October is soon coming to a close so here is a post created for everyone looking for museums and exhibits displaying Science Fiction – Horror and other interesting spooky things. If you ever wonder where all the inspiration comes from for the creation of some of your favorite scary films and TV shows, or where all those awesome costumes go to after the film is released, visit these great museums and learn all about it.
This list has great info and recommendations for you to visit some awesome spots. Don’t worry there are not all on the to gory list and some of them have exhibits where you can bring younger kids too.
1 – Hollywood Horror Museum
Description:
This is an awesome museum displaying some horrific (in a good way) exhibits, some of them will transport you back to your favorite classic horror films. Believe it or not, this museum is actually suitable for everyone, it has a classic horror section where you can bring your younger guests, and it also has a modern horror area where only teens and grown ups can get access to.
It’s a great trip to admire awesome figures and costumes only seen previously in private collections and film studios. The exhibit also features music and sound effects, and also audio and video of film makers and actors.
Head over there and check out life size figures from movies including Freddy Krueger, and TV shows such as American Horror Story and The Walking Dead.
Location: Chatsworth CA
Pic Credit: @ ritamartins.teurapeuta
2 – Haunted Bowers Museum
Description:
Orange County features some pretty good Ghost Walks calendar every year for locals and visitors who enjoy spooky after dark tours with legends and tails. This year OC also presents a Night at the Museum at Bowers Museum on October 15, 22, and 29.
This museum has been the protagonist of several legends and ghostly stories making an after dark tour an interesting and spooky ghost walk.
Guests can purchase tickets through the website, and tours run about 90 minutes. Be aware there is no recording or picture allowed during the tour.
Location: 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
PIC Credit: @ mahamudrakmc
3 – Mystic Museum
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This small but very intriguing Museum and store is perfect for all those driven to contemplate exhibits related to the occult, mystical and all things horror.
The Mystic Museum displays horror exhibits, and art shows. Plenty opportunity here for unique and creative pictures. The exhibits and theme shows rotate, so check out their site to buy tickets for that horrific display you want to see.
There is also a very well designed shop where you can buy tons of merchandise including books written by big stars like Guillermo del Toro, spooky home décor items perfect for the season, and other novelties and oddities.
Location: 3204 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
PIC Credit: @themysticmuseum
4 – Icons of Darkness
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Thanks to Rich Correll we can now visit this very large private collection of film artifacts, and also check out many awesome costumes. If you like jump scares, sci-fi horror items and props, then you will love the Icons of Darkness. And you are allowed to take pics!
During your tour, you will encounter many cool items such as costumes used in movies including Batman, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Terminator, and Alien. The exhibit also displays props from Nightmare on Elm Street, Phantasm, The Thing, The Shining and many more.
Watch icons of Darkness Teaser Trailer in YouTube and get pumped up for this horror exhibit.
Location: Hollywood & Highland
PIC Credit: @iconsofdarkness
5 – Hyaena Gallery
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When looking for horror graphic novels, books, and underground art, Hyaena Gallery is the place for you. Located in Burbank, this place carries a ton of interesting comic book horror art that will keep you entertained if you love this culture.
Also check out their fun and horrific exhibits, prints, original art, true crime art and posters! This shop and Gallery will put you in the dark Halloween mood for sure.
Location: 1928 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
PIC Credit: @hyaenagallery
Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!