Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Museum of Curiosities)

Museum of Curiosities

Visitors explore three floors filled with thousands of paranormal artifacts, taxidermy, and items linked to famous supernatural occurrences such as the Enfield haunting and Demon House. Displays feature an original funeral hearse, movie props from iconic horror films, and an exhibition focused on Mexico's Island of Dolls. Guests can also don hard hats to enter an underground cave-like section housing animal burial areas and human skulls.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Full-access museum visit: £8.00 per person. Drinks lounge: unlimited drinks for £1.00 per visitor.

Hours

Tuesday–Sunday 11:00 am–6:00 pm; Monday closed.

Ages

Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Food & Drink

An on-site drinks lounge offers hot and cold beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate amidst horror-themed decor.

Parking

Pay-and-display parking is available outside on the main road or 30 yards away. One side of the road becomes a bus lane Monday–Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, so parking is only available on one side then.

Going?

Location

The Museum of Curiosities · 75 - 77 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (3/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (2/5)

Best For

Paranormal enthusiasts and horror fans

Vibe

Eerie and macabre

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Admission is valid for an entire day, allowing you to leave and return later the same day free of charge.
  • Pay-and-display parking is available on the main road, but note that one side becomes a bus lane on weekday afternoons.
  • Browse the curio gift shop at your leisure for mementos and keepsakes.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book general museum admission in advance?

No advance booking is required for regular daytime visits.

Are children allowed to visit?

Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, as some exhibits, including eerie dolls, may be unsettling for younger children.

Is photography allowed inside the museum?

The museum maintains a strict no-photography policy, except within a designated area near the human skull exhibit.

Are visitors permitted to touch any of the exhibits?

In the cave-like area, two human skulls are made available for visitors to hold.

Are refreshments available on site?

An on-site drinks lounge offers hot and cold beverages alongside horror-themed decor and live camera feeds from around the museum.

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