Going to a museum doesn’t necessarily mean going to see art or historical artifacts. From witchcraft items to lawnmowers—there is a museum dedicated to just about anything you can think of. Here are a few of the world’s quirkiest museums.
The Dog Collar Museum, Kent, England
Nearly half a million pet lovers visit the Dog Collar Museum in Kent every year. Tucked away in Leeds Castle, this one-of-a-kind display showcases dog collars spanning five centuries. You can see doggie neckwear dating all the way back to Medieval times.
Funeral Museum, Vienna, Austria
The Funeral Museum in Vienna, also known as the Undertakers’ Museum, boasts a collection of nearly 1000 artifacts related to the city’s funeral and mourning traditions. Elaborate pallbearer uniforms, ancient hearses, and wreaths are some of the items you will find on display there.
Museum of Vampires and Legendary Creatures, Paris, France
Founded by Jacques Sargent, a self-proclaimed ‘vampirologist’, the Museum of Vampires focuses on everything related to these and other mythical creatures and their place in modern culture. Objects on display include Dracula toys, crossbows, antique books, and an anti-vampire protection kit.
Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb, Croatia
The Museum of Broken Relationship includes over 4,000 objects, from high-heeled shoes and cigarette lighters to love letters—all relics of failed relationships donated anonymously from around the world.