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The Strange and Unusual
523 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, United States
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Li
Review №1

This is hands down my favorite store. Not just in Philadelphia. Ever. They had so many amazing finds at quite reasonable prices. It was so hard for me to bring myself to leave the store and not bring everything with me. I recommend to anyone and everyone who has a taste for the unusual. The store was well stocked and the sales associate was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and (best of all) non pressuring. The products were very unique and so delightful. I will be returning here every chance I get to add a another couple pieces from this treasure chest to my collection!!

De
Review №2

Very cool place! Macabre beauty, eclectic items, art. Welcoming atmosphere, pleasant staff.

Ka
Review №3

No longer there. Dont waste your time.

Ch
Review №4

Update your Google information for Pete’s sake. I traveled to Philly to visit your store only to find it closed. Not cool.

Ma
Review №5

It had a lot of Kool stuff

Ke
Review №6

The name says it all. I bought two taxidermist ducklings, and used one to prank a co-worker.Fun, weird place. Well worth checking out. The staff was polite, and helpful.

Ke
Review №7

Very cool. Glad I visited

Le
Review №8

Very strange, very unusual. They have a ton of miscellaneous things for your home and the staff is pleasant. Theres a lot here that is super unique so this place is worth checking out!

Em
Review №9

Loved this unique oddities hole in the wall place. Lots to see was there for 40 minutes. You can stare at each wall forever. The more you look the more things pop out. Smaller place but packed in a great way and plenty of walking path. Something for everyone!!!

Mo
Review №10

Surprised my daughter and she loved it. I had been there before... Weird but cool. As long as my kids are happy... Im happy! Well be back!!!

Ma
Review №11

If you are looking for the strange and mysterious in Philadelphia this is where to go! My daughter and I love all the creepy displayed. Definitely a place to check out.

Gr
Review №12

This location doesnt actually exist anymore. Should be taken down

Er
Review №13

Cute and unique items here. I got a small preserved? rat pup and a really cute Handbook for the recently deceased journal. If I had more money I definitely would have gotten more when I stopped by.

Ch
Review №14

This is one of my favorite places to shop in the area. They have a variety of oddities type stuff, educational books, handmade jewelry, bones/taxidermy/wet specimens, some shirts and hats. Every thing is really cool and the employees are super friendly and knowledgeable. The woman at the counter made some great suggestions for a gift when I needed help.

Ch
Review №15

This place is great! I got a Jackolople from here and I love it. I had issues with one of my mounts (all my fault) and they were quick to help out and fix. Highly recommend stopping by.

Ad
Review №16

Super cool! We will be back. I found a great deal here.

Ab
Review №17

Super cool place with a super nice staff. This store is one of the most unique stores Ive ever been to and it is definitely worth a look! I loved everything that was in the shop and enjoyed seeing all the great art and collectibles!! They are indeed Strange and Unusual!

La
Review №18

Such a great store!! I wanted to buy everything but knew it wouldn’t survive a plane ride so next time I’m driving up. Prices were very reasonable and the chick working was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about everything in the store and was super nice. I’ll definitely be back!!

wi
Review №19

Because I myself am strange and unusual, why i love this store.found this place off tik tok, funnilyenough but Im glad.staff was friendly and i found the store very interesting.

Ni
Review №20

Bought a t-shirt and a goldfish in a plastic block. Stared at a mounted rat head wearing a crown and was sorely tempted to buy it. The stillborn mule in a jar? Magnificent. A great oddity store. Very impressive.Staff were very accommodating and brought out the cute rat head for me to look at, as well as providing more info about it should I change my mind. I really liked the store.

As
Review №21

Very cool store! Lots of oddities and novelties. Staff are super sweet! Worth the drive! Will be back again💜

Lo
Review №22

Plenty of things to take a look at that are as the name suggests. It is always a place I go when I have someone with me to show them and for my own browsing.

Do
Review №23

Irrefutably a rare experience; The Strange and Unusual is a somewhat-hidden gem deep within The City of Brotherly Love. Upon entering the store youre received by numerous magnificent dead-things--perhaps it would be best to leave the children home before visiting. You then transition through a sea witchcraft, abomination, vintage taxidermy, and charming bits and pieces. Oh, there are some pretty b/a t-shirts as well. To keep it short, if you find yourself passing through the cradle of liberty, find your way over to South 4th Street for a little adventure into darkness.

Da
Review №24

Nice non pestering service always try to stop in when we visit philly 🔥

Al
Review №25

Closed. Store front no longer on 4th.

me
Review №26

The items are certainly strange and unusual, but very interesting and fun. Lots of taxidermy and preserved animals and skeletons. Some newer items, but mostly a fascinating collection of antiques.

Ch
Review №27

Very friendly service and great prices. Got exactly what I was looking for and will be going back again.

La
Review №28

Found this little shop while visiting Philly thanks to someone I follow on IG. Absolutely loved the shop and wish Id had more time to look through it. I did purchase a gorgeous moth in a shadowbox as my Philly souvenir and cant wait to hang it up!

Ma
Review №29

Creepy and weird and I absolutely loved it. Bought a black widow spider in a vile. First time visiting Philly, would definitely stop by again next time Im in town.

Ry
Review №30

Super cool and unique stuff. btw if you dont like taxidermy, dont go. just visiting this place is an experience. the store background music is the perfect touch to the entire shopping experience!

Ma
Review №31

Freaking cool place with beautiful and adorable and affordable taxidermy and antique pieces

An
Review №32

Very cool store! Ellie dont forget to contact my friends store in Toms River!! Curi-oddities

Wi
Review №33

Really cool little store nestled in the heart of South Philadelphia.. just off of South Street

Fi
Review №34

Very unique store worth a moment to check it out! Friendly staff!

Ja
Review №35

Closed down

as
Review №36

I was highly impressed with the quality of work as well as selection. Thrilled with my purchases!

Fr
Review №37

Coolest store ever. Really nice owner. Reasonable prices.

El
Review №38

From the outside I was very excited to go in and was very impressed by the beautiful pieces inside. Unfortunately I have to knock three stars off for the young woman behind the counter. I politely asked where the taxidermy was collected from, local artists, etc, and she gave me the rudest response of magic, looking at me like I was dirt. What she didnt know was that I was genuinely interested in the $400 winged rats piece to take home that day and to later collect the other ones. For a shop with expensive wares Id choose better sales associates to represent them. She had green, and orange hair if the owners are curious. I have zero interest in going back now.

An
Review №39

Not as strange and unusual as I thought it would be, but thats a good thing! The ladies that work there are super nice and chill, even when my kid almost broke one of their crystal balls.

Le
Review №40

SO COOL. very strange but so fun.

Fr
Review №41

Thanks to Black Craft Cult for posting on Instagram about this shop while we ironically happened to be in Philly on vacation. The minute we saw what they were about we had to check them out. So glad that we did. The shop is absolutely stunning. I felt right at home. The girl working at the counter was very nice. We picked up a shop tshirt and a crow head necklace. Had we had the money we would have purchased everything in the shop!

Db
Review №42

Highly recommend for a very strange item you cant find elsewhere. Stuffed dead mouse in shadowbox, family of raccoon taxidermy display, jar with stillborn donkey, handbook for the recently deceased journal...

Em
Review №43

Incredible items for sale, a truly unique atmosphere, and best of all--the customer service is out of this world. I love this place.

As
Review №44

Wonderful staff and extremely well knowledge in the products own/services.

Sc
Review №45

This is a jewel of South Street. Poser-free and dark like your soul. Dont pass it up.

Jo
Review №46

Very interesting items. They range from regular everyday to high end specialty items.

Br
Review №47

A must stop shop if you like the strange and unusual.

La
Review №48

This is such an awesome store.

Fe
Review №49

Fantastic service, the owner is very helpful and kind. The merch here is endlessly odd.

Va
Review №50

The name is fitting... Very friendly staff. Stop in just to check it out. Not for the weak stomached person...

Mi
Review №51

Exactly what I was looking for, including an incredibly helpful, friendly employee.

Li
Review №52

Omggggg i loved this little shop!! And of course couldnt leave without buying something hahaha loooved the worker she was a doll... and they even loved our service dog!!! Great people and definitely a great shop 5 stars forsure! 😍😍

Li
Review №53

Just visited this store today I love it !😃❤

el
Review №54

I was so captivated, I didnt wanna leave. Absolutely fantastic shop!

be
Review №55

Allow yourself plenty of time to view the layers upon layers of unusual merchandise in this shop. The folks behind the counter are knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating.

Ma
Review №56

This place is so weird I love it. I would love to buy some stuff from here but its pretty expensive.

Mi
Review №57

Awesome store great selection

mi
Review №58

As advertised, the place is full of strange and usual items (most for sale!). Not for those with a weak stomach.

Er
Review №59

The shop had reasonably priced oddities and taxidermy while the clerk talked about her annoying customers with us.

An
Review №60

Corny place full of hipsters, yuppies, and other assorted posers selling garbage and trinkets at ridiculous prices

Fr
Review №61

Stranger any unusual my house I dont know the business I havent been there

Av
Review №62

I meet people like me😁

Da
Review №63

Get your freak on! Things in jars, taxidermy, weird art and memorabilia. Like buying a piece of a carnival sideshow.

Ju
Review №64

Very interesting place.

My
Review №65

Fun place, good work, good attention to detail.

Ge
Review №66

Love it here, i would buy everything!

Th
Review №67

Beautifu simply

Je
Review №68

Staff is extremely helpful and informative

An
Review №69

Love, love, LOVE it here!

Fe
Review №70

This place is awesome

An
Review №71

Omg! So freaky

Da
Review №72

Place is cool

Je
Review №73

Good selection

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  • Address:523 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, United States
  • Site:http://thestrangeandunusual.com/
  • Phone:+1 215-592-6563
Categories
  • Antique store
  • Store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–6PM
  • Tuesday:12–6PM
  • Wednesday:12–8PM
  • Thursday:12–8PM
  • Friday:12–8PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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