Museum of the Weird
412 E 6th StreetAustin, TX, 78701
(512) 476-5493
Austin, TX, 78701
Austin, TX, 78701
(512) 476-5493
February 26, 2026
Thought it was a pretty neat stop. If you look at the history of Barnum, Freak Shows and Circus it is quite intresting. In the context of a time period where there was no CGI, illusions, oddities etc would have been mind boggling. So take the hoaxes there with a grain of salt and enjoy them! Some genuine stuff here too..maybe.
February 22, 2026
My friend took me to Museum of the Weird while I was visiting Austin, and it was definitely a unique experience. If you’re into the odd and unusual things life has to offer, this place is right up your alley. It’s quirky, a little strange (in a fun way), and something different from the typical tourist spots.
February 16, 2026
We had a fun time at the Museum of the Weird. It’s definitely a quirky, unusual spot with lots of oddities and playful displays, and it really captures that offbeat Austin vibe. You can wander through the twists and turns of the exhibits, see some classic sideshow curiosities, and snap some fun, unique photos. If you enjoy campy, strange attractions with a sense of humor, you’ll probably have a good time. That said, it’s on the smaller side and we were through it in about half an hour, so the ticket price felt a little high for what you get. Some of the displays are more lighthearted than substantial, and if you are expecting a large, in depth museum experience, this is not that. Overall, it’s a fun stop if you are exploring downtown and want something different, just maybe not the best value compared to bigger attractions. Four stars for creativity and vibe, with a small knock for price and size.
January 25, 2026
The Museum of the Weird is SO MUCH FUN!! I love finding weird and quirky places/things to do and this museum was perfect! It’s not super huge but the amount of interesting exhibits inside far exceeded my expectations! As a horror lover; the wax exhibits were my favorite part! The front staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming too! I definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area and looking for something fun to do!
November 30, 2025
I wish I could give a sixth star. Here’s one more: ⭐️ The people were very nice at the front desk, and were quick to help us. The museum itself was longer than I expected and very interesting. There were lots of things to look at and explore and it was very reasonably priced. There were three stories, but the whole thing is one long hallway so at the end you gotta scoot back through. They had plenty of things on display from foreign curios to pop culture horror movie wax figures.
November 19, 2025
It was a short tour but overall fun! It was a little spooky but not as bad as a haunted house. We brought flyers for a free souvenir and they gave us 2 postcard looking flyers in return. I’d say it’s good to visit at least once just for the experience. I lost the backing of one of my earrings near King Kong and it was nearly impossible to find:(
November 19, 2025
It was a short tour but overall fun! It was a little spooky but not as bad as a haunted house. We brought flyers for a free souvenir and they gave us 2 postcard looking flyers in return. I’d say it’s good to visit at least once just for the experience. I lost the backing of one of my earrings near King Kong and it was nearly impossible to find:(
November 11, 2025
My daughter and I stopped by to check this place out and it was pretty neat! It was quirky and its vibe was classic horror meets carnival side show meets Ripley's Believe It or Not. We really enjoyed taking this self-guided tour...there was something new and freaky around every corner. Stay weird!
October 25, 2025
Museum of the Weird ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Fun but a bit cliché — go in with the mindset to just enjoy yourself and have some laughs. The folks at the front counter are friendly and welcoming, which adds to the charm. A quirky little stop if you’re exploring downtown Austin!
Total Score:2015
Brianna Harte
This was fun! A little pricey for the small size but it was entertaining to look at all the artifacts and decide the truth about its origin. If you're trying to Keep Austin Weird- go visit the Museum of the Weird!