Morbid Anatomy Museum facts for kids
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| Established | June 27, 2014 |
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| Dissolved | December 18, 2016 |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York |
| Type | Natural History, Anatomy, Dime Museum |
| Key holdings | Morbid Anatomy Library, rotating collections |
| Founder | Joanna Ebenstein, Tracy Hurley Martin, Colin Dickey, Aaron Beebe, Tonya Hurley |
| Architect | Robert Kirkbride and Anthony Cohn |
The Morbid Anatomy Museum was a special place in Brooklyn, New York City. It was a non-profit museum that opened in 2014. The museum was founded by Joanna Ebenstein, Tracy Hurley Martin, Colin Dickey, Tonya Hurley, and Aaron Beebe. It focused on unusual and forgotten parts of history, science, and art.
The museum was located in the Gowanus neighborhood. It had a space for talks and events, a cafe, and a shop. The Morbid Anatomy Museum closed its doors on December 18, 2016.
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What Was the Morbid Anatomy Museum?
The Morbid Anatomy Museum was a unique museum that explored topics often overlooked. It was like a modern-day Cabinet of curiosities. These cabinets were collections of strange and interesting objects from long ago. The museum aimed to bring together artists, writers, and curious people. They explored subjects that didn't always fit into regular museums.
A Place for Curious Minds
The idea for the museum came from Joanna Ebenstein's long-running blog and library. She had also worked with other art groups. Aaron Beebe brought his experience from the Coney Island Museum. Colin Dickey added his interest in mysterious and unusual topics. Together, they created a place for learning and discovery.
The museum building was at 424a Third Avenue in Brooklyn. It used to be a nightclub. Architects Robert Kirkbride and Tony Cohn redesigned the inside in 2014. The new space was made to host many different events. It was a home for "the things that fall through the cracks," as Joanna Ebenstein described it. This meant it showcased subjects that were often ignored by mainstream museums.
Exploring Unique Collections
The museum focused on forgotten histories through its exhibits and programs. It explored themes like nature, anatomy, and old forms of media. It also looked at curiosities in a broad sense. The objects shown in its changing exhibits came from private collections. They also came from the storage rooms of other museums. This allowed visitors to see rare and unusual items.
See Also
- Cabinet of curiosities
- Dime museum
