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]]>Yes, you read that right—a museum dedicated entirely to the history of sanitation and toilets. The museum tracks the evolution of toilets from 2500 BC to modern times, displaying everything from ornately carved Victorian toilet seats to more rudimentary solutions from ancient times.
In La Crosse, Kansas, there’s a museum that celebrates a pivotal invention in agricultural history: barbed wire. The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum may sound niche, but it offers intriguing insights into how this simple tool revolutionized the American West.
Art is subjective, and the Museum of Bad Art in Massachusetts celebrates this notion to its fullest. With a collection of art “too bad to be ignored,” this museum showcases pieces that are flawed yet fascinating. It’s a celebration of artists’ attempts and failures.
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]]>Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick is the only museum in the US that focuses on witchcraft and the occult, as well as related cultures. It contains the personal collection of famous Wicca and occult writer Raymond Buckland as well as other intriguing artifacts, including after-life dolls from Ancient Egypt and items connected to the Salem Witch trials.
For carousel fans, Merry-Go-Round Museum is a must-visit. Visitors can learn more about the history of carousels, take a ride on a restored antique carousel, and explore various carousel memorabilia and antiques, including numerous carved animals that celebrate the craftsmanship of carousel artisans.
A Christmas Story House is a recreation of a house from Bob Clark’s cult comedy A Christmas Story. Alongside three other neighboring buildings, it serves as a museum dedicated to the movie. Visitors can see original props and even book an overnight stay in the complex.
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]]>Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being home to quite a large number of unusual museums that offer somewhat different experiences. Check out some of our favorites below.
Button Museum describes itself as the “only pin-back button museum” in the world. It is situated in the offices of pin-back button maker Busy Beaver Button Co and sports an impressive collection of pin-back buttons from the 19th century until today. You’ll also find a number of other historically-important buttons like George Washington’s inauguration buttons and Abraham Lincoln’s campaign pin.
Toby Jug is a name given to jugs modeled after quirky characters, historical figures, and pop culture staples. They were once a common sight in taverns and pubs but are more of a novelty item in the modern age. American Toby Jug Museum’s collection has more than 8,000 Toby Jugs, with some dating back to the 18th century. To make things better, admission is free.
Money makes the world go round, so you might as well learn more about it. Situated in the building of Chicago’s Federal Reserve, The Money Museum showcases the history of currency, displays rare bills, and even offers you a chance to test whether you can spot counterfeits.
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]]>Yes, you read that right—a museum dedicated entirely to the history of sanitation and toilets. The museum tracks the evolution of toilets from 2500 BC to modern times, displaying everything from ornately carved Victorian toilet seats to more rudimentary solutions from ancient times.
In La Crosse, Kansas, there’s a museum that celebrates a pivotal invention in agricultural history: barbed wire. The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum may sound niche, but it offers intriguing insights into how this simple tool revolutionized the American West.
Art is subjective, and the Museum of Bad Art in Massachusetts celebrates this notion to its fullest. With a collection of art “too bad to be ignored,” this museum showcases pieces that are flawed yet fascinating. It’s a celebration of artists’ attempts and failures.
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]]>The post 3 Unusual Museums to Visit in Cleveland, Ohio appeared first on tworeddots.com.
]]>Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick is the only museum in the US that focuses on witchcraft and the occult, as well as related cultures. It contains the personal collection of famous Wicca and occult writer Raymond Buckland as well as other intriguing artifacts, including after-life dolls from Ancient Egypt and items connected to the Salem Witch trials.
For carousel fans, Merry-Go-Round Museum is a must-visit. Visitors can learn more about the history of carousels, take a ride on a restored antique carousel, and explore various carousel memorabilia and antiques, including numerous carved animals that celebrate the craftsmanship of carousel artisans.
A Christmas Story House is a recreation of a house from Bob Clark’s cult comedy A Christmas Story. Alongside three other neighboring buildings, it serves as a museum dedicated to the movie. Visitors can see original props and even book an overnight stay in the complex.
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]]>The post 3 Unusual Museums You Should Visit in Chicago, US appeared first on tworeddots.com.
]]>Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being home to quite a large number of unusual museums that offer somewhat different experiences. Check out some of our favorites below.
Button Museum describes itself as the “only pin-back button museum” in the world. It is situated in the offices of pin-back button maker Busy Beaver Button Co and sports an impressive collection of pin-back buttons from the 19th century until today. You’ll also find a number of other historically-important buttons like George Washington’s inauguration buttons and Abraham Lincoln’s campaign pin.
Toby Jug is a name given to jugs modeled after quirky characters, historical figures, and pop culture staples. They were once a common sight in taverns and pubs but are more of a novelty item in the modern age. American Toby Jug Museum’s collection has more than 8,000 Toby Jugs, with some dating back to the 18th century. To make things better, admission is free.
Money makes the world go round, so you might as well learn more about it. Situated in the building of Chicago’s Federal Reserve, The Money Museum showcases the history of currency, displays rare bills, and even offers you a chance to test whether you can spot counterfeits.
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