Part Museum, Part Souvenirs and Crafts, Totally Curious
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop has been around longer than I can remember. Located on Seattle's waterfront at Pier 54, it has moved once, but still retains one of the original whalebones that formed an arch over the old doorway.
It is filled with natural curiosities, local and worldwide,such as two headed pigs and shrunken heads. They sell souvenirs, gifts, and Native American arts and crafts. It also contains historic artifacts from Seattle and around the world. And of course, it is famous for "Sylvester" the petrified man. He's fascinating, but not for the squeamish.
Last April, they opened a second store front right next door, where additionally they sell ice cream and homemade fudge.