Germany 2022 part VII - a pig museum


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July 19th 2022
Published: March 8th 2023
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50,000 pig related things in one go "Have you seen the little piggies Crawling in the dirt? And for all the little piggies Life is getting worse Always having dirt to play around in" /The Beatles Museums that are focused on a narrow subject we refer to as theme museums. We have over the years visited several museums that qualify into this category. For instance we have fond memories o... Read Full Entry



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In the outdoor area they have the largest piece in the entire collection - a tram painted pink and with a pig head in one end and a tail in the other.
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... or is it a pigurine?



13th March 2023

One piggie went to market
This is fascinating! And I have many questions... but foremost is whether the restaurant is a pork free zone?! I'm guessing it is. I had read your blogs on museums before but never realised that obscure museums were a thing of interest. If you make it to Meteora in Greece, there's a Mushroom Musuem! We were curious, but not curious enough to pay the entry fee :)
18th March 2023

Obscure museums
We visit obscure museums because we find that they often are quite good. It is a fun way to spend an hour or so. /Ake
13th March 2023

Quirky museum
We've discussed quirky museums in the past and it looks as if you've found another one.
18th March 2023

It was awesome
We really liked that museum. Some day we hope to be able to visit the Banana Museum in Sierksdorf as well. We didn't have time on this trip unfortunately. /Ake
18th March 2023

Pigorabilia
Pigorabilia - I think you invented a new word there Ake, lol! Who'd have thought there could be so many pig-related items. Your visit must have been quirky and fun. I wonder if they had a favourite gave of mine there, "Pass the Pigs". Great to read you were able to fit one of your theme museums into this trip 😊
21st March 2023

Pass the Pigs
It would totally make sense for them to have the game Pass the Pigs. I would be surprised if they don't. /Ake

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