The Skeleton Key Odditorium
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This museum and curiosity shop provides a glimpse into an often-overlooked past to show guests that there is beauty and wonder in the macabre.

Museum and curiosity shop in downtown Portland, Oregon. Presents unusual and unconventional historical elements of human history through educational and themed exhibits. Focuses on the macabre, strange, and unusual, breathing life back into forgotten artifacts. Features a dungeon dedicated to vampires, Victorian mourning practices, local Pacific Northwest macabre history, scary clowns, circus sideshow memorabilia, medical oddities, glowing uranium glass, radium clocks, paranormal items, and secret societies. Rotating artist showcases. Offers an immersive self-guided tour where visitors can explore at their own pace. Children can request EMF readers for ghost hunting. Retail store designed like a Victorian parlor, selling oddities, metaphysical items, gothic clothing, and local art.

Why Go

πŸ’€ Unique museum & curiosity shop with a focus on the macabre
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Immersive self-guided tour with diverse exhibits
πŸ‘» Opportunity for children to ghost hunt with EMF readers
πŸ›οΈ Shop for unusual items, art, and metaphysical goods

Why Avoid

⚠️ Can get crowded mid-day on weekend afternoons

Tips

Visit outside mid-day weekends to avoid potential wait.
Children can request EMF readers for ghost hunting.

Cost

πŸ’° General Admission $15, Senior/Student/Veteran $13, Youth 4-14 $9.

Hours

πŸ•’ Wednesday 12:00pm-5:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm, Monday-Tuesday Closed. Museum admissions cease 30 minutes before close.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Nearby parking available.

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