The Skeptiseum
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Located within the Center For Inquiry, this collection of historical artifacts deals with topics in fringe-science, religion, and the paranormal.
The Skeptiseum evolved from the personal collection of science writer and investigator Joe Nickell who, in mid-1995, became Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) -- located at the Center For Inquiry in Amherst, New York. Nickell's collecting continued and soon outgrew his office - which had begun to resemble a curio shop, with Bigfoot-track casts, spirit trumpets, and
Our descriptions have recently been updated! Expect the launch of our new digital museum soon!
Ongoing improvements and finishing of artifact descriptions continues throughout the end of this month. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for a daily dose of skeptical fun!
Did you fall for any April Fool's tricks yesterday? If so, be sure to check out some of our exhibits (like the Hall of Superstition and Luck) to prepare for next year!
Have you seen us on Twitter yet? Follow us for updates on artifacts, fun historical facts, highlighted collections, and information about small museums!
Vote for our featured artifact next week!
A - Shrunken Head
B - Patent Medicine Bottle
C - Antique Spirit Trumpet
Post in the comments to cast your vote, and check our Twitter feed on Monday (3/24) to view the winner.
Our digital transformation is finally complete!
Stay tuned for more information about when our brand new Omeka interface is ready for public viewing. 366 digitized artifacts are ready and waiting to be seen by patrons!
Our digital display transformation (via Omeka software) has been completed! We're just waiting on a few more finishing touches, and then we will be officially open for digital patronage.
Be sure to check back here (or follow us on Twitter ) for updates on the status of our grand re-opening!
The Hall of World Religions and Mythologies is completed, along with the Hall of Relics and Miracles. Two more to go until this transformation is completed!
To promote (and celebrate) the near-conclusion of our transformation from a web page with a gallery-style layout to a slick, flashy Omeka display, The Skeptiseum has officially started up its' online presence! Stay tuned here and on Twitter for updates on completion of the new site, as well as newly added items and collections! And don't forget to tell your friends!
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