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

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

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

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

Authentic gondola hanging from the ceiling, notable mural in the back room.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

An enchanted arts space which assumes infinite identities.

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.

One man's vast collection of artifacts and ephemera from matchbooks and postcards to vintage neon signs and cars.

A shrine to a skeleton saint in the city of angels.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

The last of its kind in the country.

"Looks so real, it's scary!"

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.