I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just love these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street! read more

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the oddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration. read more

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Very interesting! I definitely recommend visiting! You are given a private tour of the three rooms on the first floor. Bring them a tip because it is free by appointment only. read more

This was definitely a unique place to stop! We were originally scheduled for a 7pm tour, but when asked to move it earlier, they were very accommodating. Velda was funny and shared a lot of insight about their collection. Thank you! read more

The Owner of Trundle Mansion made it abundantly clear from my phone conversation with him that he doesn't care about tourists and that it's his home above and beyond everything else. He doesn't care to reply to reservation requests and is belligerent on the phone and indicated that he will phone the police department if tourists show up to his house without reservations. He is nasty, curses, and does not deserve to be on the list of must see places in Pittsburgh. Do not visit Trundle Manor avoid at all costs. They should call it Mr. Trundle has no Manors! read more

When we were IN Pittsburgh a couple of weekends a go, I had forgotten to talk about Trundle Manor a life of Death. To most people, they'd be freaked out. To us? We actually Google odd places to visit, while we're out of town. We hate normal lol We had a blast!! Everything is so odd and our lovely tour guide explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. We were able to purchase some art before we left and they even asked if we wanted to join them and their parents for pizza. Awesome experience. We aren't in Pittsburgh very often. But, when we decide to make a day trio, we'll definitely visit again. So much fun! Oh and their cat us a the sweetest!! read more

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Trundle Manor is by far the coolest place I have been in my entire life. If you like spooky stuff, old medical equipment, oddities, monsters, ghouls, or anything of the life you have to check it out. The owners were super lovely. I can't wait to go back! read more

Trundle Manor - Museums Near Me - Swissvale, Pennsylvania

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You know how some folks live an extraordinary life?? That's how I feel about Mr. Arm and his wife Velda - I think one surprise for me was how young they were - I was expecting like an older, retired couple but these two have managed to make their dreams come true right now, rather than waiting till retirement, as most folks seem to do! There is so much wonderful, creative and imaginative stuff here - there's a sense of whimsy and play and both host + hostess are very gracious about allowing you to enter their lifestyle. I felt I had been whisked away to steampunk Victorian London for an afternoon and it was heaps more authentic that anything Disney could have ever come up with! Standouts for me was the taxidermy hybrid creatures, the modified gaslight cars and most especially the steampunk robots + the kitchen!! Hint - the hidden refrigerator and sink is AWESOME! The boarded widows on the outside as well as the kissing skeletons in the garden were also really apropos with Halloween just around the corner. I would absolutely recommend going to check this fantastical place out! Note: #337 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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Amazing place! There is so much unique stuff to see everywhere you look! The owners are so welcoming and fun. They will even talk about their cool and meaningful experiences if you ask (we got to see their wedding album, and hear about their sweet beloved cat who had passed away). It's wonderful that they are willing to share their awesome art and home with the world! Definitely don't miss it, make an appointment to visit! read more

Me and my family had a great time, interesting, elegant, creepy, weird , mind blowing different that's why it was a awesome experience something for everyones dreams! read more

Me: Is that half a dead rat sewn to half a dead pigeon? Mr Arm: Yes. Me: Oh. Then what's in the jar next to rat-bird? Mr Arm: That's 3/4 of a dead dove sewn to 1/4 of a deceased shark and that over there is a German Shepard penis. Me: Neat-O. Mr Arm: Can you guess what's in that jar? Me: A cat sewn to a bat? Mr Arm: You're half right. Me: A bat-bird? Mr Arm: Getting colder... Me: bat-bunny? Mr Arm: Colder Me: **squinting eyes to decipher the remains floating in the jar of embalming booze** Mr Arm: It's a cat. Just a cat. No hybrid here, the hair's just gone. Me: I see. **These are actual conversations from my tour of Trundle last Saturday, and one of the best tourist destinations I've ever had the good fortune to see** First off, I can't believe I get to be the first to review the infamous Trundle Manor. What.An.Honor. But I do have one question: How the hell has Trundle flown under the Yelp radar for so damn long? Step up your game, Pittsburgh! Don't let these gems pass you by. All my life I've been told that I'm strange, and in that life I've been to a lot of strange places, but this one is up there--even for me. Defo top 5, maybe even top 2 and absolutely a place a you should put on your bucket list, no matter who you are. Sure, dead sh*t in jars, hobo treasures and the singing steam-punk stomach tumor of a beloved belly dancer might not sound like everyone's idea of a good time, but try to keep an open mind and know that one trip to Trundle Manor will not only act as the centerpiece of your Pittsburgh memories, but as a major talking piece for the rest of your life. Promise. The only issue will be trying to find any place that can live up to the wonderment and awe of Pittsburgh's TM. The Curators of Trundle Manor's curiosities are the aforementioned Mr Arm and his lovely lady-friend/fiancee, Velda Von Minx. There's also a live cat amongst all the collected, stuffed and jarred felines named Little Devil who's just the biggest sweetheart. Their story is pretty cute and while I don't want to ruin it for you, it involves two taxidermied married squirrels that are on display in the den. Touring the manor is by appointment only, but there are times of the year where they don't do tours at all because the demand is just too high, namely in October when Halloween requests run rampant. If you're lucky enough to get an appointment to tour the manor, you should note that there is no official cost, though donations are accepted (and encouraged... by me). Keep Trundle truckin'! They'll accept cash in the donation box in the foyer or donation of dead animals, medical devices, cleavers, alcohol (no beer) or anything creepy, just don't be cheap--There's lots of eyes watching you at the manor. Among the many oddities already mentioned, you can also spy a number of the items below and then some. - Papa, Momma and Baby Bear + GoldiFox - An old-timey medical syringe that's large enough to act as a cattle prod - A cat on a hat - Legos - Colon photos - 100+ year old stuffed fox - Old electro-shock machine - Jar of human teeth - Jar of human skin flakes - Jar of human finger and toe nails - Tentacles - A family of amphibians - A happy turtle/chick hybrid family of five - Steampunk bears - Bindle stick bundles - A gerbil named 'poop' - Ray guns - Gimp-type masks - Original Addams family goodies - Carnival treasures - Classically un-classic built-up cars, fit for the zombie apocalypse - I got lucky and found a rogue bird foot on the floor during my tour, so keep your eyes peeled for hidden treats - And soooo much more... When you go (and you NEED to go) be sure to take pics, bring a decent donation and do ask as many questions as can. Half the fun is getting to hear the story behind each of the items from Velda and Mr Arm. If curious, peculiar, macabre are your thing, or even if you were ever a fan of the hit Nickelodeon show Cat-Dog, this is THE place to hit up if you're interesting in seeing a collection of quirk that you won't see anywhere else in the entire world. read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Trundle Manor, nice tour of all things macabre and creepy. They accept donations, but if you are like me and strapped for cash, they also take weird things, art etc.. as payment. I tend to be shy so I probably could have got more out of the experience if I asked more questions. It felt too quick, I wanted to see more, but as I said chatting more probably would have helped. I really liked all the nest things in jars, the animal hybrids and the things created by hand. I just couldn't believe what skill is possessed to create such things. For some reason I imagined it would be bigger, but that is just me. I didn't realize it was night tours mostly, but I feel that is probably the best way to experience it. If you are looking for some fun and different I would recommend read more

I'm not really sure how to describe this place other than a more whimsical version of the Mutter Museum. We were invited to a fundraising party there and I was shocked because I had never heard of this place, and it is literally 5 minutes away from my house. Trundle Manor is an oddity museum situated right in the middle of a quiet Swissvale neighborhood. I guess you have to call ahead for an appointment, and a suggested donation is asked for in lieu of an admission fee. What you'll find inside is a collection of unusual, cool to see things. Some artifacts of misguided ingenuity, and some just bizarre side show strangeness, all lovingly curated. This 'labor of love' feeling permeates throughout the house, and is extremely endearing. We were there for a fundraising party, and had an amazing time. The police weren't called which seemed to indicate that the surrounding neighborhood had gotten use to having such an unusual place near them. To put it in perspective, the best thing our neighbors have done is drunkenly throw up Taco Bell on our shared entry steps twice in the last two months. read more

This place is MIND BLOWING! A creepy jewel in the dark alleys of Swissvale. read more

I love this place. It's like Disneyland for the freakish and morbid. Plus the owner, Velda, has amazing stories about the pieces in the collection. I can't wait to return for the Halloween party and any other event they put on. read more

A creepy place that is utterly amazing. The entertainment value is exceptional. Definitely not for the squeamish though!!

THIS PLACE IS EPIC! Although it is a private home with appointment only, it is well worth the phone call. Led by Dr. Arm, Velda, and their other family members, the entire home is decorated with things from a bear with a top hat, a tumor of a belly dancer. to various jars filled with creatures you may or may not be able to identify. This house of taxidermy and art is an eccentric, but beautiful place to see and is able to be viewed by giving a donation at most, which contributes to future works of art and to keep the trundle manor going. They accept odd things for the home and adults and children of all ages can find something interesting within the tour. I would go back there multiple times because there is always something new and intriguing to see and find. read more

YES. YES. YES. My friend was in town to visit and being just a few streets over, I suggested we visit Trundle Manor as something new to experience. I am SO GLAD we did. Velda was the best!! Mr. Arm was not there but his presence was felt through Velda's stories. This place was truly something that must be experienced. There is medical equipment from the 1920s-30s and some stuff dated even earlier. I saw a uterine tumor, A doberman-fish hybrid, an old school car with a cleaver as part of the machinery, scythes the size of an adult human, and a preserved cat in a jar all in 50 minutes. I will be going back and insist anyone with an interest of the unusual go too!! read more

If you like old medical equipment, goodies in jars, taxidermy and much more... need to go! Great, interesting place, full of stories.

Mr Arm was a no show. Four of us waited in the hot sun outside of the Manor, after making an advanced reservation, and receiving confirmation of the reservation. read more

Freaked me out when I stepped in but after a minute it made lots of sense! Velda was amazing

great host! this was an unique experience and very cool!!!