Elmer McCurdy Museum & Gallery of Sideshow Attractions
A multi-media exhibition across the timeline of Elmer McCurdy’s turbulent life and shocking, bizarre afterlife. A visual journey across Elmer’s post-mortem mummified odyssey of sideshows, carnivals, Hollywood movies and beyond!
Experience Elmer McCurdy as you’ve never imagined!
SEE THE ONLY FULL BODY EFFIGY OF ELMER MCCURDY’S MUMMY IN EXISTENCE!
Opening September 2025
Sideshows, Oddities & Wonders!
A Special Exhibit and Multi-media collection of vintage sideshow artifacts and exclusive photograph collections
Amazing & Shocking Exhibitions from the 19th Century to the Present!
Discover the Enigmatic World of Elmer McCurdy
Explore upcoming exhibitions and special events that invite you to dive into the fascinating history of Elmer McCurdy and the strange world of sideshows.
Elmer McCurdy Commemoration Night
TBA
Join us for an evening honoring the life and legend of Elmer McCurdy through rare artifacts and multimedia displays.
Vintage Sideshow Photography Exhibit
Aug 23, 2026
Experience the captivating visual history of historic sideshows with exclusive photographic collections.
Interactive Multimedia Experience
Oct 14, 2026
Engage with immersive exhibits that bring the tales of Elmer and the sideshow era to life through sound and video.
Holiday Sideshow Celebration
Dec 07, 2026
Celebrate the festive season with themed exhibits and live performances inspired by sideshow traditions.
Visiting the Elmer Museum was a fascinating journey into history and spectacle.
Diana Reed
Cultural Historian
Discover the Untold Story of Elmer McCurdy
Visit us to experience rare artifacts, captivating tales and the bizarre life story of Elmer McCurdy.