There are lots of things to see and do in Orlando, but when you’re ready to take a break from the usual attractions, this offbeat museum is a fascinating diversion.
Skeletons: Museum of Osteology is a family-owned museum located on International Drive, near the iconic Orlando Eye.
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Sure, it might seem a little creepy, but the museum’s collection of 500 skeletons is undeniably impressive.
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Each one has been painstakingly sourced, cleaned, articulated, and placed in unique exhibits that teach us about their lives.
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All of this takes countless hours of preparation, even with the help of dermestid beetles that do some of the work, removing dried flesh from the specimens before they can be bleached and put together like complex puzzles. There is a small display of the beetles at work inside the museum.
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Inside the museum, you can view complete skeletons of everything from giraffes and elephants to farm animals like cows and pigs.
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In some of the museum’s creative dioramas, the figures seem full of life, giving you the feeling you’ve just acquired Superman’s X-ray vision.
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There are some fascinating examples of two-headed calves and even an exhibit of mythical creatures. Did you know the myth of cyclops came from the strange-looking structure of elephant skulls?
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On top of the awesome exhibits, the gift shop is itself an interesting place to visit. There are souvenirs alongside real animal skulls and other one-of-a-kind items.
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Have you ever visited Skeletons: Museum of Osteology in Orlando? What’s your favorite offbeat attraction in the Sunshine State?
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