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Tap Water
BeiMing, China
About more than Must
the water that comes
out of your faucet, this
spot takes visitors on
a Mourney through the
city’s history and the
expansion of its tap
water system, which
was introduced in
the early 1 00s. As
the museum is not
geared toward non-
Mandarin speakers,
foreign visitors may
beneɿt from a guide.06 Hair Museum of Avanos
Avanos, Turkey
Most of us expect to see hair attached to our
bodies or tangled in a brush, not hanging in a
museum. This collection of over 1,000 samples of
women’s hair has continued to grow over 30 years
as visitors often donate some of their own. The
tradition began after a local potter’s friend left town,
leaving a lock of hair for him to remember her by.08 The CUPNOODLES Museum
Osaka, Japan
What is now considered a culinary staple for
students was invented over 0 years ago in a
shed by Momofuku Ando. This museumŜa
perfect pilgrimage for anyone who has
subsisted on instant ramen as an affordable,
easy mealŜincludes a replica of the fateful
shed as well as a chance for visitors to create
their own CUPNOODLES package, a tasting
room to try little-known varieties and more.The Most Wacky
Museums Around
the World
After months of museums and cultural centers remaining shuttered around
the world, some venues are once again opening their doors. When exploring
a city, it is easy to identify interesting art or history museums and block-
buster exhibits. But what about those that are a bit more quirky, more off the
beaten path—or maybe even devoted to subjects not necessarily palatable to
everyday audiences? From a collection of excavated mummies to one focused
exclusively on every college student’s dinnertime staple, these are some of the
most unusual museums around the world. —Alexandra SchonfeldUNCHARTED5
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