Museums are always a fun visit.
There is so much history in the walls that they never fail to amaze us.
From coins, vases, swords to pictures and furniture, we get to learn a lot about our
ancestors from them.
But there are also some strange things found in museums.
Lets take a look at some of the weirdest museums in the world.
11.
Meguro Parasitological Museum.
If worms, insects and parasites are really not your thing, or if you are a little queasy,
it would be a better idea if you never visited the Meguro parasitological museum.
And if we are being truthful, if there ever was a list of weird things to collect, this
museum would hold some of the highest rated ones!
Do you want to meet the world’s longest tapeworm?
Go ahead, an 8.8 metre long giant tapeworm is waiting for you!
There are over 45,000 immersed and prepared parasite specimens in the collection here
accompanied by over 50,000 books on the same!
And even though the contents in the museum are really weird and puke worthy, it is still
a very popular tourist attraction!
But one thing that you will definitely be grateful for is that the creatures you see
on display are in jars and not inside you!
And if by any chance you do develop a fancy for them, there is a souvenir shop as well!
10.
Iceland Phallological Museum.
We all love our thing.
But still, the sight of one which does not belong to us is enough to give the heebie
jeebies.
And if that last statement holds true for you, stay away from the Iceland phallological
museum.
It is probably the only place in the world where specimens of the male sex organ are
collected.
It is probably the only museum in the world where phallic specimens, or penises, belonging
to all types of mammal in a single country are collected.
There are over 276 penises, ranging from hamsters to that of sperm whales!
The collection is actually an exhaustive one and contains penises of all mammals found
in the sea or on the land in Iceland!
Oh and yes, there are also human samples here, and the first was donated as recently as 2011!
9.
Instant Ramen Noodles.
Now we all love these instant noodles.
But for bachelors and brokes, this is pretty much a life saver on many occasions.
But still, to have an entire museum dedicated to instant noodles is not something most of
us would believe.
And yet, in Japan there is a museum dedicated to the creator of Ramen instant noodles where
you can see many specimens of the noodles!
Lovers of the noodles will actually rejoice at the sight of the museum as one can also
witness the birth of the chicken ramen through a faithful recreation of the work shed where
it was originally invented!
You can also learn about the surprisingly rich history of the Ramen noodles here and
even take part in quizzes!
And in a really fun activity, you can visit a cup noodle box shaped interactive theatre
as well!
Also, you can make some of our own in the kitchen and there is an exhaustive catalogue
of every Ramen noodle ever!
8.
Cancun Underwater Museum.
When you think of a museum, you obviously think of roaming around its large halls, examining
the artefacts and discussing it with you friends.
And while you may not be able to discuss anything with your friends while at the Cancun Underwater
museum, floating through the exhibits is actually a very good way to explore a museum.
Yes, that’s right!
Floating.
As its name suggests, the Cancun Underwater Museum in Mexico is actually located at the
bottom of the ocean floor in the National marine park.
There are over 500 sculptures there and it is a major tourist draw!
And the best part?
The statues are made of ph-neutral clay so the corals can grow as it serves as an artificial
reef as well!
7.
Museum of Broken Relationships.
Yeah the name sounds weird.
And the museum is basically just what is says!
Located in the beautiful Kulmer palace in Zagreb, Croatia, the museum is dedicated to
heart breaks that people have suffered.
The exhibits that are displayed here are actually personal objects left over from former lovers
and each of them are accompanied by a brief note explaining the object.
What is interesting is that the museum is actually a crowd sourced place and was conceptualized
as a travelling collection of donated items before it found a permanent house in the Kulmer
palace.
In fact, the museum has also won awards for its innovativeness!
All in all, a visit to the museum of broken relationships is sure to leave you with a
heavy heart, although you make take solace in the saying of having loved and lost is
better than not having loved at all!
6.
International Cryptozoology Museum.
Considering that it is not really an exact science, it is weird to have a museum dedicated
to it!
Cryptozoology is the study of animals and creatures that exist in myth and lore and
have no scientific verification yet!
But anyone interested in legends should visit this museum in the United States and contains
exhibits like Big Foot, mermaids and others!
And to top it all off, even if you are a non-believer, you will not be able to ignore some of the
so called evidence of the existence of these mythical creatures!
5.
Torture Museum.
Walking down the streets of Europe today, it is hard to imagine the tortures that were
committed here.
But just a few centuries ago, torture and public killings were a very normal part of
life.
Almost each city had a gallows and a scaffolding along with a torture chamber to get information
out of those thought to be involved in conspiracies, including witches.
Thankfully, that time is past but today, as a memory to the pains of the past, there is
a museum in Amsterdam where these devices can still be seen.
From the inquisition chair to the guillotine, there are over 40 instruments of punishments
housed in the museum.
What’s more is that there are guided tours for schools as well in order to educate the
children about the wrongs of torture and killing!
And just in case you are one of those who are kind of fascinated by the gory medieval
history, the torture museum in Amsterdam is just the place for you!
4.
Museum of Mummies.
Ok so this one is probably one of the scariest museums in the world as well.
And not because of the mummies themselves, but how they were made.
The museum of mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico contains a number of naturally mummified bodies
which were the result of a cholera outbreak in the city around 1833.
As you can imagine, the mummies usually have a face which clearly tells us how much pain
they were in!
But of course, no one had really thought of a museum.
It was just that the climate of Guanajuato is such that it led to a type of natural mummification
although scientists think that the bodies were embalmed to some degree.
The reason for these bodies to be displayed was that there was a local tax which was levied
for a more perpetual burial but those who could not were disinterred.
And some of the bodies which were in the best conditions were housed in a nearby building.
Soon, the bodies gained a little fame and people started to visit and thus, the idea
of the museum was born.
The total number of mummies found there today are around 111!
3.
Kafka Museum.
Franz Kafka was one of the most influential authors ever!
So it really does not come as that big a surprise that someone would dedicate a museum to him!
But what sets this museum apart from others dedicated to authors is that the museum actually
recreates the mood of the author for you to experience first-hand!
The museum is situated in Prague and one can view some of the first editions of the books
written by the great Kafka and you can also find many correspondences, diaries, manuscripts,
photographs and other items which give an insight into the life of Franz Kafka.
The museum actually began in Barcelona in 1999 and travelled to New York before finding
a permanent home in Prague.
It is a pretty good visit if you want to immerse yourself in the world of Kafka!
And in a very interesting monument here, there is a sculpture of 2 men who pee are peeing
on a map of the Czech Republic where you can read some of the most famous quotes by the
author!
2.
Paris Sewers Museum.
Paris is a beautiful and interesting city, but what you might not know is that even the
area under the city is pretty interesting!
There is a complex labyrinth which is basically the Paris sewer system that extends almost
as large as the city itself.
It stretches to about 2100 kilometers whose construction began in the 1850s!
The network of tunnels are an interesting place to explore as there is a museum which
one can visit as well.
There were facilities for exploring them in carts and boats but have since been replaces
with the Paris Sewers museum.
It is in fact a must see for anyone interested in engineering, public works or in fact, Les
Miserables!
All in all, it is one of the weirdest museums in the world with artefacts like sewer maintenance
equipment, mannequins of workers in full gear, huge wooden cleaning balls and many others.
Oh, and there is a gift shop as well if you want to take your memories of the Paris sewers
home!
1.
International Spy Museum.
Spies are generally one of the coolest things ever!
And many of us had childhood fantasies of becoming a spy when we grew up.
One of the most amazing things about spies are the gadgets that they use.
And so, Washington DC decided to open a museum dedicated to spy equipment!
It is the largest public collection of espionage artifacts in the world!
The devices on display here include spy cameras, disguised weapons, counterfeit money and cipher
machines!
What’s more is that the museum is actually a pretty fun place where you can participate
in interactive spy adventures and relive some of the most interesting history of spies!
So if you happen to be around Washington DC ever, do visit the International spy museum
to indulge in your childhood fantasies!
So that was our list of the weirdest museums.
Do you think we have missed out on any?
Or have you ever visited some of these extra ordinary places?
Do let us know what your experience was and if they are as interesting as they sound in
real life in the comments section below.
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