Paranormal Books and Curiosities
Paranormal Books and Curiosities
Paranormal Books and Curiosities
4.5
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Full view
About
The Paranormal Museum houses a collection of historical and educational exhibits that explore the unexplained myths, legends and folklore that permeate our culture, dot our history books and continue to defy explanation in our world, despite all the advances of science and modern technology.The Paranormal Museum was created for the purpose of exploring those mysteries that remain in our modern world of science and reason. It is a showcase of all that exists in the borderland betwixt imagination and reality. The exhibits featured in the Museum bring to life the myths, legends, folklore and superstitions through genuine artifacts and artful interpretations. Visitors to the Museum are invited to explore the real life history and diverse culture woven into the fabric of each unsolved paranormal mystery. Ghosts and Legends of Asbury Park Walking Tour with Paranormal Books & Curiosities! These tours do require a reservation, make yours today!
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Rachel T
West Long Branch, NJ40 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
The tour was really accessible, easy to register for, and covered a central area of town that you wanted to be in already. The content of the tour mixed ghost stories with city history that was interesting and our tour guide, Carlo, was engaging, entertaining, and dynamic with the group. A very lovely evening!
Written 5 September 2023
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DeeD472
Catskill, New York6 contributions
Aug 2022
I've been on many ghost tours throughout my years of traveling and just went on the ghost tour with Ken. I enjoyed his fusion of local history into the ghost stories of this interesting city. While some of stories are truly frightening, Ken wove a positive spin into his storytelling. The distance of the tour was walkable and not too strenuous, and the Saturday night atmosphere of Downtown Asbury added a lively background to the tour.
The other staff were also friendly and genuine folks. I'm traveling alone so they all made the solo outing a warm and worthwhile venture. They also offer a discount coupon at the end of the tour. Highly recommended!
The other staff were also friendly and genuine folks. I'm traveling alone so they all made the solo outing a warm and worthwhile venture. They also offer a discount coupon at the end of the tour. Highly recommended!
Written 13 August 2022
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Sarah W
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
So I took the boardwalk ghost tour and let me say it was an experience lol it was a whole journey trying to find the meetup spot and I hope for future tours they provide a more specific address! That being said, once we got going, it was great! The tour guide knew a lot about the area and was a great story teller. She rlly used the ghost stories as a way to speak about the history of the boardwalk and the surrounding area which I really appreciated! I would definitely recommend 🫡
Written 7 July 2024
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Jennifer W
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour! Guide was very informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend to friends! Spooky stories, true-crime tales, real ghosts! Don’t forget to tip the speaker. They do an excellent job telling tales!
Written 21 October 2023
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Jill T
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We finally took the Paranormal Book Store ghosts of Asbury Park walking tour, just in time for Halloween. CJ was a great tour guide! I loved the historical elements of the tour, along with the spooky stuff. Definitely recommend!
Written 26 October 2024
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Maris R
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Our guide was fantastic. We were running late because of the parking and festival in town, and he waited and was so kind and understanding! He had so much to say and tell us, very animated and fun! He made the whole experience amazing! Highly recommend. Lots to learn about the history and what goes bump in the night!
Written 18 September 2023
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njbeasst45
2 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
My BF and I went on a Ghost Tour, It was definitely worth the money, not only was it alot of fun, it lasted over 3 hrs. We learned about the town and some historical things and also about the haunting of certain places, Kathy is an excellent tour guide. She answered everyone's questions in detail, If your into Ghost's and Ghost Hunting this is the tour you want to go on, You will not be disappointed.
Written 16 March 2015
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Thomkelly
Agra, India17 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
We were visiting family in this part of New Jersey.... And wanted to visit the store, we have 3 kids ranging from ages 7-16. We are not hardened paranormal fans, and so entered the museum with an open mind, we were enthralled by the extensive collection of paranormal objects and local information...the shop had a great collection of books, videos, ghost hunting equipment and extensive array of gifts to suit most pockets..I particularly loved the 'Jersey Devil' gift collection. The owner Kathy, was engaging, knowledgable and managed to keep us all entertained with her tales of local characters and ghostly stories. My only regret we didn't coincide our visit with a seance and local Astbury walk... A return will be on the cards for all ...
Written 4 December 2012
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Sariena C
Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
After many years of visiting Asbury Park, we finally took the museum tour today at 12:30. We’ve been on ghost walks, have traveled to many weird NJ stops and roadside attractions over 20 years and this was the most interesting and informative for me. I have been learning about the paranormal since I was 12 (I am now 42), and learned things I didn’t know from Kathy in a super interesting tour which included many artifacts, stories that lay the groundwork for modern study and cultural tropes, and a skillful weaving of the paranormal and world history. Kathy is very passionate and has been studying various phenomena and conducting investigations for 30 years. and it shows. Upon exiting the tour I asked for recommendations for books on my areas of interest and she patiently shared her picks. Well worth your time to browse and support the shop and take the tour if you’re interested in any of these topics. Loved it!
Written 15 September 2018
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Lexi J
Toms River, NJ1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Friends
My best friend and I went through the museum tour with Kathy as the tour guide. She explained everything amazing and made the tour very spooky. While explaining about the cursed doll Tina,
my best friend and the guy standing next to her both heard a faint laughing of a child. Which is truly spooky in my opinion. Also we both got a psychic reading from the psychic at the shop, unfortunately I forget her name. Anyway she was spot on about my past and present. There was a thing that she said to me that I have never told anyone before that she knew. This shop is truly amazing it’s a must see even if you don’t believe in anything magical!
my best friend and the guy standing next to her both heard a faint laughing of a child. Which is truly spooky in my opinion. Also we both got a psychic reading from the psychic at the shop, unfortunately I forget her name. Anyway she was spot on about my past and present. There was a thing that she said to me that I have never told anyone before that she knew. This shop is truly amazing it’s a must see even if you don’t believe in anything magical!
Written 23 April 2018
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Is their entertainment at any of the venues midweek during the summer?
Written 29 June 2016
Thanks for your review! Just so you know we agree and we WILL be bigger soon!!
Written 19 August 2015
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