Museum of the Mysteries Tour

As you walk to the museum through the neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, you may spy a fat garden spider, hanging on through the waning warmth of summer's end...

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If coming from the north, take Broadway south to Union.

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Around the corner from Gilda's place, the museum sign comes into view...

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(It's at 954 E. Union)

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And finally, you are inside the museum lobby...

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...where "Zultan" is waiting to greet you!

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Just inside: The New York World's Fair model...

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There is a motion detector there, rigged to set off a flash, for Halloween "lightning."

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And in the windows, various curiosities, such as a pair of high intensity LED lamps, run by more custom electronics.

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And then the room begins to change into a place that looks more like a comfortable Victorian home...

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Pay your admission (Thank You!) and you may enter the Main Room...

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...where you may read about the legends and lore of Seattle, or peek into the World's Fair Preservation Society's display room.

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Further in is a Bigfoot display.

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Behind it is the Weird Science display and tech area.

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You may sit down if you wish, and enjoy one or more videos from the Museum's extensive collection. Or test your ESP abilities with a set of Rhine cards. (Professor Rhine was an early paranormal researcher.)

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Next, more Northwest legend and lore, starting with Frances Farmer.

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There's even an electronic organ! Try your hand at it!

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In the library you will find a diverse selection of reference books, and works on alternative topics, mysticism and the paranormal.

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Many of these books were donated by James W. Ray.

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In the corner is the Oxygen Bar and the Ghost Communication Box.

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Don't forget to tour the Bruce Lee Hallway of Fame.

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As you return to the front, you may notice the audio setup, hidden discretely under a sea of bright sparkles. If running, you will hear its output in the lobby.

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And don't forget to check out the selection of unique items for sale.

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Thanks for visiting!