Alton, Illinois: American Oddities Museum
Exhibits on Alton history, haunted objects, supernatural history, sideshow relics, medical quackery, serial killers, funeral artifacts, religious objects. Has a FeeJee Mermaid. The personal collection of owner Troy Taylor. Opened March 2024.
- Address:
- 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL
- Directions:
- Downtown, a block north of US-67. On the south side of E. Broadway just east of Alton St.
- Hours:
- F-Su 12-5
- Admission:
- Adults $5
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Several exhibits are devoted to all types of odd: serial killers, circus freaks, supernatural etc. Items on display range from an old school embalming table and antique funeral memorabilia, to artifacts found at Jonestown and brick samples from HH Holmes murder castle.
Lots of informational signage and interesting photographs. While many items appeared to be authentic, several others seemed to be replicas available for sale online, such as the various prison ID badges included in its serial killer exhibit.
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