The 7 craziest museums in the world

Welcome to the fascinating world of museums! In this article we will take you on a journey to the most unusual and crazy museums the world has to offer. From museums dedicated entirely to the brain to museums with curious collections, here you'll learn all about the most unusual exhibitions that will amaze you.

1. brain museum, Peru

Opening year: 1997

More than 3000 exhibits are located in Peru's Capital Lima. In the brain museum you can marvel at a wide variety of brains. In addition to healthy brains, you will also find diseased brains, including brains of people who suffered from Alzheimer's disease or died of cancer. 

Since 1942, the clinic's team of neurologists has built a collection that includes several hundred animal brains and malformed fetuses, including one with a brain but no skull. Peru offers a true cabinet of brains, which is especially good for research.

2. phallus museum, Iceland

Opening year: 1997

The iceland The Icelandic Phallus Museum (Icelandic: "Hið Íslenzka Reðasafn") is located in Reykjavik and houses a collection of over 280 penis and testicle specimens from various animal species, including the human penis. 

The museum was founded by the Icelandic scholar Sigurður Hjartarson, who as a retiree received a specimen of a penis from a friend. The collection has grown steadily since then and now includes specimens from whales, seals, bears, crocodiles, foxes and other animals. 

The museum has a unique exhibition depicting the different shapes, sizes, colors and structures of penises and testicles. It also provides a unique opportunity to study the evolution of the reproductive organs of different species.

3. the living museum of the Damara, Namibia

Opening year: 2010

The living museum of the Damara is one of the most interesting and unique museums in Namibia. It is run by the Damara, an indigenous people of Namibia, and offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in their culture and traditions. Among other things, the Damara are considered the indigenous people of Namibia. 

The museum features a village that gives glimpses of the Damara people's daily life, as well as fascinating performances and songs that give a deep insight into their rich history and unique way of life. You also have the opportunity to see traditional Food and try your hand at handicrafts and traditional dances.

4. punk museum, Iceland

Opening year: 2016

The iceland Punk Museum (Icelandic: "Punkmúseum Íslands") is located in Reykjavik and offers you an insight into the history of Icelandic punk music. 

The museum has an impressive collection of memorabilia documenting the rise of punk in Iceland, from vinyl records and concert posters to original outfits from some of Iceland's most famous punk musicians. It is whimsically located in a former public restroom. The 1970s charm gives you the immediate feeling of being transported to the early days of the Icelandic punk music scene.

5th Condom Museum, Thailand

Opening year: 2007

The Condom Museum, officially known as The Condom Museum & Safe Sex Information Centre, is located in Nonthaburi, Thailand. It is the first condom museum in the world.

The museum aims to raise awareness about safe sex in Thailand and around the world. It offers an interactive tour that takes you through the history of condoms and explains the different types of condoms and how they are made. There is also information about protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS.

6th Gold Museum, Colombia

Opening year: 1939

The Gold Museum in Colombia, also known as the "Museo del Oro", is one of the most important museums in Latin America. It now houses more than 34,000 pieces of gold, platinum and other precious metals.

The museum has several rooms that show the history of Colombia's indigenous cultures and their connection to gold and platinum production. Each room represents a different culture. The exhibition shows the cultural importance of gold, as precious metals were considered sacred in many indigenous cultures of Colombia.

Some of the most famous pieces in the museum are the legendary Poporo Quimbaya (a golden drinking vessel) and the masks and jewelry of Tolima, Nariño and other tribes.

7. witch museum, Iceland

Opening year: 2000

The Witch Museum in Icelandalso known as "The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft," is located in the village of Hólmavík in northwestern Iceland. It shows the history of witchcraft and sorcery in the 17th century in Iceland.

The exhibition includes many authentic items related to the belief in witchcraft in Iceland, such as amulets and other magical objects. There are also replicas of rituals related to sorcery and witchcraft in Icelandic folklore.

A highlight of the museum is the replica "Necropants" or the "Nábrók". This is a pair of pants made from the skin of human legs and is said to bring in money.

The craziest museums in the world

With all these crazy museums, you can almost feel like a kid in a candy store. There are endless crazy museums in the world that can amaze us. The museums on our list are a start! Maybe now you have some museums on your bucket list too. One adventurous trip with TripLegend will in any case bring you closer to unique places and experiences that you will not forget.

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