Random Museums In America You Won't Believe Actually Exist (16 items)

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  (#3) The Museum Of The Weird In Austin, TX

  If you're looking for weird things, look no further than the aptly named Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas. This museum has displays of unusual creatures, from the legendary Fiji Mermaid to the Minnesota Iceman. They also have a large display of shrunken heads, and other unnatural oddities. Keep Austin weird, baby.   
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  (#14) New England Maple Museum

  Who doesn't like maple syrup? Communists and puppy-haters, that's who. The New England Maple Museum is dedicated to the history of this tasty syrup, perfect for pancakes and other breakfast treats (seriously, try it on eggs sometime). The museum is based in Pittsford, Vermont, and displays 17th century tools used to harvest and process maple syrup, old photographs, and even information about the history of the area. Their gift shop conveniently sells classic Vermont maple syrup and related treats. Their motto? "Get sticky." No, just kidding. But it totally should be.   
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  (#13) The International Banana Museum In North Shore, CA

  The International Banana Museum boasts of having over 20,000 items, all related to bananas. You know a museum is going to be good when they brag about how many things are inside. These items range from banana peels to a banana-shaped record player. The North Shore/Salton Sea-based museum also has bananas on display made from non-edible things like jade and porcelain.

  Plus, it wouldn't be a trip to a banana museum if you couldn't enjoy eating a few. The attached snack shop serves up banana milkshakes, banana splits, and even banana flavored soda. If you ever need to show something to scale, this is the place to go.  
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  (#10) The Neon Museum In Las Vegas

  Las Vegas, Nevada is known for its neon lights, so what better place for a museum dedicated to them? The Neon Museum is the place to go if you want a taste of Old Vegas. Some of the former casino signs that are on display include those from the Silver Slipper, Binion's Horseshoe, the Lucky Cuss Motel, and the Landmark. Most of the signs are displayed outside, in an area known as the Boneyard, so wear comfortable shoes! Also, maybe get some help for your crippling gambling addiction, Steve. It's getting out of hand.  
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  (#6) The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

  The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is located in the famed French Quarter. Like many other attractions in the area, it is not for the faint of heart. The items in its exhibits span the centuries and fit right in with the city's colorful past. You'll see items designed for bloodletting, voodoo potions, 18th and 19th century surgical instruments, and hand blown glass containers used to hold medical concoctions of all kinds. If you're planning on visiting this museum, maybe save the po' boys for afterwards.  
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  (#15) The National Mustard Museum In Middleton, WI

  Leave it to the Midwest to dedicate a museum to mustard, one of those game day hot dog must-haves. The National Mustard Museum, located in Middleton, Wisconsin, is the home of everything mustard. Here you'll see more than 5,000 different types of mustard from around the world, a display on mustard education (as in, how to pick the right type for your sandwiches), and mustard memorabilia. The investigation into their commissioned military personnel and said officers off-duty activities with candlesticks in the library remains ongoing.  

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