In case you really need 10 reasons to visit the International Mermaid Museum between Aberdeen and Westport, here we go!
It is about a 90-minute-drive from Olympic Oasis in Brinnon for your home base for Olympic Peninsula Adventures.
1. It’s a unique way to spend an afternoon (especially a rainy one!) with the family, your gal pals, your partner, or by yourself!
Have you ever had your fortune told by a mermaid? Do your kids even know what this is? Here’s your chance!
2. For the mythology lovers among us, the International Mermaid Museum offers an EXTENSIVE collection of stories about mermaids in cultures around the world through time.
For example, one of my favorites with a local connection is the story of Melusine. In 1393, Jean d’Arras spun a tale of love & anger and curses & consequences that inspired the Starbucks logo. You’ll have to visit the museum to learn more!
Ready for another one? In Japanese lore, catching or finding a ningyo (which means “human fish”) is believed to lead to bad luck. However, in the story of Yao Bakuni, eating ningyo led to an extraordinarily long life of 800 years!
3. Even better for the wine lovers among us, you can grab a glass of wine at the attached winery to enjoy while you browse the museum.
4. Entry fees are reasonable and support a registered non-profit that is “dedicated to teaching ocean ecology from seashore to sea floor immersed in mermaid mythology uniting world oceanic cultures.”
5. The free garden grounds at the International Mermaid Museum are beautiful and interesting!
6. The mermaid costumes are FABULOUS! It is obvious that the founders of this museum put a lot of effort into the creation and upkeep on this museum.
7. There are tons of informative displays about other ocean-related items, like these hag stones and so-called “mermaid births.”
8. The museum does an excellent job of connecting extensive mermaid research to information on more traditional ocean creatures and local lore.
9. The museum has something for everyone and is well maintained. Support them!
