Peculiar Museums You Can Only Find in Portland, Oregon

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Portland has a reputation as one of America’s most retro cities, and some of its museums have the same hipster vibe. Check out some of the most peculiar and bizarre places you can only find in Oregon’s biggest city.

The Zymoglyphic Museum

This unusual museum is a brainchild of artist Jim Stewart, who made his unusual artifacts from found natural materials. Most of them look straight out of a horror movie, making this museum perfect if you’re in the mood for a good scare.

The Hat Museum

If you’re a huge fan of hats and want to find a museum that celebrates your obsession – this is just the place! The amazing collection will take you on an amazing journey through the history of this essential fashion accessory.

Kidd’s Toy Museum

They really don’t make toys like they used to, and this museum will remind you of the good old days. It features around 15,000 toys and similar artifacts created many decades ago, collected by the founder Frank Kidd.