Entry No. 14 — the Portland file — filed under: oddities

Freakybuttrue Peculiarium

A self-described 'world's weirdest art gallery' anchored by a ten-foot Bigfoot statue out front, with an alien-autopsy room, edible-insect tasting counter, and interactive oddity displays built by longtime owners Mike and Lisa; a 2025 Willamette Week 'Best of Portland' Best Museum finalist.

The move: Pay the $10 admission ($7 on Tuesdays), pose for photos in the alien autopsy and Bigfoot-trap dioramas, then dare each other to try the edible bugs at the counter before wandering NW 23rd for dinner.

📍 Northwest Portland / Nob Hill
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 2234 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Wikipedia · Yelp · Atlas Obscura

last checked: 2026-07-20