Wilmington, North Carolina
Museum of the Bizarre
A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.
A collection of oddities lies within an unassuming old building near the waterfront of Wilmington, North Carolina. The Museum of the Bizarre, which opened in 2015, houses a medley of the macabre.
For just $3, guests can take their time viewing the private collection of Justin LaNasa, a local tattoo artist. LaNasa was inspired to open the museum as his wedding day approached and he realized he needed a place to store his accumulation of abnormalities.
A life-sized Pinhead greets visitors upon entering, and there’s another life-size Freddy that people can take pictures with. Other items on display include a lock of Alexander Hamilton’s hair, letters from serial killers, a crystal skull, a two-headed calf, Harry Houdini’s ouija board, and vintage medical equipment. There are also slightly less credible objects exhibited, like an imprint of Bigfoot’s footprint, a unicorn horn, a chupacabra hand, and the remains of a mermaid.
The museum holds a haunted house each year to celebrate Halloween, and occasionally hosts movie nights.
Know Before You Go
It's located next to the Serpentarium. Parking is available on the street right outside the building.
