Northern Delaware is kind of a weird place – in some spots, you’ve got urban cities packed with people and traffic, and in other spots, you’ve got serene countryside with rolling hills and gorgeous estates. Somewhere in between lies the best of both worlds in the village of Arden. Arden is close enough to the cities and isolated enough from the rest of the state that it’s easy to see why people call this utopian village home. But Arden has some character – it’s a community built around their “gilds” and town events, happy to live in their very own world. Arden is unlike any other place in the First State, and if you need proof, head to the only oddities shop in Delaware.

Arden is a truly unique village, and in town, you’ll find Delaware’s strangest store.

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When you first walk in to the Oddporium, you’ll notice the walls. They’re packed with diagrams, shadow boxes, wall hangings and super strange photos of all kinds.

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The shelves and display cases will quickly enchant you. Every strange item you can imagine - from mortician makeup kits to animal bones and fossils - will be found beneath the glass, or on the shelves.

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Bookcases of morbid merchandise line the walkways, and tarot card decks promise a bit of introspective life advice.

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If you’re a fan of morbid, morose, and medical history, you’ll fall in love with the collection of oddities for sale at the Oddporium.

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Before you check out, dig through the bowl of skulls, in case there’s anything you want to add to your collection.

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Visiting Delaware’s “Gallery of the Peculiar and the Bizarre” is sure to be an experience you won’t soon forget.

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You can find the shop at 2115 Marsh Rd, Arden, Delaware. They’re open from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

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If you’re more likely to be found in Wilmington, you might notice some of these strange trinkets look familiar. That’s because the Oddporium is often found setting up shop at the Oddity Bar – one of The 9 Oddest Places You Can Possibly Go In Delaware.

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