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Taking babies out for a pram ride at the Essex Babes' Hotel and Nursery Training Centre in 1926.
collections

The Rise and Fall of Britain's Biggest Pram Collection

One devoted Englishman accumulated hundreds of historic baby carriages.
Linda Rodriguez McRobbie February 8, 2021
ReGEN Haus
Fillmore, California

ReGEN Haus

An entertaining journey through the odd and strange awaits visitors to this shop.
Novis Mortem Collective
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Novis Mortem Collective

Inside this shop, visitors are treated to a unique blend of natural history and art.
Januš Parulis Museum of Life and History of Hrodna
Hrodna, Belarus

Januš Parulis Museum of Life and History of Hrodna

An unusual museum home to a vast collection of items that represent everyday life.
Les Oakes and Sons Architectural Reclamation Yard
Cheadle, England

Les Oakes and Sons Architectural Reclamation Yard

Inside this reclamation yard is a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Devoted collectors are often drawn to bricks with striking typography and design. These appeared in Patrick Fry's <em>Brick Index</em>.
architecture

Inside the World of British Brickophiles

To devoted collectors, the humble building materials are full of stories—and well worth stockpiling.
Karen Chernick January 5, 2021
Because of their exoskeletons, insects can remain in a collection for hundreds of years if they're well cared for.
insects

A Massive Collection of Dead Insects Lives Inside Filing Cabinets in a Canadian Office

Growing since 1886, this taxonomic library is among the largest insect repositories in the world.
Marc Fawcett-Atkinson November 25, 2020
Lee's Legendary Marbles & Collectables
York, Nebraska

Lee's Legendary Marbles & Collectables

Visitors to this museum will uncover a whimsical collection of marbles from across time.
He was frustratingly skilled at slicing up maps.
libraries

How German Librarians Finally Caught an Elusive Book Thief

For decades, often using a fake identity, he stole antique maps worth thousands of dollars each.
Jeffrey Arlo Brown November 23, 2020
Naples, Italy

Stazione Neapolis

A special area of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is located inside a metro station.
Don't take stuff from Pompeii, or anywhere else. But if you already have, kindly give it back.
collections

How to Give Stolen Artifacts Back to Historic Sites

Penitent pilferers can—and should—return their finds.
Jessica Leigh Hester October 22, 2020
List

10 Places That Will Take You to Potato Paradise

Take a global tuber tour.
Sam O'Brien October 22, 2020
The AllenDalek, standing sentinel outside "Neil Cole’s Adventures in Science Fiction: Museum of Sci-fi."
museums

When a Town Council and a Sci-fi Museum Went to War Over a Dalek

Thanks to support from the community and the world, the Doctor Who villain is rising again.
Bonnie October 15, 2020
These "Yooperlites" would fit right in in a game of laser tag.
collections

The Spectacular Science of the Great Lakes' Glowing Rocks

Under UV light, some of them look downright magical.
Jessica Leigh Hester October 13, 2020
Joshua Tree, California

World Famous Crochet Museum

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
The facade of the African Heritage House
Mlolongo, Kenya

African Heritage House

This beautiful, all-in-one museum, private residence, and bed and breakfast houses a rich collection of African art.
Seashell Gallery
Lisbon, Portugal

Seashell Gallery

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.
Barn Attic
Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Barn Attic

Inside this 150-year-old barn turned antique shop is a vast array of items for curios hunters.