Step Inside the World’s Most Unconventional Museums
Have you ever been to a museum? If not, then you should! Museums are places where people can learn about history, art and science. They’re also sometimes used as a place for people to learn more about themselves. Some museums have entire exhibits dedicated to this very purpose—and they’re fascinating! There are so many interesting museums out there that it’s hard to decide which ones deserve your attention first. So in this post, I’ll give you an overview of some of my favourite unusual museums around the world (and hopefully inspire you to visit them yourself).
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World’s Largest Collection of Cowboys
Texas is well known for its history, but it’s also got one of the world’s largest collections of cowboy artefacts. The Cowboy Hall of Fame in Lubbock, Texas boasts over 5,000 items on display—including boots and hats from all over the world. The museum has a collection that includes everything from saddles to revolvers to lassos (and even a few prancing horses).
A Museum Dedicated to Toilet Paper
The Museum of Toilet Paper is a museum in Wisconsin that houses an extensive collection of toilet paper rolls. The building itself was once a warehouse, which was converted into a public space by converting it into an art gallery, library and library/museum hybrid. The display includes over 3,000 different types of paper ranging from different brands to different colours and sizes. There are also some fun facts about why people use certain kinds: for example, you’ll learn if there’s something special about blue or white toilet paper versus green ones (answer? It all depends on your mood).
The museum would be worth visiting if only because it’s one of the best ways to learn more about how we’ve come to enjoy this consumable product so much as well as what makes each type unique!
A Museum Dedicated to Dogs
The Dog Museum is a museum in the UK dedicated to dogs of all kinds. It’s also one of the most unusual museums in the world because it has a collection of dog art, toys and books!
The museum was founded by an Englishwoman named Elizabeth Harrison who wanted to create an educational resource for visitors who wanted to learn more about their pets or simply see what makes them unique. Since then, she has collected thousands upon thousands of items from all over the world—everything from paintings (including some by famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci) to stuffed animals and even rock ‘n roll records!
The World’s Largest Collection of Coffee Cups
The World of Coffee Museum is located in a former coffee factory in Amsterdam. The museum has over 5,000 cups—some of them dating back to the 17th century and some more contemporary than that. You can also find other types of drinks like tea, beer, or even milk here. The museum shop sells some of these items but not all of them; you’ll have to buy your souvenir cup if you want one!
A Museum Dedicated to the Giant Squid
The world’s largest squid is on display at the National Marine Aquarium, in Brixham, Devon. The giant squid can grow as large as 6 metres long and weigh up to 6 tons, but only a few specimens are known to have managed this size. In 2007 one was caught off the coast of Japan by a Japanese fisherman named Tsukamoto Masatoshi who thought he had died and gone to heaven when he saw this massive creature swimming past him in his boat’s wake! It took him three hours just to cut off one tentacle from its body before it died from loss of blood flow due to its size which makes sense: if you cut off your finger it won’t heal very well.
Now you know why museums like these exist. A museum filled with taxidermy animals that have been posed in humorous situations
The taxidermy museum in London, England is a popular tourist attraction. The museum features all sorts of taxidermied animals, including lions and bears that have been posed in humorous situations. You’ll also see a herd of zebras painted as though they’re running away from something—perhaps a hungry lion? The gift shop inside the museum sells many items related to animal preservation; you can find t-shirts with slogans such as “I laughed harder than any human could ever imagine.”
There are so many interesting museums out there. Museums can be fun and educational, but they also have other benefits. Museums are a great way to learn about history, culture, and the natural world—all things that we should know more about in our modern lives. Many of these museums focus on science or technology as well! I hope this list has inspired you to explore some of the world’s most unusual museums. They’re a great way to learn about history, culture and art without having to travel too far from home!
