museums
The year 2023 is International Museum Day. Let’s celebrate by visiting some of the strangest museums in the world, which display anything from dog collars to human hair.
On this International Museum Day, we veer off the beaten path to investigate the exceptional. These unconventional museums defy expectations and provide a window into the unique facets of human civilization, displaying anything from toilets and phalluses to failed relationships and subpar artwork. Strangest museums in the world and learn about their fascinating—and frequently perplexing—exhibits.(Pinterest)
The Museum of terrible Art (MOBA) in Massachusetts, USA, exhibits a variety of works of art that are “so bad, they’re good,” showing off inadvertently funny and strange art.A variety of toilets from many times and civilizations are on display at the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Delhi, India, which analyses the development of toilets and sanitation systems.Sajjad Hussain for AFP
The study and exhibition of penises from diverse animal species, including animals, marine life, and even specimens relating to folklore, are the focus of the Icelandic Phallological Museum in Reykjavik, Iceland.(Pinterest)
The Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on parasites and how they affect people and animals. It has a sizable collection of specimens that have been conserved, as well as educational exhibits and hands-on activities.(Pinterest)