Entry No. 1 — the Milwaukee file — filed under: records

American Science & Surplus

Operating since 1937, this legendary surplus shop is a real-life cabinet of curiosities packed with anatomical human models, biological slides, glass eye droppers, and bizarre industrial oddities. Browse bins of rubber organs, vintage scientific gadgets, and animal biology supplies under quirky hand-lettered signs.

The move: Hunt through the sci-fi aisle for preserved bug specimens or vintage glass beakers, then pick up a mystery surprise box to open together over coffee.

📍 West Milwaukee
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 6901 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: sciplus.com · Atlas Obscura · milwaukeerecord.com

last checked: 2026-07-21