About Museum of Curiosities

Explore four floors of rare taxidermy, eerie historical oddities and curious artefacts at Nottingham’s Museum of Curiosities.

Spread across four floors, Nottingham’s Museum of Curiosities brings together the strange, unusual and extraordinary. Its collection was assembled over decades by a devoted explorer of the mysterious, and includes rare taxidermy, eerie historical oddities and curious artefacts with chilling backstories. With thousands of items to discover, the museum offers something for visitors of all ages.

Friendly guides share fascinating facts and spine-tingling tales, helping to bring the collection to life. The displays are constantly evolving, so there may be something new to see on a return visit. Whether your interests lie in the bizarre, the beautiful or the baffling, this is a distinctive look at the stranger side of history.

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Four floors of curiosities
Explore thousands of unusual exhibits, from rare taxidermy and historical oddities to artefacts with unsettling stories.
Stories behind the exhibits
Friendly guides share intriguing facts and spine-tingling tales about the museum’s unusual collection.
Displays that keep changing
The collection is constantly evolving, giving returning visitors the chance to discover something different.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:00–18:00
Wed
11:00–18:00
Thu
11:00–18:00
Fri
11:00–18:00
Sat
11:00–18:00
Sun
11:00–18:00

Opening hours may change. Check with the venue before visiting.

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