To be a new Yorker means to deal with the strange, mysterious and unusual every day. Even during a routine trip to the subway or walk along one of the numerous streets you can stumble upon a rarity, and what to speak about museums and art objects, which are presented to the public. Of course, in new York there are strange museums not even one. If you are tired of the usual cultural institutions, our list just for you.
The city reliquary
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370 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY (cityreliquary.org, 718-782-4842)
Speaking about strange museums in the Big Apple is impossible not to mention the City reliquary in Williamsburg, where, in addition to the permanent exhibition of unique exhibits there is also a hall with temporary exhibitions (currently there you can visit the exhibition dedicated to the history, the city’s pizzerias) and vintage gift shop.
Research centre for the magic arts
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11 W 30th St, New York, NY (conjuringarts.org, 212-594-1033)
When a magician refusing to reveal their secrets, and you can’t cope with his curiosity, go to this library, which contains more than 11,000 books of magic, ventriloquism and sleight of hand. Knowledgeable employees of the institution will help enthusiasts of the magical arts to find everything you need to answer their questions and reveal what is usually hidden by the veil of secrecy.
Museum of the history of elevators
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21-03 44th Ave #206, Long Island City, NY (elevatorhistory.org, 917-748-2328)
Without elevators new York, as we know it, would not exist. It is dedicated to the collection of Patrick Caragata, who concurrently is the author of the book «History of the American Elevator industry: 1850-1910». It is easy to guess that the Creator of the Museum, located in long island, with passion refers to what: here you can learn about elevators, something not even imagined.
Museum of fire in new York
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Spring St, New York, NY (nycfiremuseum.org, 212-691-1303)
The Museum, which can be found in the old fire station, built in the style of Beaux-Arts in 1904, is a Paradise on earth for those who in his childhood dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Correction has exhibits from the time of the fire service in New Amsterdam to the latest fire-fighting equipment. Museum of fire commemorates the feat of the brave in their never-ending battle with the fire element.
The Louis Armstrong House
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34-56 107th St, Corona, NY (louisarmstronghouse.org, 718-478-8274)
National urban attraction is a modest house in Queens, where the real jazz legend, Louis Armstrong lived from 1943 until his death in 1971. There stored a personal collection of records of the contractor, consisting of 1,600 records, memorabilia, Armstrong, created through the efforts of a huge army of his fans, and furniture that remained in the house after the death of Lucille, the wife of Armstrong.
Micro Museum
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123 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY (micromuseum.com, 718-797-3116)
The Museum, established in 1986, remained true to himself even when the rest of the street has changed beyond recognition. It is the brainchild of artists Kathleen and William Laziza, who dedicated his «American resourcefulness, ingenuity and artistic innovation.» Here you can find a vast collection of interactive video installations, computer games, special effects and musical props.
Mmuseumm
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4 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY (mmuseumm.com)
The creators of the Mmuseumm, Museum of modern natural history is devoted to acquaint its public with modern and unique artifacts that illustrate the complexity of the modern world. The program of the Museum includes the most unusual exhibitions, such as «Tubes of toothpaste from all over the world», «Russian watch, modified manually» and «Collection of personal belongings, caught in the Pacific ocean». All stranshe and stranshe, don’t you think?
The Museum of American gangsters
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78 St Marks Pl, New York, NY (museumoftheamericangangster.org, 212-228-5735)
In the former diner is now a Museum dedicated to the legends of the new York criminal Olympus. Visitors can see impressive Arsenal of weapons during Bugsy Malone and listen to some absolutely crazy stories about the most desperate gangsters in new York.
Obscura Antiques & Oddities
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207 Avenue A, New York, NY (obscuraantiques.com, 212-505-9251)
Technically this place is a store, however, the hike there is not too different from going to the Museum. Here you can find antique furniture, a variety of stuffed animals, strange decorations, such as piranhas in the banks and dried butterflies and beetles in a special part. A plus is that if you see something you like, you can take it with you.
The Museum Of Trolls
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124 Orchard Street, New York, NY (212-560-7235)
Probably, many remember the little plastic men with long multicolored hair that probably flashed in the collections of children’s toys of all ages. No one knew who they were and where did these funny creatures. Trolls have become a real passion of designer Reverend Jen, which collects them from the time of study in the school of arts. Huge collection includes dolls of different sizes, shapes and colors of hair not even fit in the same room and partially stored in the apartment of the artist.
