A bizarre collection of gifts to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il from the despots of the world.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

The amazing wonder cabinets of a very rich Austrian archbishop.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

The cafe that acts as the social hub for the small volcanic island of HMS Bounty fame.

A Natural History and Science Emporium.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.

A tiny museum housed in a New York freight elevator specializes in the "overlooked, dismissed, or ignored."

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

"In the Dark" Restaurant in Paris offers dinner in complete darkness.

Pizza with a side of fine art.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.