Museum of The Weird
Museum of The Weird
3.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Museum of the Weird is one of the world's last true dime museums continuing in the tradition of P.T. Barnum. It is located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas inside Lucky Lizard Curios & Gifts. The museum boasts a variety of unusual attractions, such as monsters, mummies, freaks of nature, shrunken heads, and Fiji mermaids. It also features paranormal subject matter like ghosts, UFO's and Bigfoot, and is home to the world famous Creature in Ice!
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esme
36 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Very small ”museum”, it was a waste of money to go there. Can’t recommend!! The man who performed a ”live show” started complaining about not being paid, asking for tips. The fee to the museum was too expensive and then they expect the visitors to start paying his salary too??
Written January 20, 2020
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Kaitlyn
Rhode Island10 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The workers are super nice. The beginning of the museum has some cool things like shrunken heads and stuff. Beyond that it’s basically just a few wax figurines of characters from movies. The tour is alright considering the price if you are into that stuff. The reason I am only giving 1 star is because at least half of the tour is dedicated to people/animals born with birth defects and other health conditions labeling them as “freaks” and “weird.” In short, the museum is underwhelming and IMO kind of offensive.
Written January 20, 2020
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Rob S
Boise, ID740 contributions
Feb 2020
I didn't really want to do this because the "exhibits" were the kind of things I've seen before for free at curio shops in Seattle and Long Beach WA. My wife was interested so we wasted the $12 each to go in. I was kind of disappointed since I've seen this stuff before, but my wife wasn't happy after the show. She felt it was kind of sad and taking advantage of someone. And the iceman to me looked like a fake monster or gorilla suit in a block of ice. Save your money and buy another drink at the bar of your choice on 6th street.
Written March 10, 2020
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CharisseThompson
Fort Lauderdale, FL543 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
Cool place for interesting facts...... or are they??? It’s still nice they have something to keep you with an open mind with the “weirds” of the world. We grabbed some nice souvenirs at the end. They were veryyyy strict about wearing your mask throughout the entire experience, couldn’t remove even to take any photos. Checkout my koozie.. “Keep Austin Weird”
Written August 30, 2020
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Dameon G
Mount Vernon, NY880 contributions
Jan 2020
I love the museum of Weird. I have never been to a museum like this it was weird, different and entering. I recommend doing the live show. Its not as scary as I thought It would be but I love it nonetheless. Recomemded must see or do if in downtown Austin.
Written January 31, 2020
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Smilyv
Illinois3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Great restaurants and good BBQ. Went to piano bar waited to see bats and they didn’t come out. Went the last night we were there recommend going sooner it was hot in July there.
Written August 23, 2023
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ALAN W
Leawood, KS840 contributions
Feb 2022
We were in Austin visiting relatives. We had an open day to explore the city. My wife wanted to go to this museum. I wasn't sure what to expect.
It had a mix of history, strange things, & lots of stuff about old horror flicks & stars.
It was ok. Some things were very unique & interesting. Some things just plain weird.
It had a mix of history, strange things, & lots of stuff about old horror flicks & stars.
It was ok. Some things were very unique & interesting. Some things just plain weird.
Written March 11, 2022
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Erin B
11 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My7 year old daughter heard about this on a tour of Austin and was immediately sold on going. We did not know what we were really getting into and I think that my experience would have been more positive if I had the correct expectations. That said, my 7 year old liked it a lot more than I did. I was worried as we were going through that she would have nightmares about shruken heads and mummies (she did not). If you or your family is into horror/creepy/spooky you will probably love it. It's not a huge space but is chock full of exhibits.
Written July 1, 2024
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MNabil84
Austin, TX4 contributions
Jul 2021
Museum of the MEH
Just plastic dolls of Hollywood movies stuff and urban legends.
Nothing there was real or even close to interesting.
I gave it two stars because the staff there were extra nice and friendly, otherwise I'd give it one star.
Just plastic dolls of Hollywood movies stuff and urban legends.
Nothing there was real or even close to interesting.
I gave it two stars because the staff there were extra nice and friendly, otherwise I'd give it one star.
Written July 3, 2021
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I. A.
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Is a budget take of “Ripley’s believe it or not” but dingy, smaller, dirtier, and less organized. There are electric cables in sight and layers of dust. Is definitely quirky and weird. I enjoyed it, but I would not have payed what they charge for the value of the delivery and the time spent in there. I’m unsure if I would recommend a friend to do it at least once while visiting Austin.
Written May 24, 2023
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Is this accessable for those with mobility issues? My friend is not in a wheelchair but needs places to rest frequently due to severe joint pain. So multiple benches or resting places, and wide walking space would be needed for her to be comfortable and enjoy herself.
Written January 2, 2020
No, there are stairs that bring you to a show upstairs. There is a narrow winding passage way as well.
Written January 2, 2020
I believe kids are about seven dollars per child under 8(I can't remember if it's under 8 or 9). Adults are around $12 but I'm not sure about senior citizen. I never looked at that price. Sorry, I'm not too helpful but I think your kids should go somewhere else because this is 10-30 minutes to look at and short show. I'm not sure if your kids likes weird things then go for it but the money isn't worth to spend. Like I said before, if the price is $5 dollars per person/child then I'll go there for sure. Let me know if you like it or not.
Written July 26, 2015
Steve B
Austin, Texas
Wiley, thanks for inquiring! The price for seniors is $11 and includes the museum, guided tour, and show. Kids under 8 are $7 each.
I hope you can make it, my wife and I are the owners and put our heart and soul into building this place and providing our guests with quality entertainment.
And please realize ChicagoGal0028 is one of the small minority of people who have given us a negative 1 star review. If you want people's true reactions, look at ALL of the reviews on Trip Advisor or Yelp, and not just this one Negative Nellie. :)
Thanks Wiley, I hope you can make it!
Written July 26, 2015
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