There's No Shop In The State Quite As Quirky As This One Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published January 29, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Nothing breaks up the monotony of an average day like something totally offbeat. The Addams Family wasn’t wrong when they realized that the creepy, the kooky, the mysterious, and even the spooky aspects of life endow every day with an inexplicable sort of magic. In Cleveland, there’s plenty of quirky destinations that make every day memorable. Today we’re going to venture into one of the coolest shops in town… but it’s nothing like your typical run-of-the-mill thrift store.
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately for lovers of all things macabre, this local gem has permanently closed its doors. Fortunately, however, you can still find a dose of amazing things that are old, mysterious, and somewhat spooky at the local Museum of Witchcraft.
Adventurers beware, you're about to enter The Mummy And The Monkey's Thrift Crypt in Lakewood.
Toys, collectibles, jewelry... it's all here in the spookiest shop in town. When antiquers tell you that you never know what you'll find... well, they truly mean it when it comes to this store.
You'll know as soon as you arrive that you've found the right place...
A creepy window overlooks the colorful and cheerful expanse of Madison Ave., offering an unexpected contrast to this charming community. You'll want to swing by on Wednesday or Thursday between noon and 6 p.m., or on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Antique cookbooks, holiday items, and even local memorabilia line shelves stocked with the creepiest goodies in town. Locals are truly hooked to this quirky treasure hunt.
Who are the masterminds behind this business? Why, it's none other than our local mummy and monkey!
Janet Decay (The Mummy) and Grimm Gorri ( The Monkey) are icons in the local horror community. Not only do they host their own comedy show, they also frequently appear at local conventions. You may even spot these characters wandering through their own shop, and if you do, you're in for a treat. This pair is unlike any other in The Land.
So if you're ready for tricks, treats, collectibles, and everything sweet...
The Mummy And The Monkey's Thrift Crypt is truly an antique shop unlike any other. Oddities are their specialty, and that one obscure item you've been searching everywhere for just might be on the shelves right here.
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...You've just found your new favorite destination in Cleveland.
This thrift crypt is one of the coolest places in all of Cleveland. Have you ever found anything so obscure and weird in an antique or thrift shop that you couldn’t pass it up? Share your stories in the comments!