The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

Museum · Northwest District ·

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

Museum · Northwest District ·

Shop & museum of oddities, cryptids, and freaky photo ops

Information

2234 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 Get directions

@atlasobscura

4,908 Postcards · 2,019 Cities

9 Portland Places That Raise More Questions Than Answers

"The sentiment of the oft-repeated slogan, “Keep Portland Weird” is exemplified in the eclectic shop/museum known as the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium. According to the Peculiarium’s website, the shop and art space was established in 1967 by a Portland, Oregon explorer named Conrad Talmadge Elwood whose love for all things weird, freaky and zany caused him to have a dream of the store which he promptly forgot. While Elwood’s story is suspect, the fabricated origin is perfectly in character for the shop which seems to celebrate pranks and hucksterism. The gift shop space contains a massive Bigfoot statue that greets customers and the shelves are jam-packed with weird pop artifacts, cheap gag toys, and creepy specimens. In the Peculiarium itself, the wide variety of exhibits include a nightmare dollhouse, a lot of very odd drawings and memorabilia, and even a trip inside a zombie’s brain. Photography is encouraged and there are great places for visitors to take selfies, including a seated, evil-looking Krampus with blazing red eyes and a life-size recreation of an alien autopsy. In addition to the items for sale, the space doubles as an art gallery, spotlighting talented local Portland artists who can hang their works among the bustling kitsch ephemera. Ironically the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium’s most squirm-inducing attraction is not its fake severed body parts. They also serve fresh chocolate chip bug cookies, sprinkled with edible scorpions, mealworms, and crickets. Update as of February 1st, 2021: The Peculiaruim is closed indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/9-portland-places-that-raise-more-questions-than-answers

ATLAS_OBSCURA

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

Your Ultimate Guide to Feast 2018 | Eater Portland

"I view the Peculiarium museum as a testament to Portland’s weirdness and a quirky place to visit if you’re looking to kill time." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

https://pdx.eater.com/2018/9/14/17861346/your-ultimate-guide-to-feast-2018

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@postcardnews

22,027 Postcards · 1,950 Cities

A cheeky museum-shop of oddities, cryptids, and Portland lore, open daily in Slabtown. Highlighted by national travel writers and loved for playful photo ops.

https://peculiarium.com/pages/visit

Things to Do in Portland (2025)

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@nomadicmatt

6,682 Postcards · 1,172 Cities

14 Things to See and Do in Portland, Oregon in 2025

"If you’re after something decidedly weird and unconventional, the Peculiarium is a creepy emporium full of odd drawings, gag toys, curios in jars and a giant Bigfoot statue; I found the lifelike fake severed body parts and the freshly baked cookies studded with bugs, scorpions and mealworms particularly memorable—this place epitomizes Portland’s “Keep Portland Weird” vibe and is not suitable for kids." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/see-and-do-portland-oregon/

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

M M.

Google

It was great. They had lots of awesomely wierd stuff. If you're into the weird, horror, unique, peculiar etc you'll love it here. Snagged a couple mystery bags and was happy with the outcome. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Kevin H.

Google

This is a retro creature feature horror fans spot. I had a lot of fun. Took a lot of pictures. It’s a worthwhile little cult, following kind of spot. If you’re visiting Portland, it’s a great place to get some souvenirs that are gonna be definitely unique.

Bee

Google

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderfully weird! 🤪 This place is pure Portland chaos - shrunken heads, bigfoot displays, oddities galore. Small but packed with bizarre treasures. Perfect for 30-45 mins of "WTF?!" fun. 🎪👽 Kids love it, adults laugh at it. Worth the stop! 🎭✨ 💰 Affordable • 📸 Super Instagrammable • 🎪 Embrace the strange!

Keri T.

Google

This was great fun!! There's a bunch of fun props, cool toys, and displays that you can pop into and take pictures with. It's not huge, but it packs a punch!

Ambie M

Google

Awesome experience! Family sent an hour just in ahh over this place! It's definitely a good stop to experience in Portland!

Jessi G.

Google

Fun little experience! The mystery bags brought a chuckle, and I liked the assortment of finger puppets. Got a pair of cat paws for me and a pair for my sister ☺️

Xär B.

Google

As a local, this place has been on my list for years. I found myself in the area this Friday afternoon and finally made a visit. Parking can be very tricky in this neighborhood, especially on a nice day, but I lucked out on a nearby dead end street (24th Place off Vaughn). This is such a cool gem in the NW area! It very much has that roadside attraction/oddities vibe. Great photo ops if you’re with friends! Parts of it almost made me think of a low budget Meow Wolf as it’s somewhat interactive. There is a LOT to see. You could go through it all twice and notice new things the second time. I also really enjoyed the gift shop, which was just as quirky with a lot to see as well! I ended up getting a 3D bat air freshener for my car, but they had a TON of cool sunglasses, stickers, and enamel pins.

Margie C.

Google

Fun little random place. Price was $10 per person, very nice staff. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to see something quirky and funny. Wasn't a huge time investment.

Mariela O.

Yelp

This place is weird--in a fun way. The Peculiarium is a quick, quirky stop that totally leans into Portland's "keep it weird" vibe. Lots of odd displays, creepy mannequins, aliens, Bigfoot stuff, and random photo ops. It doesn't take long to go through, but it's entertaining and definitely memorable. The gift shop is actually one of the best parts--tons of strange, funny, and unique items you won't see anywhere else. Staff was chill and friendly, and the whole place feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously. Not a full-on museum experience, but if you're killing time, visiting Portland, or just want something different, it's worth checking out. Great for pictures!!

Scott M.

Yelp

Fun random stop in Portland! Definitely worth checking out of your are in the area. So many wacky and fun things crammed in this place! Great Hollywood movie props and fun installations - a treat for the whole family! There is something for everyone here! Keep Portland weird!

Hayli Z.

Yelp

I wasn't really thrilled with this. You have to pay to park and tickets are $10, they do different discounts, but it's not as big as i expected. Some cool things in there. I guess the bogo is good because then it's $5 a person but for $10 I don't think its worth going out of the way or trying to find parking.

Jason A.

Yelp

Really cool place to go and check out. I had a lot of fun and interacted with a lot of items. Guy at the front was really awesome and helpful.

Joseph M.

Yelp

What fun! It's a snack of a visit, as it isn't too much, doesn't take too long, but is well worth the calories! Such an eclectic group of odds and oddities, most of it for sale and all of it peculiar. Lots of interactive displays, this is a must see if you are visiting Portland ! The people are great and applaud one's knowledge of sleestack, give you free popcorn, and are really nice! They have a $5 surprise bag that I recommend as the stuff inside was fun, kitche, and worth the perusal.

Rosmond P.

Yelp

Yes, place was pretty cool. It was small, but my kid wanted to go here and she did like it. She is into this type of stuff which I am actually glad that we stop by to check it out. It has a lot of old items in here that you look at and wonder like wow I remember those things. And of course, our dog With us and we got in free.

Erick M.

Yelp

I came here with my daughters while visiting Oregon. They had heard about this place via the internet. The museum is small, but it was nice. It had very interesting things in there and my girls had fun. The service was great. The selection of things to see was good and the value (tickets) were cheap. This was a pretty good spot to checkk out.

Brenda C.

Yelp

So we had to stop and check out the Peculiarium while we were in Portland...what a crazy place! So the area is pretty unassuming, until you get to the entrance and then you see the beginning of the crazy...you buy your ticket and let the fun begin! You walk through a ton of crazy, silly things, think grocery store tabloid headline type things (UFOs, haunted dolls, shrunken heads, aliens, etc), lots of the unusual to be found here...take lots of pics!!!

Michael C.

Yelp

Ok, I really liked this, it was on my list for some time, so while in town, we gave it a shot. I will say the entrance fee of 10 dollars seems a little steep after having done it. But it isn't unreasonable. You do get lots of photo ops and free popcorn, so I can't complain too much. Nice little gift shop, got a mystery bag and it has a picture for a slide machine from 1951, a weird picture of someone's baby from like the 1800's, some stickers, and a McDonald's minion. Definitely peculiar! I'd say that was worth it for five dollars

Annabelle R.

Yelp

You'll find random exhibits all around, definitely some interesting artworks, some pieces similar to Ripley's Believe It or Not! attraction, an "incomplete" history of mobile phones, an anonymous confessions box for visitors to insert their deepest darkest secrets, and displays of monsters and fictional creatures galore, Bigfoot being one of them of course. It really only takes 15 minutes to get through this odditorium (30 minutes tops), even with the pecularium/art gallery consisting of several small rooms, including a gift shop. It was a cool little stop as a tourist, but a bit overpriced IMO ($10 as of August 2024), hence why I didn't give 5 stars. Street parking was easy right in front.

Vidonni G.

Yelp

This is a fun strange place! Great for photo ops with friends! The store is kind of tiny and has a rare selection of stuff so I think the museum section is way better. It's $10 to enter and more fun if you go with friends who are willing to take fun pics with you! The guy at the counter was nice. I really liked the stuff I saw and the little history about the stuff. Great little spot!

Valeria R.

Yelp

It's been almost two months and I'm still annoyed at how I got taken for a ride here. I like weird and I like seedy. I once dug through a smelly, boarded-up hoarder house in the middle of nowhere looking for cool stuff. So please know that I'm not being a princess or a snob when I say that this place is just not worth the $10 price of admission. It's small and cramped and the displays are cheap-looking. It gives "junky" instead of "weird." I guess I should be grateful that it was over in the blink of an eye but that made the price tag even more off-putting. On my way out I bought a $7 logo pint glass on a whim. I'll probably end up donating it because every time I see it I'm reminded of how stupid I felt as I walked out the door. If I were a family of 4 and spent $40, I would be furious instead of simply annoyed. If you go, go for the gift shop only.

Mariah M.

Yelp

This peculiarium is small but so full of stories, knick-knacks, and opportunities to play and have fun. Everything in the shop does indeed feel peculiar, and it was one of our favorite stops during our Portland visit. There is a $10 fee per person to enter the museum part of the shop, which is a short loop, but if you actually take your time to look at things it could take you 30-45 minutes to enjoy everything. I'd say it's worthwhile to visit even if you just want to enjoy the gift shop of funky goodies.

Karl A.

Yelp

This was an interesting experience. It probably would have been fun intoxicated, or with a big group of friends. While the things on display were cool, the space is cramped and far smaller than I was expecting. We were in and out in 20 minutes. It was barely worth the time we put into the meter to park. I'm glad we came to see it in person, pictures don't describe the oddities well enough. Have a couple drinks and come check it out yourself.

Louis G.

Yelp

It's a goofy place. It has some fun Instagram moments. At $10 an entry fee. It's priced right for 30 minutes of goofiness.

April M.

Yelp

You can take as little or as much time as you want. Very cool venue with very unique items. Not sure if it's appropriate for kids under 10. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It has a totally Portland vibe. Popcorn was yummy! Totally inexpensive.

Glydia C.

Yelp

It's weird and not really worth the fee to enter but why not check it out once if you're in the area. The space is a hallway, and then a small room, and then another small room, and then you're in the gift shop. That's it. There are a few photo moments in there. I wouldn't really recommend it, but again, if you're curious, why not.

Linda W.

Yelp

This place is quirky and we had a few good laughs. There are a lot of interesting things to read about and see. It's small but you can actually spend a decent amount of time here if you read everything thoroughly. The $10 entrance fee was worth it the first time, but it's not a place I'd go back to (personal preference, not that others would feel this way). It smells very dusty, but if you are intrigued by the premise of what the Peculiarium offers I'd recommend you go.

Jason V.

Yelp

This micro-museum of the mystic and macabre is more bananas than the Dole Plantation. Within its weird, wild and wacky halls and on its walls, you'll find everything from toys, collectibles and throwback kitsch from the middle of the 20th Century, retro monster memorabilia, disturbing dioramas, interactive installations, creepy crawly cryptids, Believe-It-Or-Not-Bollocks, sci-fi schlock, pranks, gags, and enough assorted nickelodeon nonsense. It's about as Portland as Portland gets, complete with the required, slightly-outlandish price of admission. Still, it boasts a serviceable snack bar, and a gift shop stocked with tchotchkes likely acquired from an illicit raid on... uh, I mean... a fire sale at the Archie McPhee warehouse! A great way to burn a few hours on a cloudy afternoon, and fun for the whole family, especially if yours is as disturbed and dysfunctional as mine!

Kym M.

Yelp

What a groovy place - and the gift shop is fantastic!!! A ++ We loved all the weirdness and fun photo ops. Definitely recommend.

Susan M.

Yelp

We enjoyed the Peculiarium very much, though sad to hear that the snack bar was both closed and closing for good, as we would have enjoyed trying the weird looking corn dog (Korean style?) or the bug sundae (no real bugs). My pictures will tell more of the story than the review can, but basically imagine that some creative dude involved in special effects had their collection of freaky things outgrow their home and garage and you basically have the gist. Somewhat akin to the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Southern California, there are some fun fictions attached to many of the objects, as well as some true stories about their acquisition. If I have a favorite, it is probably the Haunted Dollhouse, and the child Dolores saying, "she didn't want to talk about it."

Cici G.

Yelp

My husband was really looking for the "Strange" in Portland. We searched for all of the unusual offerings in the city. This one definitely qualified. Parking is only on streets and not easy to find. Street parking is at meters. The place is very small. You're basically touring a small store. Super campy and lots of photo ops. Good for a giggle. However... they are currently charging $10 per person. $40 to look at their displays (which, even if you're slow and read everything, won't take more than 30 minutes) is too much. I see many comments about $5-7 per person. That is much more appropriate. Unless you're desperate for something different and the money doesn't bother you, I'd pass on this.

LeeLee B.

Yelp

I'm usually down with places I find on Atlas Obscura but my goodness, this was such an unfortunate waste of time and money.

Jerad G.

Yelp

Visiting Portland. Stop in here. You won't regret it. Live in Portland, but never been here? You should be ashamed. This little tourist trap is Portland as fuck. Sasquatch. HP love craft. Aliens. Oddities. Chupacabra. Jeff Goldblum. Photo opportunities. This place has it all. Plenty of souvenirs for sale in the gift shop too $5 at the door. It's a small little exhibition. Probably about a half or 45 minutes to take it all in.

Debbie B.

Yelp

Checked this place out when visiting Portland because my son insisted we check the place out. It was $10 to get in a person which wasn't terrible but the place wasn't real big. Apparently if you wear a costume it's free to get in I believe a sign said there. My two little dudes had a blast with all the stuff. They loved the murder dollhouse, the building illusion, the alien autopsy, and Bigfoot. It was fun and had some pretty cool stuff. Lots of photo ops. I wish it was bigger and it could totally be! It took about 30-45 minutes to look at everything. They sell postcards that are pretty cool along with other things to do with the place. The guy working the tickets/front counter was a pretty cool dude.

Ky L.

Yelp

This was such a fun little place! While it's small it's packed with so much to look at & was so fun to look around & get some cool photos.

Laura P.

Yelp

Wow the Peculiarium is a hoot and a half!! It's going to be an enduring memory of Portland, for sure!!!!! If you are into cryptids, horror movies, movie magic and memorabilia, animation, sci-fi, weird-but-true stuff, AND if you have a sense of adventure and humor, the Peculiarium is your kind of place!! We have a Mothman aficionado, and the PNW is known for its variety of cryptids, so this was something we had to visit, especially after all the Oregon Trail stuff she lived though for me! This is a fun place for kids if all ages, but if you have someone sensitive to smells, who is squeamish, or who cannot manage guts and stuff, they can hang around at McMenamin's Pub while other wierdos indulge. Hungry? Get a bug cookie or a bug sundae (also available in non-bug) or a spooky dog. Wash your food down with a Fancy Ass Soda in various flavors and by various makers. Be sure and hit the gift shop for various stickers, shirts, and smart-ass merch to share with your buddies back home. We bought several t-shirts, all the Mothman merch, and several "pretend to give a shit" candles, some in holiday scents. 5 wacky and wonderful stars!!

Chiemi N.

Yelp

A very Portland experience! I've been here a couple of times, enjoyed every visit. I've been with friends, I've been with family. They all seem to enjoy their visit too. There are things that have been constant over the years, and they've changed up a few things. They've added another building a short walk away. Both buildings for the price of one admission. There's plenty of photo opportunities!

Lea S.

Yelp

Growing up in Texas, I had always known about keeping Austin weird but never heard about this when thinking of Portland. Because of this, I definitely was intrigued about places in Portland that would classify it as "weird" and wanted to give this place a try. The peculiarium was fairly easy to find, and there is paid street parking available right across the street as well. My boyfriend and I went during August 2022, so masks were still enforced throughout our visit. I remember paying $5 per person at the door; however, looking at their website it looks like it's $10 now, so I'm not sure if it'd be worth it to go tbh. It's a small area with only 3 main rooms filled with minimal objects to fully interact with. It took us about 15-20 minutes to finish, and this is with us trying to see the little details in every piece. While the place does have its interesting moments, I'm not sure I would recommend for others to go here for their first go around especially when Portland has so much more to offer.

Jennifer Z.

Yelp

Fun and random spot. A totally Portland experience with some fun old school popcorn welcoming you in to view all the peculiar things.

Mary L.

Yelp

this place is quite small so it's easy to get through the peculiarium and "museum" fast. the rooms and displays looked a bit old/outdated... another reviewer called it "shabby" which is fitting. nonetheless it's still fun to walk through!

Jennifer L.

Yelp

I came across this online and knew I wanted to come check it out. It's only $5 so I figured it wasn't a huge place, but appreciated something affordable for a change. The staffer up front was really friendly and they even give you cute little tickets if you're into mementos. They have a lot of stuff in that little space, and lots of photo ops. There was some seriously cool stuff, but I didn't want to post the coolest items and ruin it for anyone checking these reviews. Gotta leave something for ya! We really went around everything a few times because we kept noticing different little things here and there, including the ceiling. So totally worth the visit. And then at the end they have their little gift shop with some very interesting items. My partner found some hilarious items for his sister's birthday. Very unique and really enjoyed it.

Evelyn T.

Yelp

We had some free time during our visit to Portland and I like weird things, so we made a stop here. It's street parking only and we paid for meter parking a street over. $5 entry fee. This is a small place with a few rooms. It already felt stuffy just walking into the first room since there were a few people in there. After awhile, it did clear up and we had more room. Be prepared to be patient for your turn in reading and playing with things here. There were a good amount of things to look at and some photo ops. It was a nice way to spend an hour or so here.

Julie L.

Yelp

This place is definitely WEIRD....... but I LOVE funky, eccentric, all things weird. This place is not what I would deem a "museum" it's more like a mash up of just collectibles, stuff to buy, randoms, photo ops, oddities, cluster............yeah. One of my favorites (pics included) was seeing a few "coaches" or funeral vehicles featured on display. I am a Mortician so it was fun to spot this lil' oddity that most people would just overlook. For $5.00, you can't pass up a quick 10 minute walk-thru.

Don L.

Yelp

An inexpensive side distraction that should easily take up an hour or more of your time. Friendly staff, some corny but offbeat funny displays makes this little spot a decent stop. Don't know that you want to plan a trip around going here, but if you find yourself in the area with some time to kill this is an excellent option. Reading the different reviews it seems to me the folks who didn't care for this spot were expecting a $10 day at Disneyland, if you go into this with reasonable expectations you will not be disappointed. Yes it is a touristy gift shop with probably not the best prices on the planet, but you are visiting the FreakyButTrue Peculiarium not the FreakyButTrue Sweatshop. Again if you find yourself in the area with a little extra time, this is a good stop, if the entry fee means you can't pay this month's power bill then skip it.

John H.

Yelp

I heard about this place and saw this place on Google, when I was searching weird places in Portland,Oregon and this place showed up. It was good I was in the area. I had a good heavy bfast at state pine biscuits and gravy.. it's a $5 admission fee. I asked one if the worker if he collected all these things and these vintage toys. I was told that the owner of the store was a ex film maker so he got to keep some of the stuff. It's a very cool place, if you're into vintage toys and weird stuff..

Micki M.

Yelp

If you're fascinated or intrigued by weird, this place is for you! I'm a fan of both and I couldn't resist the opportunity to visit. The shop is small but it has so many odd and interesting things to catch your interest. I'm glad we took a beak from the typical tourist stops and came here! There isn't a long line and the staff was very friendly.

Lizzie S.

Yelp

I expected this little museum to be small based on others reviews. However I thought the museum itself was ok. For $5 it's okay. But there were only 3 small rooms and not too much to interact with. I think they used the space the best they could. It was full of things to read and look at. But it wasn't that interesting. Maybe it just depends on your expectations & personal preference for this niche of entertainment.

Dexter E.

Yelp

My visit to The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was immersed in a world of eccentricity and curiosity. I came here on a recommendation from the hotel staff where I was staying. They said come here if you wanna see stuff you won't see anywhere else. So needless to say, that piqued my curiosity. The museum's unique exhibits an oddities fascinated and delighted me. The attention to detail and creativity put into each display was evident, showcasing a perfect blend of art, science, and the bizarre. From quirky to mind bending illusions, every corner held a new surprise. Escape from the ordinary and keep Portland weird. Freakybuttrue Peculiarium is where to do just that.

Andrew K.

Yelp

Thought it was a store at first yet was surprised when asked for a 10$ admission fee for the "museum." I love weird, I love Portland, but this is a tourist trap.. Most of the items in the "museum" were damaged and kind of jenky. There wasn't much to be seen. They could go full on "Museum of Jurassic Technology" and start telling a full on weird tale but it just feels like I wasted my money for what the experience offered.

Jackson R.

Yelp

Fun activity for a rainy day, $10 for 30-60 minutes of entertainment. They have a little museum with several interactive exhibits and photo ops, an annex building (Hangar 13) with more oddities and items for sale. There's even a café in the gift shop.

Margaret P.

Yelp

I'm not too sure how to feel about this place. My fiancee is a huge horror fanatic, so I suggested to check this place out with him while out in Portland. Before you even enter the store, you'll be greeted by some of their creepy looking characters outside their establishment (check out my photos). Once you enter, it just looks like an ordinary store selling some really funky stuff. They have an exhibit inside the store, which we decided to check out. It was super cheap...a whopping $5 per person. They definitely have a variety of strange things that you wouldn't see anywhere else. Upon entering the exhibit, we were greeted by Krampus. We could sit on his lap and take photos with him. There were a lot of other weird and strange exhibits, including a zombie 101 room, and an alien surgery room. This place is unique to say the least. Definitely not my type of museum, but I know my fiancee got a kick out of it!

Martin L.

Yelp

Perfect 'Portland Weird' spot. Spent an hour in this little quirky art/museum/gift shop of humorous displays, Sci-Fi collections and selfie-heaven. Great little break from the rain a short drive from downtown. My wife and I had a blast and the quirky things you could buy in the gift show were fun as well. Well worth the small admission charge.

Rachelle R.

Yelp

I think if you're super into aliens this is the place to go. The price isn't bad because it's only $5. However it is very small and I felt like it wasn't as much of an oddities and creepy museum as I would have expected from online. It is a lot more alien and monster displays. I think it could be something that is enjoyable. However it took us maybe 10 minutes to get through so it is a very tight space. I will say the owners did great with the space they had! The people working are also super kind. I just likely would not return.

Hilarie K.

Yelp

Super weird, quirky, and quite a few good laughs. This place was really entertaining but would have been nice if it were a little bigger.

Amanda F.

Yelp

My husband and I walked here from downtown. It is a little trek and off the beaten path. I was at times trying to determine if it would be worth the visit. It definitely was! When we reached our destination I was surprised by the location. I would actually think they would get better foot traffic downtown. However, during our visit, there were about 10-15 people at $5 a ticket. Not too shabby! Overall this place has really cool and creative interactive exhibits. I enjoyed my time while here. They also have a gift shop where you can buy cookies made with insects.

Andre D.

Yelp

This place was fun for what it was. Nice lil museum that you could interact with. My kids had fun and we got some good pictures from it.

Ryan C.

Yelp

I love weird, creepy shit, and this was well worth the $5 entrance fee to experience it. I went in with zero expectations, but my adoration for the place spiked as I walked up and saw a variety of freaky figures waiting to greet me. Once inside, you can peruse their gift shop that offers a plethora of zany gifts, pictures, art and more, but if you want to experience the main attraction, you gotta fork over five bones to do so. There are plenty of photo opportunities and hands on activities. My favorites being the pics with Krampus and the part where a bunch of aliens got to dissect me. They do have other things you can do like the being buried alive simulator (which I did NOT partake in), what happens to a zombie brain video, loony artifacts, some morbid doll houses and then some. It's not huge, but if you take the time to look at everything, you can easily kill 30-60 mins. But if you just want to breeze through, it'll be much shorter. Everyone there was friendly and it's a great little pit-stop if you're exploring the area anyway!

Sadie A.

Yelp

Stopped in here on vacation and it was one of the best choices we've made so far. The photo ops are fun, things are perfectly creepy, the staff are wonderful, and it's affordable. If you're a fan of the obscure, you check this place out :)

@atlasobscura

4,908 Postcards · 2,019 Cities

9 Portland Places That Raise More Questions Than Answers

https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/9-portland-places-that-raise-more-questions-than-answers

ATLAS_OBSCURA

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

Your Ultimate Guide to Feast 2018 | Eater Portland

"I view the Peculiarium museum as a testament to Portland’s weirdness and a quirky place to visit if you’re looking to kill time." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

https://pdx.eater.com/2018/9/14/17861346/your-ultimate-guide-to-feast-2018

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@postcardnews

22,027 Postcards · 1,950 Cities

A cheeky museum-shop of oddities, cryptids, and Portland lore, open daily in Slabtown. Highlighted by national travel writers and loved for playful photo ops.

https://peculiarium.com/pages/visit

Things to Do in Portland (2025)

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

@nomadicmatt

6,682 Postcards · 1,172 Cities

14 Things to See and Do in Portland, Oregon in 2025

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/see-and-do-portland-oregon/

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

M M.

Google

Kevin H.

Google

Bee

Google

Keri T.

Google

This was great fun!! There's a bunch of fun props, cool toys, and displays that you can pop into and take pictures with. It's not huge, but it packs a punch!

Ambie M

Google

Awesome experience! Family sent an hour just in ahh over this place! It's definitely a good stop to experience in Portland!

Jessi G.

Google

Fun little experience! The mystery bags brought a chuckle, and I liked the assortment of finger puppets. Got a pair of cat paws for me and a pair for my sister ☺️

Xär B.

Google

Margie C.

Google

Fun little random place. Price was $10 per person, very nice staff. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to see something quirky and funny. Wasn't a huge time investment.

Mariela O.

Yelp

Scott M.

Yelp

Hayli Z.

Yelp

Jason A.

Yelp

Really cool place to go and check out. I had a lot of fun and interacted with a lot of items. Guy at the front was really awesome and helpful.

Joseph M.

Yelp

Rosmond P.

Yelp

Erick M.

Yelp

Brenda C.

Yelp

Michael C.

Yelp

Annabelle R.

Yelp

Vidonni G.

Yelp

Valeria R.

Yelp

Mariah M.

Yelp

Karl A.

Yelp

Louis G.

Yelp

It's a goofy place. It has some fun Instagram moments. At $10 an entry fee. It's priced right for 30 minutes of goofiness.

April M.

Yelp

Glydia C.

Yelp

Linda W.

Yelp

Jason V.

Yelp

Kym M.

Yelp

What a groovy place - and the gift shop is fantastic!!! A ++ We loved all the weirdness and fun photo ops. Definitely recommend.

Susan M.

Yelp

Cici G.

Yelp

LeeLee B.

Yelp

I'm usually down with places I find on Atlas Obscura but my goodness, this was such an unfortunate waste of time and money.

Jerad G.

Yelp

Debbie B.

Yelp

Ky L.

Yelp

This was such a fun little place! While it's small it's packed with so much to look at & was so fun to look around & get some cool photos.

Laura P.

Yelp

Chiemi N.

Yelp

Lea S.

Yelp

Jennifer Z.

Yelp

Fun and random spot. A totally Portland experience with some fun old school popcorn welcoming you in to view all the peculiar things.

Mary L.

Yelp

Jennifer L.

Yelp

Evelyn T.

Yelp

Julie L.

Yelp

Don L.

Yelp

John H.

Yelp

Micki M.

Yelp

Lizzie S.

Yelp

Dexter E.

Yelp

Andrew K.

Yelp

Jackson R.

Yelp

Margaret P.

Yelp

Martin L.

Yelp

Rachelle R.

Yelp

Hilarie K.

Yelp

Super weird, quirky, and quite a few good laughs. This place was really entertaining but would have been nice if it were a little bigger.

Amanda F.

Yelp

Andre D.

Yelp

This place was fun for what it was. Nice lil museum that you could interact with. My kids had fun and we got some good pictures from it.

Ryan C.

Yelp

Sadie A.

Yelp

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

Information

Postcards

Media

9 Portland Places That Raise More Questions Than Answers

Your Ultimate Guide to Feast 2018 | Eater Portland

14 Things to See and Do in Portland, Oregon in 2025

You might also like

9 Portland Places That Raise More Questions Than Answers

Your Ultimate Guide to Feast 2018 | Eater Portland

14 Things to See and Do in Portland, Oregon in 2025