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

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

Bring your hiking shoes, wool socks, and thermal underwear for a stay in these cozy forest huts.

This strange portrait of six ladies with chicken bodies commemorates a count's dirty habits.

This wonky bit of historical taxidermy is experiencing a second life online.

A Japanese video game arcade hides in the back of a Swedish pool hall.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.

At this hidden studio, the dying art of taxidermy is alive and well.

This collection of grinning ephemera has grown from basement to Brooklyn.

This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

New York's oldest magic store.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

This eclectic sculpture garden in Brooklyn, home to a bizarre collection of art, was once a run-down junkyard.

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

This little museum is built on a theater that was once a wildly elaborate speakeasy.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

A veritable variety of odds and ends.

Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.