Get Weird, New Orleans
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will be stopping in New Orleans for its 2026 tour on June 20 and 21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Something Weird for Everyone
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is the largest international traveling oddities expo in the world.
It brings lovers of oddities together to make friends and community while giving them the chance to add to their oddity collections by purchasing from vendors, small businesses, and artists.
Items for purchase include taxidermy, horror-inspired artworks, antiques, hand-crafted oddities, and more.
Do It Yourself
If you're interested in creating your own oddities, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo gives attendees a chance with taxidermy and entomology workshops.
Classes on Taxidermy and Entomology (bug pinning) are offered both days of the expo.
Classes
Saturday, June 20
Raccoon Taxidermy | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $325
This DIY course, designed for beginners, introduces attendees to the art and science of taxidermy.
Each student will be provided with a skinned, cleaned, and tanned raccoon.
Sunday, June 21
Sunset Moth Entomology | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | $150
This class guides students through bug pinning techniques and familiarizes them with the tools of the trade.
After learning the skills necessary for bug pinning, students will practice with a butterfly or moth before moving on to their sunset moth
Scorpion Habitat Entomology | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | $150
Like the Sunset Moth class, this course teaches students the techniques and skills of bug pinning.
In addition to standard bug pinning, students learn how to pin a specimen with a unique exoskeleton and create its habitat. Extra scorpions are offered for an additional cost for students interested in creating a fight scene.
Tickets
Advanced General Admission: $15
Day of General Admission: $20
Kids Under 12: Free
For more info on the expo, go to odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com. To purchase tickets for entry and classes, go to showpass.com/new-orleans-oddities-curiosities-expo-2026.
