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Tales From the Museum w/ Kylie & Zak: The Strong Museum of Play

Tue, Apr 6
$15 per device
The museums might be closed, but their wonders are still waiting to be discovered!
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Weird Homes Tour: Granny's Empire of Art

Tue, Apr 6
$12 per device
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Members Only: Atlas Obscura Trivia Night

Tue, Apr 6
Free
A special night of curious trivia just for Atlas Obscura members!
+ 2 more dates
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Underwater Happy Hour w/ the NY Aquarium: SHARKS!

Thu, Apr 8
$15 per device
Join Atlas Obscura and the New York Aquarium as we dive into some of the underwater world's most fascinating creatures, live!
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Learning the Language of Art w/ Art Muse L.A.

Thu, Apr 8
$15 per device
Demystifying the world of art and discovering a whole new world of cultural appreciation!
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Accidental Discoveries

Fri, Apr 9
$10 per device
Join Dr. Kelly Reidy as she digs into history's most surprising (and oddly productive) mishaps, accidents, and blunders.
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Atlas Obscura Trivia Night

Fri, Apr 9
$7 per person
Gather your team and compete in a weekly contest of wits and educated-guessing.
+ 11 more dates
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Dino 101

Fri, Apr 9
$10 per device
Who says dinosaurs are just for kids?
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Mystery City Games' Monuments Mission

Sat, Apr 10
$20 per device
Join Atlas Obscura and Mystery City Games for an interactive game night exploring the story of the World War II Monuments mission!
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hidden cities

City of Secrets: Underground in Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Apr 30–May 2, 2021
From $830 USD
On this an insider’s journey into the City of Angeles, we'll discover the murals and art of the famous Arts district with a resident artist, clink glasses at an underground speakeasy, and hike through hidden ruins with a suspicious past, all in pursuit of the less angelic side of the City of Angels.
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hidden cities

City of Blooms: Floriculture in Paris

Paris
Jun 18–20, 2021
From $1,230 USD
Join Atlas Obscura and Tastemade for a journey through the botanical side of Paris, from hidden flower farms to one of France's oldest fragrance houses.
+ 1 more date
wildlife & nature

Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden

Sweden
Jul 5–11, 2021
From $3,100 USD
Explore Sweden’s boreal forests by day and hear the howling of wild wolves by night.
+ 2 more dates
wildlife & nature

Walking & Wine in Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park

Australia
Sep 28–30, 2021
From $1,730 USD
Wind your way through Freycinet National Park and Maria Island, experiencing the wildlife, locally sourced foods, and the breathtaking beauty of Wineglass Bay.
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deserts

The Risks and Rewards of the Remarkable Desert Truffle

Mysterious to scientists, dangerous for foragers, and coveted by gastronomes.
Elizabeth Wang Whitman March 31, 2021
abandoned

Podcast: Gold Medal Flour

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 31, 2021
List

5 Unusual Tributes to 'The Last Supper'

From guinea pigs to ghostly sculptures, there's an array of sites honoring Christ's final meal with his disciples.
Atlas Obscura March 30, 2021
List

The Ultimate Guide to America's National Parks

Big or small, urban or remote, the parks are full of nature, history, and surprises.
Atlas Obscura March 30, 2021
weather

Why Hawaiʻi Is Perfect for Rainbows

According to one scientist, geography and weather make it the “Rainbow Capital of the World.”
Luna Shyr March 30, 2021
native americans

Podcast: Merrymount

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange stories.
The Podcast Team March 30, 2021
disasters

How a Vet Hospital on Wheels Rescued Australian Wildlife During Floods

Injured birds, bats, echidnas, and more got some TLC during a disaster.
Winnie Lee March 29, 2021
jewish

The Heartwarming History Behind a Brewery's Kosher Sake

Chiune Sugihara was "Righteous Among the Nations."
Anna Rahmanan March 29, 2021
women

Meet the Woman Who Trekked a 1,200-Mile Ice Age Trail in the Dead of Winter

Emily Ford is the first woman and first person of color to complete the grueling hike.
Gemma Tarlach March 29, 2021
haunted

Podcast: The Gray Man

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange stories.
The Podcast Team March 29, 2021
food

The Bangkok Bakeries Preserving a 250-Year-Old Cupcake Recipe

The treat represents the diverse history of the Kudeejeen neighborhood.
Nam Cheah March 26, 2021
volcanoes

Why Does Iceland's Fagradalsfjall Volcano Look Like a School Science Project?

A spatter cone and runny lava give this eruption its classic look, and make it relatively approachable.
Robin George Andrews March 26, 2021
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