10 unusual museums –The most bizarre collections in the
world!
1. Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada
Shoe fanatics, rejoice! The Bata Shoe Museum houses a
collection of more than 10,000 items of footwear with over 4,500 years of
history. See 15th century Peruvian ceremonial aladeros and 19th century French
chestnut crushing clogs. From ancient Egyptian sandals to 20th-century
celebrity shoes, this vast shoe collection will excite both fashion devotees
and history buffs alike.
2. Paris Sewer Museum, Paris, France
Sure, travelers flock to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower,
but there's also the less conventional attraction: the Paris Sewer Museum.
First opened to the public in 1867, the sewer tunnels running underneath Paris
are where visitors can gain first-hand knowledge of the history and inner
workings of the city's sewer system.
3. Museum of Witchcraft,
Cornwall, England
Anyone even mildly curious about witches must visit the
Museum of Witchcraft in Cornwall. Opened in 1951 by Cecil Williamson, the
museum exhibits the largest witchcraft collection in the world. Visitors can
learn about the practice and history of witchcraft and magic, and observe
artifacts such as a witch's altar and a magician's sword. The museum also
houses a library of more than 3,000 books.
4. British Lawnmower Museum,Merseyside, England
The fastest lawnmowers, lawnmowers of the rich and famous,
and some of the most expensive lawnmowers in the world: these can all be seen
at the British Lawnmower Museum in Merseyside, England. With over 250
lawnmowers, this museum is a tribute to the garden machine invented in 1830 by
Edwin Beard Budding.
5. Toilet Seat Museum, Alamo Heights, Texas, United States
Barney Smith, a retired plumber, has been creating toilet
seat art for over 30 years. More than 1,000 of his decorated commode covers are
on display in the Toilet Seat Museum (Barney's garage) in Alamo Heights, Texas.
Since Barney is the only person who operates the museum, travelers should call
first, so he knows to open his doors.
6. Instant Ramen Museum,Osaka, Japan
Dedicated to ramen noodle cups and creator Momofuko Ando,
the museum showcases the many ramen flavors made throughout the years, and a
reproduction of the hut where the noodles were first produced. The museum has a
kitchen facility where visitors can make fresh noodles, as well as a factory
where visitors can assemble their own cup noodles.
7. Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum,Gatlinburg, Tennessee,
United States
Explore the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee housing a collection of over 20,000 sets of salt & pepper shakers
from around the world, some dating back to the 1500s. Andrea, an archaeologist,
was fascinated by the history behind salt & pepper shakers, and so she
launched the museum. The museum also displays the largest collection of pepper
mills in the world!
8. Cumberland Pencil Museum,Keswick, England
According to legend, a huge storm in the 1500s uprooted
trees in Cumberland, and graphite was discovered. Shepherds used the graphite
to mark their sheep, and thus began the area's pencil industry. The Cumberland
Pencil Museum takes visitors through the history of the pencil and pencil
making. The museum also houses the biggest pencil in the world; it's 26 feet
and 984 pounds!
9. SPAM Museum,
Austin, Minnesota, United States
In Austin, Minnesota, sits more than 16,000 square feet
dedicated to Spam. The Spam Museum features a wall of Spam, interactive
displays, a video, and historical exhibits of the Spam brand and Hormel Foods
Company. Visitors can even learn how the "mystery meat" is produced.
After touring the museum, browse Spam novelties in the gift shop and nosh on
Spam cuisine in the dining area.
10. Cat Museum, Kuching, Malaysia
In Malaysia,
the cat is considered lucky, and since Kuching translates to "The Cat
City,"
it is only
fitting that the Cat Museum be a popular attraction here. Feline enthusiasts
can
enjoy 2,000
exhibits, artifacts, and statues from around the world, from an Egyptian
mummified cat
to Hello
Kitty items.
The museum
is also a research and information center that concentrates on the history and
cultural
beliefs about cats.
Básicamente, la Gruta del Lago Azul
Creo que las imágenes lo ilustran muy bien: Melissani es una cueva situada en
la isla de Cephalonia,
noroeste de Sami en Grecia
