Are you looking for a unique gift for that impossible-to-buy-for someone? May we recommend a pack of serial killer-themed stickers, an animal skull, or some sort of taxidermied creature? If this list of items intrigues you, you will want to visit the wonderful and bizarre Learned Lemur, a two-story oddities shop in Denver, Colorado. You never know what incredible treasures you will find here.

Located in Denver is the weird and wacky Learned Lemur. Billed as "Colorado's Premier Oddities Dealer," the Learned Lemur is just that: an unusual shop that deals with all things macabre and weird, beginning with authentic antiques that include art and decor, icons, books, and more.
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This shop was created in 2016 by Jonathan Alberico, who started collecting strange items at a young age. In 2021, the Learned Lemur moved to their current home on historic Colfax Ave.
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And from the minute you walk in, you'll be impressed. This shop is adorned with features that will make you stop and stare from large chandeliers to an antique skeletal zebra that dates back to the mid-1800s.
There is 1,100 square feet of oddities for you to explore and admire. You'll find museum-worthy antiques, human and animal skulls, horrifying medical tools, hidden hallways, and so much more.
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Plus, the Learned Lemur is your one-stop shop for all things dead and taxidermied, which they do via Dermestid beetles. These beetles can strip the deceased animals of their flesh in a matter of hours.

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This Denver oddities shop supports nearly two dozen local artists by offering consignment opportunities. They also host a variety of events from seances to a monthly market, which features dozens of unique local artists and small businesses.
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And you can’t forget about the Conspiracy Circus live sideshows. These sold-out shows feature pain-proof performances where you can witness fire eating, sword swallowing, belly dancing, and so much more.
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Keep in mind that tickets do sell out so you'll want to purchase yours early.
And while the things you'll find in the store will certainly impress you, that's just the beginning. The Learned Lemur is also home to the world's smallest apothecary and reading room.
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To learn more about Colorado's oldest and most authentic oddities shop - including upcoming events and Conspiracy Circus' — visit the Learned Lemur's website.
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The Learned Lemur, 2220 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA