weirdest museums

In this episode, Malorie deconstructs how our fascination with death and the unknown has drawn us into strangely macabre museum exhibits. From the fascinating displays of human cadavers at BODY WORLDS to the Mutter Museum’s collection of curiosities to the taboos of visiting catacombs, we discuss why we are drawn to macabre museums. We also…

When you think “museum,” your brain probably jumps straight to the big, famous ones: the Louvre, the Met, the Smithsonian. And while those places are definitely iconic, they’re also, let’s face it, a lot. Huge crowds, endless exhibits, and sometimes an overwhelming sense that you need to study before you even walk in the door.…

Let’s talk about the Vasa Museum! In the early 17th century, Sweden was on the rise as a military power, and King Gustavus Adolphus wanted a warship that would showcase the nation’s growing might. Enter the Vasa, a massive vessel that was meant to be the pride of the Swedish navy. The Vasa was built…

If you’re ever in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and you’re up for something truly offbeat, you’ve got to check out Vent Haven Museum. This place is dedicated entirely to ventriloquism. Meaning that it showcases an incredible collection of ventriloquist dummies and memorabilia. It’s quirky, unique, and offers a deep dive into an art form that’s too…

There’s nothing I love to do more while traveling than exploring museums. Except maybe the occasional travel shopping haul. However, each time I visit a new museum, I just feel like a child again. Suddenly, I’m reminded that there’s still so much to explore and see in the world. And museums don’t have to be…

Are you traveling through Europe anytime soon? Then you’re probably also looking into all of the different museums that you can visit. Luckily, there are plenty of options. Even if you’re someone who enjoys slightly weird and quirky things. Let me rephrase that — especially if you’re someone who enjoys weird and quirky things. Here…

New York City is known as one of the most diverse cities in the world. There almost isn’t anything that you can’t find here. So it comes as no surprise that this is also the home to some of the world’s weirdest museums. And New York City truly does not play when it comes to…

Museums are fascinating places as is, however, some of them are more interesting than others. If you’re someone who enjoys weird things, unusual places, creepy history, and unique art, then here are some museums that you should put on your bucket list. From potatoes and bananas to funerals and bad art, here are America’s weirdest…

Museums display thousands of interesting historical pieces and bits of information. As such, they are the top tourist attractions for those who want to learn the history and culture of any certain place. However, some museums house wacky and strange things that make them peculiar yet fascinating at the same time. In fact, weird museums…