Ye Olde Curiosity Shop Reviews

Love this place. They have such cool and interesting stuff here. Been coming here since I was a child

Very cool shop with ancient mummys and artifacts plus creepy weird but cool real shrunken heads

Again, this is one of the "Must See and Do" tourist spots in Seattle. Located on the waterfront, the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop features some of the weirdest stuff in Seattle and the perfect place to purchase all of those tourist souvenirs you know you need to take home.

Every local kid has fond memories of their childhood visits to the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop and nobody should pass up the opportunity to say they've "been there, done that!" And, for most of it, we can't help ourselves... we just keep coming back (using visiting friends and family as our excuse). Don't miss this place just because a local didn't bring you here!

This place is pretty cool. The staff is very friendly and the things that you find and see are interesting enough to keep you occupied into the store for some time. The corpse in the glass case in the back of the store is a sight to see. My son and I popped in while waiting on the ferry. I got a new sticker for my flask and he bought some earrings and fidget spinner that's pretty cool. Stop in you won't be disappointed.

Not just your average Seattle souvenir shop...they have some really unusual artifacts on display. Definitely worth a stop.

Tourist trinkets with a few nice oddities mixed in. Really nice staff though.

This is not just a store, it is a tourist attraction. They have all kinds of curiosities on display from shrunken heads and mummies to whale vertebrae. If you are looking for an unusual gift, this is the place to find it. They have everything from native American art to large spiders encased in glass. As a young child, this was where I always wanted to go on my birthday--an 8 year old boy wanting to go shopping, that has to be an endorsement.

Kitschy and crowded, a great tourist trap... but with a couple of genuinely interesting displays (the "Curiosity" section) to one side of the shop. If you're looking for some Northwestern trinkets or baubles to take home on a plane, this would be a great place to purchase them, but Seattle locals will likely not be very interested. Also has its fair share of Kikkerland and Archie McPhee amusements, so general advice is to take the local art or jewelry, and get everything else online.

Of particular note to local amateur historians: this shop has a collection of matted historic photo prints of places in the Washington area, very well done and inexpensive.

Its very crowded but theres so much interesting stuff

One of my favorite Seattle land marks. Our version of a Ripleys believe it or not museum except it's free!!

Great store with all kinds of weird stuff. If you are walking the Seattle pier waterfront you should definitely check this place out.

A great and fun quirky little shop close to the beach

Fun place for knick-knacks and things at a lot of interesting things to look at very entertaining

Very fun, quirky place. Full of oddities amd old timey antiques along with the usual gift shop fare. A Seattle waterfront institution.

So much fun! And great touristy souvrnirs too. Definitely check it out!

This place was interesting and definitely had some oddities. If you're looking for something different in Seattle, it's not a bad place!

Lots of knick nacks and wares. A bit overpriced for selling Chinese goods though. The chocolate/fudge stand was interesting and all the glass cased oddities is cool to check out.

What a fun, crazy and historical place. Full of natural wonders, Pacific Northwest Native American art and goofy gag gifts and Seattle souvenirs. Something for everyone.

Tourist trap most definitely, but the old time exhibits wow! Can't leave without something unique. Prices really reasonable for the location. Something for everyone. For some reason always remember it bigger than it is.

This shop is full of unusual and interesting things!!!

It is definitely a tourist trap but has done really cool things

Definitely a great place
Lots of interesting things

This place was neat! Lots of freaky things that you don't really see anywhere else in Seattle. Rar skulls, odd Knick knacks, and other trinkets that you just have to see for yourself. Unique stuff and some political humor items that could make for good gag jokes

Interesting tourist shop. Typical tourist items for sale but also has a display of mummified humans.

Funny little shop. Definitely not your average souvenir shop!

Love this place. Purchased a deaths head moth and couldn t be happier with it. Very nice place

Pretty disappointed. To be fair, there is some interesting things to see but overall it s just an overpriced tourist trap. I would recommend seeing it once if you travel to Seattle, but don t get your hopes up.

Love taking my family to this Seattle institution. The weird and interesting exhibits are a free activity for families of all ages and there s surely some trinket or toy for everyone in the gift shop. The fudge there is also delicious. Highly recommend a stop in if you re on the pier.

So much awesomeness, make sure you plan extra time to take in everything there is to see here

Didn't think I could get a shrunken head and preserved shark in a jar all in one place! Great staff and an overall incredible place. Must see for tourists and locals. Thank you for the spooky experience!

GREAT LITTLE SHOP WITH MIIX OF EVERYTHING FOR THE NOT SO USUAL TOURIST!! LOVED THIS SHOP!!

As I was walking by the waterfront, I noticed this place. It piqued my curiosity. I decided to go in and shop. I guess you could call my actions a curiosity shop. On display, they had corpses and beasts of rarity. Had I spent any more time in there, I would have become a part of it!

Worth a visit. Found it a bit expensive. The fudge shop is nice and have some great flavors.

It was an okay stop along the pier. Nothing super special here, same souvenirs you can find in most every other shop. I am not really sure what all the fuss was about from the other reviews it got.

They do have some oddities, like animals with multiple heads and such, but I was expecting more. The rest was very much just a glorified gift shop. The associate that we had contact with was knowledgeable. The store was very crowded.

Interesting, but also filled to the brim with tourist trap garbage, which tended to overshadow the cool curiosity aspect.

Lots of fun things to see for the whole family whether you are interested in Seattle memorabilia or the curious things such as the mummies and the two-handed calf.

Definitely a fun touristy place to visit, this shop has a lot of random cool things no one needs but can sometimes be genius (or downright weird). It is a regular store for random... goods..., and just has a collection of other interesting things to admire and look at while you re shopping. The average price for things is definitely higher since it s a tourist attraction, but it s an amusing place to visit and check out if you want something new.
Some of their merch includes bacon socks, edible larvae, belt buckle keychains (one of my favourites), hologram glasses that make your eyes look weird to people looking at you... it s a fun place to check out even if you don t buy anything.

Always find something new I missed from the last visit.

Oddly unique items you won't find in a normal gift store.

Actually very cool.Had lots of odd little things that were quite a blast to check out.I only give it a 4 out of 5 just because I wish there would be less shop stuff and more of the weird stuff.

Crazy that it moved to the back of building but other then that not much had changed. Cool place 4 sure.

Had an awesome time! Staff, wonderful, free sample of the fudge yumm. Fun and Funky stuff! Machine ate my $1, for the fortunate, gave me the fortunate. Thanks! :)

Always good to visit. Not a fan of their new secluded location. Less curio items since they moved shop.

Love this place!!!! I can spend hours there looking at all the odd things and if you need something sweet they even sell handmade fudge!

This place is a tradition if you can tolerate the hoards of people who love to look around too

Historic shop of oddities. There is a mummy, other artifacts, and fun gift items..also had a fudge counter.

As crowded and busy as I remember it being as a kid. All sorts of weird things inside like mummies and other antiquities as well as tourist trinkets. Very narrow walkways and packed with stuff.

The fudge shop inside is delicious. Mmm.

Love this place! There's lots to look at in a museum-y setting for free. They have an ample variety of souvenirs for everyone on your list, and they have homemade fudge and candied nuts (that you can get free samples of before you make your decision of which flavour you get. I suggest the tiger butter. Yummy.) This is a must stop for anyone visiting Seattle.

Um, warning, I guess. There are real mummies and weird taxidermy everywhere. Have fun!

A must see if you are visiting the city. This has always been one of my favorite places to visit due to the ever changing inventions and mummies. It is definitely an unforgettable experience.

One back if full operation, the magnificent Curiosity Shop will be an unbeatable stop on your Seattle adventures!

There are some very cool oddities in this place! Worth a visit!

Fun location with many ideas and joices for a gift shop...

More of a shop than a museum. Not that many mummies.

It's a very interesting place that exhibits mummies for free and plenty of artifacts. Also if you are looking for out of this world souvenirs I highly recommend it.

Such a cool little shop! Reasonably priced as well, love it!

I've always loved this place since my very first trip to Seattle 25 years ago! The oddities on display, the quirky decor and the fun souvenirs and trinkets make Ye Olde Curiosity Shop a *must visit* for any walk along Seattle's waterfront!

I haven't seen such cool shop before. It is a museum at same time:)

A place you have to see when you visit Seattle. Plenty of souvenirs and oddities. I haven't been since the Viaduct has come down but plan to as improvements are made. The whole area will be so different.

There's this one pig that was more like multiple because it was like combined with other pigs

One of my absolute favorite places in Seattle. An off-the-beaten-path must-see!

I love to visit. The fudge is something that I always bring home for my girls. The atmosphere is amazing with all of the interesting items.

Awesome souvenir shop, ma must stop for all kinds of goodies!! Also ck out The Sound!!

Weird. Loved it. Wish I could afford more of the curious wares rather than the touristy toys but they had some cool stuff from local artists too.

Lots to see, very friendly and helpful staff, wide variety of souvenirs.

It was amazing the first time, and very exciting, but once you go once, you've seen it all. But it is amazing to take friends to, and an amazing tourist spot!

Seattle icon. The name of the store says it all. Say hi to Sylvester the mummy for me.

Awesome place to visit can't leave without buying something that will litteraly reach out and catch your attention a must stop and see if you are in Seattle

It is a great little trinket shop that does not disappoint when it comes to the macabre. It has a really interesting selection of human remains, including shrunken heads. It would be a great, quick stop if you pass along the boardwalk in Seattle.

Interesting shop with a verity of gift items to purchase

Always a joy visiting. Good place to bring a friend or family who is visiting Seattle. Plenty of interesting things to look at, think about, and consider. Though I got to say their fresh fudge and roasted nuts (cashews, pencans, and pistachios) are very good!

Not as awesome as the old location but still worth a visit. If you want to find that special gift from Seattle, the waterfront is the place. Not too touristy, and lots of interesting items to bring home!

A funky souvenir shop and museum of sorts that is worth a stop. Museum articles include mummies and shrunken heads (replicas?) and a lot more esoteric stuff. No entry charge.

Fun for adults and kids

There are mummies.
Look at the ceiling.
Flipping awesome place.
Must see!

Interesting place filled to the rafters with an amazing variety of trinkets, t shirts, puzzles, jewelry, toys, antiques, amusements. Prices seem very reasonable for the most part with a few outlandish exceptions on some of the collectible stuff. A great place to pick up a cheap souvenir that is actually cheap.

Fun tourist attraction and gift shop for all ages. Mummies, shrunken heads, double headed taxidermy, etc. We love the uniqueness of this shop and all the fun items you can find here.

Lots of realy cool stuff. Lots of souvenirs to take home, and plenty to look at too!

Ask for the owner. Then offer to pay a dollar o use the restroom. They took me thru a hall way that had some of the weirdest stuff,

Mostly like any other tourist shop but affordable prices kinda cool

What can you say about this place. From creepy to downright bizarre, this is one of my favorite places to visit while in Seattle. Picked up a few choice presents here which were loved! Eclectic and strange items and stuff for everyone!

This place is fun to go they have exhibits in the store as well as interesting gifts

Not what it was in my youth, but...what is any more? The curious things now take backstage to trinkets.