circles, UFO sightings, Area 51, alien abductions and more. You have been warned. -
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Ever been to an art museum and found yourself scratching your head wondering what was so great about some of the pieces you were looking at? At The Museum of Bad Art (or MOBA), that’s all you’ll do. Since 1994, the place has been dedicated to bad and only bad art. The museum is actually housed in three different galleries all located in Boston, MA. Although they own about 600 awful pieces of said art, due to limited space, they can only show about 50 to 70 pieces at a time. This is a good thing as you can have a whole new experience each time you visit. -
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While technically called a museum, the Cancun Underwater Museum is actually more of an art gallery featuring the works Jason de Caires Taylor. All of the sculptures can only be viewed underwater ranging from nine to 20 feet deep. His work explores how the Mayan people evolved over the years. And it works since the waters in Cancun are pristine. Currently, the museum is home to over 400 originals life-size sculptures and all of them are environmentally friendly. Using unique materials, Taylor hopes that his artwork will become artificial reefs to help promote marine life and provide areas for corals to grow. -
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What’s better than a museum dedicated to mustard? A free museum dedicated to mustard. And if the yellow spread is your favorite, you have to visit the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. Barry Levenson, who calls himself the “King of the Condiments” created the place in 1992. It features 5,676 different types of mustard from all over the world plus a collection of vintage mustard pots, antique tins and jars, vintage advertising and anything related to ketchup’s best friend. -
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“Our societies oblige us with our marriages, funerals, and even graduation farewells, but deny us any formal recognition of the demise of a relationship, despite its strong emotional effect,” says the founders of the Museum of Broken Relationships located in Croatia. What started as a traveling exhibition, the museum’s concept centers on “fail relationships and their ruins.” And with this museum, you can be a part of it. They actually encourage guests to donate items of their failed relationships.The idea behind it all is to build something of value from broken pieces, which is a nice sentiment if not a little odd.
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