Museums

An Epic Exhibition of Ashtrays!

It’s the latest exhibit at the Museum of Dinnerware Design — where you can also try to pull a tablecloth from under a bunch of dishes!

Mar 5 • Paul Lukas

A Museum Devoted to Everyday Items

Mexico City is home to an institution that’s right the Inconspicuous Consumption wheelhouse.

Feb 18 • Paul Lukas and Scott Teplin

Collection Agency: Crunching the Numbers with a Calculator Collector

Rahul Saggar, a self-described “calcuphile,” is obsessed with old-school computational devices.

Dec 29, 2025 • Paul Lukas

Finally, a Museum Exhibit of Trade Catalogs!

I’ve collected vintage trade catalogs for years. Now they’ve gotten the museum treatment at one of America’s most famous institutions.

Apr 22, 2025 • Paul Lukas

A Visit to the New York Sign Museum

I could have spent the whole day there.

Mar 26, 2025 • Paul Lukas

In Praise of Obsessive-Themed Travel Destinations

One person’s monomaniacal pursuit of a niche interest can result in a very entertaining roadside attraction.

Nov 8, 2024 • Paul Lukas

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