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Part museum and part store, the Oddporium specializes in oddities and collectibles

2026-06-16

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The Oddporium in Wilmington, Delaware, is "about everything left of center," says owner Ken Schuler. Part museum and part store, it specializes in oddities and collectibles ranging from a deformed lobster claw to a two-headed fruit bat. The business is run by husband-and-wife duo Ken and Elizabeth Schuler.

On Saturdays, the Oddporium hosts a science program for both children and adults. "We have so many weird things that we thought this would be perfect here," explains Elizabeth. "And its educational, too."

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