Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mummers Museum
A museum dedicated to the strange and extravagant costumes and memorabilia of the mummers, a tradition older than Philadelphia itself.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A museum dedicated to the strange and extravagant costumes and memorabilia of the mummers, a tradition older than Philadelphia itself.
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Delicate Wurlitzers, creepy clowns, and The Noid all share space in this insane explosion of kitsch history.
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
This little museum in the town where zombies were born celebrates the living dead.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
House of vintage taxidermy and Steampunk sculptures in a quiet Pittsburgh neighborhood.
El Castell de Guadalest, Spain
Continental Europe's only museum devoted to salt and pepper shakers features more than 20,000 designs.
Barcelona, Spain
This store decorated with Japanese and underground pop culture items has been the centre of Barcelona alternative fashion scenes for more than a decade.
Palma, Spain
This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.
Mollina, Spain
More than 70 detailed dioramas—including some rather nontraditional ones—fill this charming museum.
La Palma, Spain
Tools, pottery, and mummies showcase the history of La Palma's native people.
Valladolid, Spain
A somewhat mysterious biomedical museum housed inside a Spanish university.
Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
Living towers made of people that are now recognized by UNESCO.
Lucena, Spain
Holding the current title of "biggest chair in the world," it stands with little fanfare in Lucena, Spain.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Madrid, Spain
Replicas of fossils unearthed during renovation work reveal how this area would have looked millions of years ago.
Cabra del Camp, Spain
Super Robot anime statue guards a forgotten suburban development in Tarragona.
Alicante, Spain
Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Salamanca, Spain
An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.
A Coruña, Spain
This panoramic lift provides a futuristic ride up San Pedro Mountain.
Figueres, Spain
This overlooked museum houses an amazing collection of rare, antique typewriters.
Alicante, Spain
Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.
Madrid, Spain
A unique exhibit lets blind people experience famous works of art and architecture with their hands.
Madrid, Spain
Strange masks and obscure costumes are housed in this old Madrid corrala.
Barcelona, Spain
A bookstore dedicated to the intersection of comedy and art.
Casar de Cáceres, Spain
A cheese discovery made by shepherds became the pride of a region.