"Weird" might be Austin's watch-word, and the Museum of the Weird makes a strong effort to do its part to keep the city weird. It bills itself as "America's Strangest Attraction," and it showcases a number of curios suited for making visitors experience the strange.
Weird artifacts, weird statues, a weird giant King Kong, weird memorabilia: everything here is meant to contribute to the place's mission. In addition to a guided tour of the space, admission grants visitors the chance to see a sideshow.
Adjacent to the space you'll find the Lucky Lizard Gift Shop, offering a number or weird gifts along with some interesting decorative items that might just add a distinctive touch to your home.
If you'd like to see the Museum of the Weird for yourself, it's a short trek from Elan East on East 6th Street in downtown Austin.
Museum of the Weird
412 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
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