Time to Choose Some Quirky Shoes to Visit Most Weird Museums in UK Post Covid-19
If you are keen to visit UK’s most weird museums post Covid-19, here’s a short list to help you kick-start your journey –
Museum of Brands, London
Presenting a collection by historian Robert Opie, the Museum of Brands revealsthe story of the evolution of consumer products and promotion since the Victorian times. Various exhibits in the museum will show you the transition from historic to contemporary household packaging, newspapers, technology, travel, fashion and magazines. Some daily life artefacts will help you expand your knowledge about the history of consumer culture.
Derwent Pencil Museum, Cumbria
After getting featured in the 2012 horror-comedy film Sightseers, the Derwent Pencil Museum has gained the attention of many tourists. This museum reveals the story of Keswick’s pencil industry starting from its origins in 1550s. The most striking thing in the museum is a collection of secret World War 2 pencils with hidden maps and the Queen’s diamond Jubilee pencil. Counted among UK’s most weird museums, this museum will show you the world’s largest coloured pencil.
Dog Collar Museum, West Yorkshire
For the dog lovers out there, the Dog Collar Museum is a must visit place. Having a collection of 130+ rare collars, this museum reflects how people have treated (often spoiled) their pets for over 500 years. More than 500,000 locals and tourists visit this museum each year to see the ever growing collection of valuable dog collars.
Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Another one in the list of most weird museums is the Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This museum was originally established in 1842 for teaching pharmacy students. It was opened for public in the 1930s with a collection of 45,000 objects revealing unique stories of medicine and pharmacy. You will also know more about the discovery of penicillin.
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Cornwall
If you wish to see the world’s oldest and largest collection of items related to magic and witchcraft, you must head to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. Open since 1960, this two-floored museum displays Ouija boards, stuffed cats, spell books and unique potion bottles. The museum also organises workshops for people who wish to read natural elements.
