MARSH'S FREE MUSEUM

LONG BEACH, WA

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Marsh's Free Museum is a unique and quirky attraction located in Long Beach, Washington. The museum was established in 1935 by Ira Woodhead Marsh, who had a keen interest in collecting oddities and unusual artifacts from around the world. Today, the museum is run by Marsh's descendants and has become a popular tourist destination in the area.

The museum is home to a vast collection of curious artifacts, including a two-headed calf, a giant clamshell, and a shrunken human head. Visitors can also see a display of antique seashells, a collection of old-timey photographs, and vintage arcade machines. The museum's most famous exhibit is Jake the Alligator Man, a mummified creature that is said to be half-man, half-alligator.

Aside from the oddities, the museum also offers a range of souvenirs and gifts, such as postcards, t-shirts, and novelty items. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are encouraged to help support the museum's upkeep and maintenance.

Overall, Marsh's Free Museum is an unusual and entertaining attraction that is sure to capture the imagination of visitors of all ages. Whether you're a fan of the bizarre, the historical, or the simply strange, this museum is definitely worth a visit.

MARSH'S FREE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LONG BEACH WA. US MID #8405300050

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Contact MARSH'S FREE MUSEUM

telephone: 3606422188
website: http://www.marshsfreemuseum.com

MARSH'S FREE MUSEUM
409 PACIFIC AVE S
LONG BEACH
WA
98631

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MID #	8405300050
Name	MARSH'S FREE MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
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LAT/LONG	46.386619, -124.053816
CODES	FIPS State Code: 53 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 950600 US Census Block: 1081