Considering the famous slogan “Keep Austin Weird,” it probably won’t shock you that this strange museum is located in our capital city. From two-headed animals to voodoo to genetic abnormalities, you’ll see exhibits featuring every facet of weirdness. Enter if you dare…
The self-proclaimed “strangest attraction in America,” the Museum of the Weird will introduce you to creatures and genetic anomalies that will chill you to the very core.
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There are Siamese twins…
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…shrunken heads…
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…and replicas of skeletons that are said to have belonged to mermaids.
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Your ticket also includes admission to a freakshow, where you’ll see fire-swallowing and this hairy-chested woman, among others.
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Get trapped in the clutches of an angry animatronic gorilla…
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…and scurry past two different mummies as you half-expect them to pop up and chase after you.
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Marvel at a two-headed sheep…
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…and a wax figure of the “Elephant Man” who had a genetic abnormality that caused his extremities to swell to unimaginable sizes.
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And don’t forget to pick up some souvenirs from Lucky Lizard Curios and Gifts on your way out! It would be a crime to leave a place like this without mementos.
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The Museum of the Weird is located at 412 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701 and is open daily from 10am to midnight.
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So, what do you say? Who’s ready to experience the weirdness?
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