Museum of the Weird - Austin, TX

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @OurShowOurStory
    @OurShowOurStory 3 года назад +87

    When you are in the middle of a Carpet bagger video, and get a notification of a new Carpet bagger video, you know it's gonna be a good day!

  • @Guessnought
    @Guessnought 3 года назад +49

    As an oddity collector, these videos never fail to make me supremely envious.

    • @thestudio66
      @thestudio66 3 года назад +4

      YUP, or proud whenever I own a similar/equivalent item haha

    • @Lilmissdangerous
      @Lilmissdangerous 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed!!!

    • @Lilmissdangerous
      @Lilmissdangerous 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@thestudio66 I will check your channel out.... Weird is up my alley 🤪

  • @Gimmiyomoney
    @Gimmiyomoney 3 года назад +7

    I work nextdoor to the Museum of Weird. I love those people

  • @Lilaa86
    @Lilaa86 3 года назад +18

    Please Jacob, never change your channel, your videos are always different and interesting. I once liked also adam channel a lot too, but now it only makes disney videos, or disney resort videos. stay like this and don't change 👏🏼

  • @darkhorse8413
    @darkhorse8413 3 года назад +1

    Tod Browning's Freaks is a great movie!

  • @Peggasoreus
    @Peggasoreus 3 года назад +45

    Do you plan on returning to Meow Wolf's, "House Of Eternal Return"? They added updates to it.

  • @Ebbsos
    @Ebbsos 10 месяцев назад

    Hey Jacob! Hope you're well. I absolutely love coming back to watch old videos like this one, they're my comfort videos 😍 Your content makes so many people happy ☺️

  • @bartplays3392
    @bartplays3392 3 года назад +23

    Yesss the man with the carpetbag is back at a museum!

  • @jennyjaime8738
    @jennyjaime8738 3 года назад

    Born and raised in Austin,Texas never heard of this place must be new.I will have to check it out looks awesome.

  • @erikgriffith8857
    @erikgriffith8857 3 года назад +5

    The Jeremy Bentham head is a facsimile. Jeremy Bentham was an nineteenth century British philosopher who is credited with creating utilitarian ethics. His entire mummified body is kept in a glass case and wheeled out at the annual meeting of the philosophy society he founded.

  • @ruthannkizakavich3325
    @ruthannkizakavich3325 3 года назад +3

    I could look at this place for hours! Some really cool items!

  • @kimsilcox1160
    @kimsilcox1160 3 года назад +3

    Yes there can be a two-headed chicken because I have broken eggs and I found two yolks in there at the same time.

    • @shannonnichols3415
      @shannonnichols3415 3 года назад

      That’s a reasonable theory. I think there can be 2 headed anything because stuff happens sometimes & gets mixed up. (Note: I do believe this can occur, IDK if that one is real or they created it.) Sometimes it was supposed to be twins & didn’t quite get there-whatever. But idk if that supports double yolk eggs...I suppose it could but they became breakfast so we’ll never know! Idk! I just like your theory! Have a blessed day!

  • @sammyb1929
    @sammyb1929 3 года назад +5

    Jacob King Tut was buried in a rush because he died so Suddently, Rumour has it the Death mask was meant for his Mother/Step Mother Nefertiti. His tomb was in the Valley of the Kings but well hidden as the General who took over from him didn't approve of Tut or his Fathers Regime. His tomb prepared and sealed in such a hurry the Paint was still wet and the Tomb is covered in Mould!
    His mummification was rushed too hence why he looks like burnt Beef jerky, But in a way wiping him off the face of the earth preserved his tomb forever and made him the most famous. Another tip for spotting Royal mummies a lot of them have an Overbite.
    He died aged 18/19 but he was plagued with many health Issues like Spinal problems, Club foot etc.
    Loving the Channel Jacob you've kept us all sane during lockdown and I'm sure if you had a Queen as Ruler she'd Knight you haha!
    Regards
    Your Pal Dr.What

  • @Sumermak
    @Sumermak 3 года назад +3

    The music in the wax museum sounded like the theme music from Dracula (Winona rider one).

  • @RetroRaeTv
    @RetroRaeTv Год назад

    I used to live in Austin back in 07/08 in my early 20's, man I loved that place! Austin is like no other city that's for sure! Keep Austin weird!!!!👽👾💛

  • @iamprivate18
    @iamprivate18 3 года назад

    The perfect stomping ground for the carpetbagger!

  • @MeaganG08
    @MeaganG08 3 года назад +1

    If you head back through Beaumont, check out our Gator Sanctuary at Gator County! There's one that's over 80 years old and they'll take a picture for you with your phone practically inside a gator's mouth. Sweet people and a great place.

  • @mcwatersd
    @mcwatersd 3 года назад +3

    Awesome museum.Enjoyed the tour. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

  • @victoriajohnson4420
    @victoriajohnson4420 2 года назад

    "Creature in Ice" is the Minnesota Iceman, which was sold as a gaff on ebay in 2013 to the Museum of the Weird. You can Google photos of it if you wish. It is an historic real gaff..

  • @briesthoughts2261
    @briesthoughts2261 2 года назад

    Thank you for this virtual tour!

  • @maureendesquitado9894
    @maureendesquitado9894 3 года назад +1

    I love Shrunken Heads💓💓💓💓

  • @anneshields2010
    @anneshields2010 3 года назад +2

    I would never see Quasimodo as a monster maybe he looked scary but once you got to know him he had the most beautiful soul and was a gentle kind person and if you were kind to hIm he’d look after you Iv seen the live action versions of the film and at first I was like omg when I first seen him but by the end just wanted to hug him and stroke his cheek even kiss him on the cheek but Disney made him all cute and cuddly

  • @abbyho9717
    @abbyho9717 3 года назад +2

    Omg! You’re in my city! Welcome to Austin! I hope you are enjoying your stay in the city

  • @swampspire
    @swampspire 3 года назад

    something about the doink of the camera against the glass and then the pause makes me laugh everytime

  • @thom8418
    @thom8418 3 года назад +5

    Get one of those parking spaces in front of the museum. There is a homeless shelter next to the parking lot with the Janis Joplin and Willie Nelson painting on the building. There was a bunch of drama going on while we walked to the museum.

  • @robg6672
    @robg6672 3 года назад +4

    You can visit the Museum of the Mummies of Guanajuato in Mexico. There is also a the famous Luchador movie “Santo and the Mummies of Guanajuato” 🇲🇽

  • @OldMovieRob
    @OldMovieRob 3 года назад +18

    You always find the coolest, weirdest places

  • @dakotahetrick1306
    @dakotahetrick1306 3 года назад +1

    Gremlins is one of my favorites too! Such a cinematic masterpiece!

  • @rickle28
    @rickle28 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for uploading! I was in Austin this past weekend and it was closed I was so sad! I am so glad this video exists!

  • @emmamae9043
    @emmamae9043 3 года назад +1

    The “ sea devil” is a dried up sting ray lol

  • @melanietroutman3905
    @melanietroutman3905 3 года назад +2

    Nice! There's so much to see in there. 👍

  • @APhillaTHun
    @APhillaTHun 3 года назад +3

    This place is amazing! Love the Bram Stoker's Dracula music in the background. Definitely added to my bucket list. Thanks for this video.

  • @mikaylahabina8867
    @mikaylahabina8867 3 года назад +1

    It’s Frankenstein’s monster!!! The doctor is Dr. Frankenstein!!

  • @brentwilson3836
    @brentwilson3836 3 года назад +2

    Got to visit the Museum of the Weird a few years ago. I still wear my "creature in ice" t shirt😆

  • @amytyrrell6010
    @amytyrrell6010 3 года назад

    Don’t know what I would do without your channel

  • @josephnewadventure6758
    @josephnewadventure6758 3 года назад

    Happy greetings and best wishes to you and the family from Joseph .
    I really enjoyed this video .thanks for posting this.

  • @deniseconaway701
    @deniseconaway701 3 года назад +4

    A place of the strange, unusual and the wierd love it x

  • @tpm4life
    @tpm4life 7 месяцев назад

    New bucket list. Thanks.

  • @tommielovette1684
    @tommielovette1684 3 года назад +1

    Yes sir that's the retro puppet master replica that you seen next to the cyclops skull 🤗

  • @XxItalianVampPrinces
    @XxItalianVampPrinces 3 года назад +1

    Chang and Ang Bunker did have it to where If one of them dies then they where to be separated to save the other. Sadly the surgeon didn’t make it there in time and both Chang and Ang died within minutes of each other.

  • @peruprofundodance
    @peruprofundodance 3 года назад +4

    Kinda like a ripleys! Nice! 👍

  • @artificialham
    @artificialham 3 года назад

    I just went here and it was pretty cool! I would've never knew about it if I didn't see this video thank you !!

  • @invader4life36
    @invader4life36 3 года назад +1

    I love this place!!! I went here a year ago! By far my favorite part of Austin!!! Love your channel! Shows me places to try out and it’s fun/informative to watch!

  • @bentstrider
    @bentstrider 3 года назад

    All those times I went to the Jackalope after a Thursday Night Social Ride in years past and never noticed this spot. On the other hand, there's actually a "Jackalope #2" on the other side of the river!! Both are some killer spots, even for someone who doesn't frequent bar culture like myself.

  • @alextheferret5674
    @alextheferret5674 3 года назад

    Thanks for commin' back down to Texas!

  • @CactusAtlas
    @CactusAtlas 3 года назад +5

    Of all the years I lived in that city, I still never managed to go in that museum. Guess that's how you know who is local. 🤣 Would have liked to have gone though.

  • @TheAnchorArmsChad
    @TheAnchorArmsChad 3 года назад +1

    @The Carpetbagger
    6:21
    You are correct, that IS one of the Puppet Master puppets

  • @Snakesnarl
    @Snakesnarl 3 года назад +8

    Oddities was my favorite shooooow. I’m still sad about it being cancelled. Ten years later

  • @zanetaylor5639
    @zanetaylor5639 3 года назад +1

    That museum looks epic. If there is a museum in America dedicated to oddities I bet that the Carpetbagger has visited.

  • @danawilliams2450
    @danawilliams2450 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with you.

  • @dragonosx
    @dragonosx 3 года назад +1

    I like the artistic take on the feejee mermaid at 20:50, showing what they would have looked like if "alive." Cool sculpture!

  • @CountryMamaintheSouth
    @CountryMamaintheSouth 3 года назад +1

    So happy when I get notified of a new video😁

  • @orsonboggs7753
    @orsonboggs7753 3 года назад +1

    11:07 the mystery sphere was solved when it was found to be a big ball out of a check valve made by Bell&Howell Corp. mystery solved...but hey...you gotta admit it makes a good conversation piece : )

  • @JamieEvansBooks
    @JamieEvansBooks 3 года назад

    I have to go there! That looks like my kind of place.... Road trip!

  • @danawilliams2450
    @danawilliams2450 3 года назад

    I did not know they have that here in Austin I am defiantly going to have to check it out.

  • @NOLADEEJ
    @NOLADEEJ 3 года назад +2

    Love that museum!!! Never been, but it's definitely on my list

  • @jackiebrooks526
    @jackiebrooks526 3 года назад

    I loved watching the show Oddities! I would love to go to this museum.

  • @lorrainethepain
    @lorrainethepain 3 года назад +1

    Zoltan looks like Uncle Fester...

  • @queenmedesa
    @queenmedesa 2 года назад

    Great museum! Love the waxworks !

  • @andrewr9826
    @andrewr9826 3 года назад +2

    Jacob don't take this wrong man but your voice always relaxed me man this is like my version of asmr lol

    • @Ajjeskey
      @Ajjeskey 3 года назад

      Same here I always watch then listen while I’m trying to sleep..They’re relaxing

  • @theskipperone
    @theskipperone Год назад

    The creature in ice is a gaff that was purchased off of Ebay and is on display there. 😂

  • @kalaharimeerkatfan
    @kalaharimeerkatfan 3 года назад

    King Tut was indeed buried in a tomb in a location called the Valley of the Kings, which also contains tombs of other kings. The idea was that tomb robbers would be less able to rob their tomb, did not work.
    But if you could, I am curious about that voodoo place behind you.

  • @Melscreativearts
    @Melscreativearts 3 года назад

    Austinyte here! Yesss

  • @JasonGoldstrikerTankCommander
    @JasonGoldstrikerTankCommander 3 года назад

    I've been to obsceura in brooklyn. It's awesome!

  • @agerven
    @agerven 3 года назад +1

    "Freaking oddity history", that's nicely put. P.T. Barnum was a spirit brother of Ripley to be sure.
    Very nice museum Jacob, thank you!

  • @TreadwellJay
    @TreadwellJay 3 года назад

    London After Midnight is one of the most famous lost films.

  • @daleleibfried8648
    @daleleibfried8648 3 года назад +1

    The critter was cute

  • @thestudio66
    @thestudio66 3 года назад +1

    03:11 There *were* actually doctors that would separate them, but *the twins didn't want to be separated* - so much so, I believe they were buried together.

    • @thestudio66
      @thestudio66 3 года назад +1

      I'm going off of info from a Museum btw.
      If I'm not mistaken, they took turns at each other's houses (a week each) and always wished to remain together, despite others thinking they would always seek to be separated. Ultimately, they each had their wives and family, separate hobbies and lives.

  • @0d.Chris_
    @0d.Chris_ 3 года назад +3

    I'll have to check this place out next time I'm around Austin looks real cool

  • @adamburgess4618
    @adamburgess4618 3 года назад

    Didn’t expect a replica of Jeremy Bentham’s head.

  • @_dmfd
    @_dmfd 3 года назад

    It's always such a cool feeling when you click on a video & start watching in the same exact minute that it was uploaded by chance lol

  • @beng2427
    @beng2427 3 года назад +1

    I went to Obscura in NY before they closed and got a hat signed by the stars.

  • @krazykris4785
    @krazykris4785 2 года назад

    Always love your videos..love from Australia 💖

  • @anneshields2010
    @anneshields2010 3 года назад

    Kin Tut was buried in a Tomb in the valley of the kings and in November 1922 Howard Carter found the tomb also it’s believed to be cursed also king Tut was just 18 or 19 when he died theirs tons of theories into his death but his story and the discovery of the tomb is facinating

  • @wooderdsaunders6801
    @wooderdsaunders6801 3 года назад

    Loved the show Oddities too.
    Great video

  • @emilyt3377
    @emilyt3377 Год назад

    My great grandmother had a miniature poodle named scruffy

  • @juanzapata492
    @juanzapata492 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting and weirdly interesting

  • @dianebusby7047
    @dianebusby7047 Год назад

    Nice to see a collection of CLASSIC horror film icons, rather than yet another bunch of 'slashers'!

  • @fangirlalie2950
    @fangirlalie2950 3 года назад

    The jackalope has great food and if you are 21 you can get on the jackalope but you have to have a drink in your hand

  • @skyblack8416
    @skyblack8416 3 года назад +1

    Yes Audrey 2!!!

  • @mombiethezombie7536
    @mombiethezombie7536 3 года назад

    I’d love to visit there!

  • @alliekuma4234
    @alliekuma4234 3 года назад +1

    Omg Gingee is super adorable♥ I feel like that two-headed chicken might be fake but I feel they absolutely can exist since other species have that occur as well.

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ 2 года назад +1

    Wow...😮...yeah, that was an incredibly neato place...🤘🏼💯✔️

  • @nataliehart1373
    @nataliehart1373 3 года назад

    I was in Austin last March and I am so disappointed because I had no idea about this place

  • @RyanShyffer
    @RyanShyffer 3 года назад

    So glad you corrected the "Frankenstein" sign to his proper name.

  • @BanazirGalpsi1968
    @BanazirGalpsi1968 3 года назад

    the music there is awsome

  • @moonman9504
    @moonman9504 3 года назад +2

    So that’s who won the bid for that gremlins 2 set piece..

  • @NessieMay
    @NessieMay 3 года назад +1

    A Critter! So awesome!

  • @frankbingham53
    @frankbingham53 3 года назад

    Another Great video carpet bagger this one's in the bag.

  • @videogeekin
    @videogeekin 3 года назад +11

    “ Where does that possum reference come from...were you attacked while driving your car?”

  • @randombits5851
    @randombits5851 3 года назад

    Omg come to Lampasas, TX! 60 miles north of Austin ! 😭

  • @billgreer870
    @billgreer870 3 года назад

    IF still in Austin they do alot of filming for cable at Jessie James Speed Shop on S Congress. & Armidilo world Hq. Thanks

  • @lowrollerscraps2477
    @lowrollerscraps2477 3 года назад +1

    Didn't know Chang & Eng are in Mt. Airy, NC.

    • @spartanumismatics8165
      @spartanumismatics8165 3 года назад +1

      Yup. They married local north Carolina sisters and each had several kids each.

  • @kimspeers2916
    @kimspeers2916 3 года назад

    Really cool. That was wierd but fun. I think i would be scared to death to go in there. Thanks for taking us with you. Id love to see more of your videos. Im a new subscriber. Thank you.

  • @Jivolt
    @Jivolt 3 года назад +1

    16:50
    “No, it’s pronounced ‘Fronkensteen’.”
    - Dr. Frederick Frankenstein

  • @eeveebean
    @eeveebean 3 года назад

    You should do Scarbarough Faire!!!

  • @whoopsydaisy3495
    @whoopsydaisy3495 3 года назад

    I'm about to be headed to Austin! I'd love to meet you while you're in town!!

  • @LoriCurl
    @LoriCurl 3 года назад +3

    New sub here and I LOVE this channel!! Got to Binge it too! Do you have any videos from Oregon?? Thanks for the hard work too! You know they have bumper stickers here that say keep Portland weird.

  • @HeWhistlesTunes
    @HeWhistlesTunes 3 года назад

    I can’t do much until I become a collector. I’m 2 worlds out from now. Maybe about 38. I’m 30 right now. Just an FYI for future endeavors

  • @realizedvisions
    @realizedvisions 2 года назад

    I still think your suitcase intro was never bested, brother.