Museum of Wonder Drive Thru

Museum · Russell County

Museum of Wonder Drive Thru

Museum · Russell County

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970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875

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The Drive-Thru Museum in Seale, Alabama, is an enchanting, quirky roadside attraction where you can explore an eclectic collection of art and oddities without ever leaving your car.  

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970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875 Get directions

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"In the tiny town of Seale, Alabama, there is a roadside attraction that doesn’t require getting out of your car. It is a drive-thru, but not the usual kind: It’s not for burgers and fries, there is no ATM, and you can’t drop off your dry cleaning. It’s billed as the world’s first drive-thru art and antiques gallery. Created by artist and collector Butch Anthony in 2014, the Drive-Thru is an offshoot of his Museum of Wonder, and was built to help control the crowds who show up at the museum. In an unincorporated town of just a few hundred people, having even one such destination would be a gem, but having two near each other is an exceptional wealth of local folk art, unusual collections, antiques, and curios. The Drive-Thru Museum is made from stacked shipping containers, with windows cut into the sides to reveal a myriad of items collected or created by Anthony. It’s a short drive to get through the whole collection, but each piece will make you hit the brakes. There’s the two-headed ducklings, a large gallstone attached to poems (art he calls “intertwangleism”), drawings of skeletons and bones superimposed on old photographic portraits, and found-object art mixed with taxidermy animals. Take as much time as you need." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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David Thornton

Google
Okay, this is deeply weird, but a must-see roadside attraction. The museum, which consists of art and artifacts in cargo containers with windows, is free to drive or walk through. Exhibits include the world’s largest gallstone, an old airplane frame, and lots and lots of bones. Yeah, it gives off horror movie vibes. Check it out.

Sophie Skipper

Google
Visiting the Museum of Wonder felt like stepping into a hidden world of strange and fascinating treasures. I stop by every time I’m in the area because I always see something new and unexpected. Its not just a museum; it is an experience, one that made me appreciate the weird and wonderful in a whole new way.

Chanda Mitchell

Google
This made a three hour drive to pick up a car part totally worth it. This is the most original idea for a public art museum I’ve ever seen. We didn’t drive through though. We got out and walked and took our time. I took photos of everything and will recommend everyone I know stop by!

Danny P.

Google
I forgot to review this place when I came through a couple months ago but me and my sister both had a great time, really lifted our spirits in a dark time. It is a radical art exhibit with some freaky, some beautiful and some fun. What a genuine roadside treasure! (Forgot to add it is definitely worth walking through rather than driving if you have the time, there is so much detail you can likely only see up close) We appreciate those who put it together and upkeep it, thank you!!

Cute Kid

Google
We saw this on the road driving home from a beach trip and I found it to be enchanting! I was impressed by the collection and the time and love it took to build this…I would drive 20 minutes from my house to view it again but it’s probably most exciting and fascinating when you don’t go too far out of your way as one reviewer did…I couldn’t understand how this had less than perfect 5 stars so I read some of the reviews that gave less…the glare from the windows really only affects the camera, my eyes could adjust to see everything perfectly. I think this place is wonderful!!!! I absolutely love the idea of whomever worked to put this together. How very special to bring some art and culture to a small town with an otherwise poor reputation. You are beautiful ❤️

Jeremy Bowling

Google
Drove by here and the art is very creative, a lot of love and passion was put into these exhibits. It's open to the public and they only ask for donations. It may only take about 5-10 minutes to go through. I did have some issues seeing the exhibits because of the glare on the windows.

Taylor Westbury

Google
It's thoughtfully put together, free, and has some interesting artifacts and artwork. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing through the area! It's a looped road consisting of multiple storage containers. Each storage container is filled with oddities and surprises. Since the museum artifacts are contained within the storage containers, you can visit this drive through museum any day, regardless of weather.

Mike Forgie

Google
Free art installation and drive thru accessible - perfect for road trips, quick stops.

Nick H.

Yelp
It was super cool to go through and look at the different exhibits setup there. For completely free it was definitely worth it, which is why you should definitely leave a donation. If you've ever seen Gravity Falls, it gives me heavy Mystery Shack vibes, like looking into the mind of a crazy person. Super cool and super creepy, absolutely worth a visit.

Bill D.

Yelp
This is by far the creepiest place I've ever been. Its basically a bunch of box containers with windows, and inside are some of the wackiest odds and ends I've ever seen. It's like American Horror Story meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre and a little Motel Hell thrown in. You just drive up thru a little gravel road, park your car and walk around. There are little slots to put a donation in, so it only costs as much or as little as you want. Utterly fascinating and insanely morbid. Whoever created it hopefully got some serious psychiatric treatment sooner or later. Loved it. Definitely a must see.

Kaylee W.

Yelp
Such a fun place to stop by when on a long road trip. It was creepy, yet very interesting. It was like the scariest antique store you have ever been in, built into shadow boxes. I got some really cool photos and it was a fun stop on our 7 hour car ride. You don't have to get out of the car. I definitely recommend driving by if old enough. I could see it being scary for a younger audience.

Tawanda L.

Yelp
I popoohed this place till I looked the guy up hes a lot like Gump. He's been on Tv his art is in museums, he's been in the paper and he's written a book or two soo I didn't think too much of the museum but he's got an interesting back story. You can also go camping in some event he does elsewhere on the property. He does have a Facebook so check him out. His name is Butch Anthony google it and see what his accomplishments!

Mac F.

Yelp
This museum is one of a kind. You'll never find anything like it! Very beautiful for pictures and also a great place to stop and look around while on the road. You can drive thru and stay in your car, or get out and experience it on foot. We love your work Butch