This shop is located on Pier 54, very popular spot among the visitors. There are all sorts of goods in this store including apparels, mugs, hats, lighters, magnets, stickers, postcards, small toys, voodoo dolls, figurines, special stones and artifacts. They had my favorite state magnets as well including the map. Prices of the items were comparable to other stores in the area. From the store we bought multiple items. My daughter got a small toy and I bought couple of magnets. The staff members were very friendly. The checkout was quick and easy. read more

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Located at pier 54, this store was a life saver as I was shopping for souvenirs to bring back home. They also carry other unique and interesting items besides souvenirs. Take your time to browse around as you stumble upon random oddities such as a mummy and shrunken heads! Aside from this unique experience, I'm sure you will find something you like! Fair prices and some sales as well. Service went well and if you pay with cash, you get a small discount. read more

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A must stop shop, and my favorite among all of the piers. This one is at Pier 54 with the main entrance right off the side. There is something for everyone here. Jewelry, models, figurines, fossils, legos, wallets, purses, clothing, magnets, even a couple of mummy's on display. So many interesting things everywhere you turn around. read more

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January 22, 2025 | Seattle, WA: While walking along the Seattle Waterfront with my brother and sister-in-law, we stumbled upon this store, as the name caught our eye! What a unique & Global gift shop! There seems to be something for everyone here, depending upon what you're interested in! Inside: I was naturally attracted to: beautiful and colorful Native American jewelry, butterfly jewelry, all things w/butterflies, dream catchers, happy sayings, beautiful quill pens, seashells, fun card & board games, journals... The store is a mixed bag of fun items, as well as local/handmade items & souvenirs! We honestly could've stayed in the store even longer, because there was so much to see! Butterfly Necklaces: Love at first sight, as I love butterflies, and a particular one caught my eye! There was a wide range of prices! Josh kindly opened a glass case with a key so that I could see a particular butterfly necklace up close! It was a little over $400, while they also had necklaces starting at $9.99! I did end up buying a butterfly necklace, which I love! Customer Service: Both welcoming & inviting! Top of the line friendly, answered questions easily with a smile! There is also a wide variety of music playing at the store, mainly upbeat while we were exploring the store!! Overall: Unique & fun gift shop with a mix of decor, souvenirs, a bit of a museum, handmade, and local items... And so much more! Be prepared to spend a lot of time in this store, as there's so much to see! Thanks again for super friendly customer service from the moment we stepped in until the moment we left!! read more

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Seems like a person lives this shoppe or doesn't. I am one who does not like this place but the rest of my family loves it. Most of the artifacts are creepy. The tribal art is overpriced as are the trinkets. read more

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - Good place to eat after leaving the shoppe. - Jewelry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

+ A variety of novelty, vintage tokens. + Located right by downtown Seattle on the pier overlooking Puget Sound. You can see the Seattle Great Wheel. - Very crowded shop on a Sunday morning. - Not big on food or drink. Just a shop for souvenirs. read more

There are many interesting antiques, seashells, and even some animal specimens. Visitors can shop for souvenirs here -- there's a wide variety of unique and fun items to choose from! read more

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I love curiosity shops. This one is a classic, dating to the late 19th Century. It has been run by the same family for four generations. Inside you can find totem poles, carved tusks, natural history specimens, mummies, and tons of souvenir bric-brac. read more

This has been a place i've visited since I was a kid and any time I visit seattle I make sure to stop in. I love the arrangement and assortment of various items from all over, this place offers such unique finds at affordable prices. I got a sweater for $24, two bracelets hand made in ecuador for my best friend and I for $10 total, etc. They also have lab grown gemstone jewelry that's super affordable and pretty! The staff are always super nice too, very cool place with cool staff. Highly recommend:) read more

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This place turned into a cheap trinket gift shop. Was so disappointed after waking in that the entire shop was cheap made in china trinkets, definitely not a curiosity shop anymore. Joseph Edward Standley would certainly be ashamed of what his shop has turned into. I guess if you want some cheap trinkets and crappy plastic Seattle themed gifts then I guess this is good for what you're looking for but it is heavily reminiscent of those cheap airport gift shops. Definitely would not recommend this place for those who are actually interested in oddity and curiosity shops. Such a shame what it has turned into. read more

This place was a local favorite. We were with some friends that raved about this place. It was fun to look around and staff was super friendly. All kinds of oddities and gifts. It had a Ripley's Believe it or not feeling/museum vibe to it with fortune telling machines and all kinds of cool tchotchkes. They even had shrunken heads and mummies. read more

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The most "touristy spot" in Seattle!! If you are in the area, stop in, and see the oddities, if you aren't in the area, it wouldn't be a must see destination. They do have shrunken heads on display, so not for people who can't handle spooky stuff! 4/5 s because it does have a lot of interesting and weird things, but it wasn't what I expected! I was expecting a more museum, but more a tourist shop. Peep the photos for "Medical Ed!" read more

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Stopped in on Tuesday (8/26) and witnessed what I assume was a manager yelling at an employee who was helping a customer. The energy and environment in the store was hostile and it was overall a very uncomfortable experience. read more

This place was definitely interesting. Lots of little things you can buy, but the main attractions are behind glass or up by the ceiling. read more

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If you love all things oddities this shop is for you! They have really cool merchandise, decor, and so many acquired curiosities. Everything here is fairly priced and I loved seeing all the cool stuff they had. My only reason for giving a 4 star and not 5 is the taxidermy bats because there isn't really a way to ethically source bats for taxidermy. read more

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It is a curious shop indeed with interesting crafts and cheesy souvenirs, too (and cheesy souvenirs have a real place in the world). Kids will enjoy looking around at the interesting items for sale but keep an eye on your little critters so they don't break anything. I didn't end up buying anything but it's an interesting shop for browsing. read more

I had been hearing about this shop from my boyfriend for ages, as he used to enjoy going there as a kid on trips from Oregon. It definitely matched his description in the best and weirdest way possible. So many creepy odds and ends, really weird things to look at. One of my favourite things was a bunny on a bird body. What the?! So creepy but so CUTE! I really wanted it but it would definitely be a weird thing to have collect dust. There were lots of touristy items and retro sweets. Pretty fun place. Check it out! read more

Awesome shop with a nice selection of items. I find the little figures cute and I wish I could take some of them home with me. The history of this shop fascinates me, and the items are so cool. I wasn't bothered or asked if I needed any help so I would say good service. read more

First of all, I want to start this review by stating that I did not get to attend this tour because I was late (which I will admit) but I am still giving one star due to the rude staff member who worked at the starting location of this tour. On Saturday, the 21st, four of us were scheduled to go and do this tour and we were extremely excited. After dealing with the atrocious Seattle traffic and terrible parking situations down by the pier I was already very frustrated. Our party arrived at the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop at 7:04 for our 7:00 pm tour and asked the worker where the tour meets to which the rude worker just replied under their breath, "they left" and returned to work.I explained that I understood we were late but were hoping we could catch up with them. I asked that same worker where the tour meets and they said, "In a big group outside" and continued to work. While we were on the pier in Seattle this information was not helpful. Trying to salvage the night, we went outside and tried to walk around and look for a "big group of people" on the crowded Seattle pier on a Saturday night. After a few minutes I went back inside he shop frustrated and asked the worker if they could find someone that was actually helpful that could answer some questions. With some reluctancy this person called their accommodating manager who explained that the tour heads to the right and described exactly what the tour guide was wearing. Ultimately we were unable to catch up with our tour guide because of how much time was wasted with this worker who was unwilling to help us at all. Again I understand we were late, but stuff happens. This place needs to hire people who have customer service skills. read more

I love this store. I'm 54 now. I've been coming to this store since I was 6. Everytime I visit Seattle I come to the store. I do wish the website was better. I'd like to buy stuff online. read more

Yes this place has an assortment of ODD things which makes it a perfect gift shop with more unique things than and typical TSHIRT shop. Great location along the pier with maybe the only Vampire Kill Kit that I've ever seen at a souvenir shop - complete with wooden stake, hammer and holy water. Ready for Halloween? read more

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I am not sure what I would buy here or what the purpose of my visit was, but I could have spent an hour in this little freak shop. My kids just started watching a show Gravity Falls, and if you lkeep this place, its basically the shop from the show, that was based on Boring, Oregon... So they had a blast, I tried to convince them it was all real, some in thought might have been real, and really I ak not sure what most even is!! They had the famous bumper stickers of the fish man thing, and it took me my first visit here to get what the flip those were... so, if you're being a tourist up in here, then make sure to stop into this very unique shop!! read more

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There was a line for this store which sparked my curiosity to WHY and WHAT people were waiting for. "Ye Olde Curiosity Shop? What in the world is that?" I had time to blow so heck why not. I got in line and waited for the unknown. This shop is basically a gift shop but they have a bunch of random stuff which makes people more curious I suppose? This shop stands out from the rest because there are displays of replicated shrunken heads and taxidermy. People spend way more time in here than other shops, hence the line during covid. I didn't end up buying anything but rather, I spent lots of time browsing. read more

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - Jewelry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just a souvenir shop in a great location, where you can also find Harry Potter wands, handmade paper journals, cute stickers and more. read more

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It was like walking through a Ripley's believe it or not museum... for free. They do sell small trinkets and things but the preserved head and people were interesting things that weren't for sale. They also had a Sumatran tiger pelt on the ceiling above the front entrance circa 1900's. read more

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I was charged $2.45 to use my debit card. Cash only! I don't carry cash. That's a bigger fee than normal for a debit card. Just be aware!

Amazing store! So many cool things! Only con would be that the workers there stink like B.O BAD I definitely gagged a few times.

we went on a saturday so it was very crowded. cool stuff , but also some random elements that i am not too sure about. they did have a ton of LEGO minifigures, which made it worth a visit for me. read more

So many things to look at- this is half museum and half store. I could have easily happily bought everything. It was the largest selection of fun items and the staff was incredible. I bought so many things and paid so much less than I expected as the prices were amazing. We will be back to find more treasures soon. The selection is great. I can't wait to see what I find next. read more

I wandered into this souvenir shop and while I didn't find anything I wanted to buy today because I'd be carrying it around for a while, I did enjoy the shopping experience. Lots of tweaky little bits of things and not all of it mass-produced and imported. Sure, there is some "Made in China" on the magnets and shot glasses and stuff, but many of the items look locally made and hand made. Tshirts, hand fans, dream catchers, wood carvings, photos and postcards. read more

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Seattle has a lot of unique opportunities for people to explore. From dining in great restaurants to discovering new shops, you'll never be bored in the city! One store that has been in the area for many years is Ye Olde Curiosity Shop. I first stumbled across this place years ago when I was walking along the waterfront. It has become one of my favorite places to visit. Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is located in the waterfront of Seattle, near Pikes Market Place. It's adjacent to Seattle's Great Wheel, their large ferris wheel that can be seen from a distance. Just walk along the boardwalk toward the totem poles that are placed on both sides of the entryway to the shop. Once you spot the Ferris wheel, you'll know that you're heading in the right direction. The name of the shop should give you a good inclination as to what to expect. Oddities are what attracts people to this establishment. They are well-known for what's in their display cases. If you've ever heard about indigenous people shrinking heads, maybe you thought that it was a myth. Sadly, this is a true process and luckily, you'll be able to see real shrunken heads right her in this shop. A mummified corpse also grabs your attention as you walk past the display case. The four-legged chicken encased in glass was eye-catching as well! When you move away from the interesting display case, you'll see a lot of artwork courtesy of Washington's and Alaska's native tribes. Miniature totem poles as well as large carvings are displayed throughout the store, hanging high on the wall. You can purchase native jewelry as well. What I like about Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is that you are allowed to get up close and personal with artifacts that you've only read about. You gain an appreciation for cultures that are very foreign to the western world. You also get a glimpse at some of the beautiful contributions from Native American tribes in the western region of the United States. Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is one of those places that you should visit at least one time. You never know what you will see when you walk inside. Plus, you could leave some one of a kind souvenirs to share with loved ones. I highly recommend visiting Ye Olde Curiosity Shop to see some things that are out of the ordinary! read more

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We stumbled into this place while waiting for our boat tour to start. To say this place that has been around since 1899 is interesting or bizarre would be an understatement. It wouldn't do it justice. So... SO many things to look at in this place and not enough time. Everything from replica shrunken heads, to three headed baby chick's taxidermy. Every corner and every part of this store is just packed to the ceiling of cool things. Things that spark your morbid curiosity put into a store. It's like a weird museum mixed into a state highway gift shop. The only thing i wasn't crazy about is that some things in the store seemed like they would also be sold at Spencer's Gifts. But all in all really cool. If you're over on the Seattle Waterfront I would definitely make a stop here. Don't forget to look at the stuff outside. read more

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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop sure got me curious enough to walk down the waterfront to check them out. The signed outside the shop stated that it has called Seattle waterfront its home since 1899. Lots of interesting things to see inside the store, but I wasn't sure I can afford or would buy anything from this store home with me. But it was definitely worth exploring. It was more like a free museum by the waterfront instead of a store. Take your time and look at the things they have at the store, some might be creepy, but some actually got a few good laughs out of me. There are mummies and shrunken heads in the back of the store. Creepy but still very interesting to read about how the store acquired such items or the procedures the headhunters used to shrink a head. read more

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What a strange little shop. It's kind of a history lesson wrapped into a quirky gift shop. I popped in here while wandering the Seattle waterfront area after recalling reading about it on some sort of "Seattle Must See" blog post. In addition to typical gift shop fare, they also had some unusual (interactive) displays that sucked up some of my coins. Despite being in a touristy area and being a step above the average gift shop, the prices were reasonable. This strange shop is indeed a must see if you're nearby. read more

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Fun quirky place for Seattle souvenirs. I do think the mummies and shrunken heads are fake.

This is one of the last vestiges of Seattle's waterfront historical retail presence and also the best gift shop to bring visiting friends. They have funny, quirky gifts as well as magic shop type things, coffee, ice cream, and wood carvings by the Williams family. If you aren't lucky enough to have met Rick Williams in or around the Seattle Center, but would like a wood carving done by him or his family, this is the one place I know of in Seattle that actually sells their carvings. Prices are steep, but these pieces are hard to come by as very few of the family actually still carve. Parking in this area is very expensive (I believe it is $8/hr on the street) but if you're already in the area this shop is well worth your time. Even if you aren't already in the area, it will be worth your time! read more

The shop moved several yards up the street but is still littered and cluttered with all things good and weird. The mummy man's feet is no longer oozing because it appears they have him in some kind of climate controlled window-box. I'm glad because two years ago when I visited old Sylvester, his feet was oozing and it was gross. The shrunken heads are still there and still gross as ever. Make a trip out to the shop and even if you don't buy anything, you can still be grossed out for free! No toilets, so don't bother. read more

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - Pickled sharks, ugh - Jewelry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ye Olde is a famous Seattle novelty shop. Part of the Waterfront Boardwalk. Very quirky shop with a ton of random stuff. If you are looking for a weird crazy gift or souvenir, you will likely find it here. Similar to Archie McPhee but not as crazy. Worth a tourist visit. read more

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Wow do I ever love this place! Tourist trap? Yes. Interesting? Yes. Full of stuff you won't find anywhere else? Yes. From mummies, shrunken heads, and stuffed animals it is a feast for the eyes. I love stuff that is shrouded in mystery, and this place you never know what you will be finding. Plus they have a great amount of unique tourist souvenirs. I almost walked away with a necklace made from a butterfly wing. I have been there twice now, and if I went back to Seattle tomorrow, I wouldn't hesitate going there again. read more

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Super cool place to walk through. Especially if you're looking for unique gifts or souvenirs. Taxidermy and shrunken heads are for sure interesting to ogle at. read more