The slogan Keep Austin Weird is an honorary title most Austenite’s hold. Weird is something they are proud to be and is proudly displayed on t-shirts and bumper stickers.

A city of weird would not be complete without a museum that commemorates all that is weird. What better place to display such things than in the middle of Sixth Street in the heart of downtown Austin. If you are curious about the Museum of Weird, then go see what it is all about.

In spirit of Halloween the Museum of Weird has just announced will be opening a new exhibit that details the ghostly history of the Texas State Capital. The new exhibit titled “Austin Haunted History” will feature local legends and landmarks with a haunted past including, the Driskill Hotel and the Paramount Theatre.

To promote the opening of this permanent new exhibit, Scott Johnson, American horror writer, will be promoting his new book on the haunted history of Austin. There will be a signing on Oct. 24 in Lucky Lizards Curios & Gifts store from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum of Weird will be free with a purchase of Johnson’s book.

The museum has been operating since May 2007 and has grown to include life-size wax figures of famous monsters including Frankenstein, Dracula and movie props such as two headed animals, a Fiji mermaid, and many more creepy spectacles.

I personally have seen the current exhibit and will make a stop on a night downtown to see the new addition.