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What is the ADM
Follow the history of the dime museums – those 19th
century collections of the world’s strangest flotsam
and jetsam – and their evolution into the astounding
traveling sideshows of yesteryear!
Seen were the actual objects – both oddities of nature
and works of man, the memorabilia of the exotic and novelty
acts of old, and the most colorful advertising art of all
time – all in a life-like historical setting!
Laugh and learn about America’s most unique entertainment
– the dime museums and sideshows of yesterday, today,
and tomorrow!
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The ADM's Exhibition Space
Formerly occupying two floors, the ADM offered visitors
a sample of both the "old time" dime museums and
store shows as well as a more contemporary sideshow. The
dime museum exhibition included numerous recreations, from
Fiji mermaids to shrunken heads, as well as original artifacts,
including one of the only surviving Nelson Supply Co. giantess
mummies. The sideshow featured an extensive display of banners
as well as genuine sideshow props and "backyard"
paraphernalia. Extensive exhibition notes explained the
attractions and let visitors in on the secrets of the business.
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The ADM's Advisory Board
- Marty Bass
- Gayle Economos
- Joan Erbe
- Richard Flint
- Walt Hudson
- Rick Opfer
- Joel Shipley
- Peter Smith
- Marc Steiner
- John Waters
- Steve Yeager
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Contact the ADM
- by phone at (410) 230-0263
- by fax at 410-347-DIME
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