Entry No. 11 — the St. Louis file — filed under: haunted

American Oddities Museum

Owned and curated by dark historian Troy Taylor, this museum houses a massive collection of haunted objects, sideshow relics, medical quackery, and true crime memorabilia.

The move: Explore the spooky exhibits to see a taxidermied 'mermaid' and Victorian vampire-killing kits, then browse the American Hauntings bookstore for a signed copy of a local ghost story.

📍 Alton
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 301 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002

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

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Further reading: Official site · Atlas Obscura · riversandroutes.com

last checked: 2026-07-21