Seriously. This is the name of a little museum set in the scenic countryside along the Waterfall Highway in New South Wales. Intrigued by the name (and in need of a bathroom break) we decided to make a short stop and see what exactly these interesting things worthy of a museum were all about.
It turns out that when it comes to the Museum of Interesting Things, the meaning of “interesting” is more like when you tell someone something completely absurd or random, and in an attempt to be polite they respond “oh, isn’t that interesting” instead of “that’s just plain bizarre.”
For the most part, The Museum of Interesting Things is really the Museum of Russell Crowe Movie Paraphernalia. There are Gladiator movie posters in every language,
the Pennsylvania State Seal from the set of State of Play,
the police badge from American Gangster,
and rounding things out are costumes from many Russell Crowe films. But just when you think this place is really a homage to this local hero in disguise, there are other “interesting” exhibits thrown in for good measure.
In between the movie props and posters, you’ll find a motorcycle designed and built by Orange County Choppers and featured on the hit television series American Chopper. Around the corner is a giant marine reptile skull. And just when you thought the exhibits couldn’t get any more haphazard, there is a model Australian stage coach, complete with manikin riders all done up in their best Western attire. It just can’t get anymore “interesting” than that.
The Museum of Interesting Things is located on the Waterfall Highway in Nymboida, NSW. Be sure to bring $5 for the entrance fee and a sense of humor.
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What a quirky little world.