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The Museum of Jurassic Technology
A modern day curiosity cabinet
Category Wonder Cabinets, Strange Science, Outsider Art, Natural History, Unique Collections
You may be aware when you enter the museum that the appearance of anything that could be considered Technology didn’t occur until about 150 million years after the Jurassic period. You may also note that artifacts of the Jurassic Period, of natural history, or of technology are not in abundance in the museum. Rather than explain itself, the museum ignores the discrepancy.
“In its original sense,” reads a Museum brochure, “The term museum meant a spot dedicated to the muses -- a place where man’s mind could attain a mood of aloofness above everyday affairs.” This museum certainly is that spot. The displays evoke an 18th century cabinet of curiosities, ranging from micro-sculptures in the needle of an eye to “Garden of Eden on Wheels,” a collection devoted to trailer park culture. Many exhibits are confusing, nonsensical, or simply made up, but don’t expect to get answers. Just enjoy the sense of wonder.
Don’t miss the life and works of Athanasius Kircher, a 17th century Jesuit scholar and "man of a hundred talents."
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- Hours The Museum is open Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm The Tula Tea Room and Borzoi Kabinet Theater open one hour after the Museum's front desk and close one hour before. During this time, complimentary tea and cookies are served and films screen hourly.
- Address 9341 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
- Cost Suggested Donation of Adults, $ 5.00 Children aged 12 to 21, $ 3.00 Students in full time education, $ 3.00 Persons 60 years or older, $ 3.00 Unemployed persons, $ 3.00 Disabled Persons $2.00 Active service personnel in uniform $ 2.00 Children under 12, Free
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Really creepy place. I read about it on here and then went, and it was truly amazing. The "Jurassic Technology" is amazing. They also serve tea for free at 3:00pm!
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There is a wonderful well writtien book on this museum and the man who created it. http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Wilsons-Cabinet-Wonder-Jurassic/dp/0679764895/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279774400&sr=8-2
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Anonymous
July 20, 2010
The less you know about this place before you go, the better your experience will be. Don't read too much before you go, and just let this museum surprise yourself! -
I went to this place about 10 years ago, and it was the best $5 I ever spent. Demonstrations of wives tales, documents of unusual cures for illnesses, and things I couldn't even figure out were everywhere. I recommend a visit to this place to all of my friends who are a little off-beat themselves.
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Museum Of Jurassic Technology Flickr Set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiblite/sets/72157611395107398/
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Anonymous
August 22, 2009
This place was like being inside of the Red Room from Twin Peaks. Amazing and beautiful.
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Anonymous
August 21, 2009
You'll also want to read "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder," a book about the museum.
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Anybody who has any interest in the content of this site must visit The Museum of Jurassic Technology. It will be your new home. You will spend hours feeling like you've been conned and love it.
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Anonymous
August 12, 2009
This place is awesome. A highlight of my last LA trip.
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