The Museum Of The Weird In Texas Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

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.

...and replicas of skeletons that are said to have belonged to mermaids.

Your ticket also includes admission to a freakshow, where you'll see fire-swallowing and this hairy-chested woman, among others.

Get trapped in the clutches of an angry animatronic gorilla...

...and scurry past two different mummies as you half-expect them to pop up and chase after you.

...and a wax figure of the "Elephant Man" who had a genetic abnormality that caused his extremities to swell to unimaginable sizes.

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.

The Museum of the Weird is located at 412 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701 and is open daily from 10am to midnight.

So, what do you say? Who’s ready to experience the weirdness?

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.