Entry No. 16 — the Los Angeles file — filed under: witchy
Bearded Lady's Mystic Museum
Two side-by-side units on Burbank's Magnolia strip: one a shop of insect and bat taxidermy, apothecary goods, and spooky vintage photos, the other a ticketed gallery with rotating horror- and occult-themed exhibits. It doubles as a gathering spot for Club Coven and offers low-cost palm and tarot readings with an in-house psychic. Exhibit themes rotate every few months, so the experience changes through the year.
The story
Right along Burbank's Magnolia strip—a stone's throw from the manicured studio lots of Warner Bros and Disney—you will find 3202-3204 W Magnolia Blvd split into two distinct, dimly lit sanctuaries. The main unit operates as an oddities and apothecary shop crammed with framed insect pinning, bat taxidermy, apothecary jars, and ghostly vintage photographs. Next door sits a ticketed gallery unit built for rotating immersive exhibits that dive headfirst into occult history, classic horror, and dark pop culture (including past installations like an immersive art tribute to Evil Dead).
It is more than just a retail counter or a photo backdrop; the venue doubles as a gathering spot for Club Coven and keeps an in-house psychic on standby for quick, low-cost palm and tarot readings. Because the exhibition side flips its theme every few months, the layout and displays are constantly shifting, giving you a quiet excuse to slip back inside whenever the seasons turn.
What it's like
Grab street parking along Magnolia Boulevard and head through the main doors into a quiet, atmospheric enclave of pinned beetles and cabinet cards. After taking in the shop counter and apothecary shelves, you buy a modest ticket to cross into the adjacent exhibition space. The crowd is typically local oddities enthusiasts and horror devotees, and the space feels intimate rather than overcrowded. Drop $10 for a quick palm reading from the resident psychic before you head back out into the bright San Fernando Valley sun.
The move: Pay the small admission to walk through the current horror-themed exhibit, then stay for a $10 palm reading.
- 📍 Burbank
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3202-3204 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Vulture Culture Oddities — Walk four blocks down Magnolia Boulevard to double down on vintage taxidermy, skulls, and locally made dark art.
- The Crooked Path Occult Apothecary — Continue less than a mile down the strip to stock up on custom ritual herbs and witchcraft supplies.
- Old LA Zoo, Griffith Park — Drive ten minutes into nearby Griffith Park to trade storefront curiosities for the crumbling, empty concrete cages of LA's original 1912 zoo.
Good to know
How is the venue divided?
It covers two side-by-side units: one dedicated to retail oddities, taxidermy, and apothecary goods, and the other dedicated to ticketed, rotating horror and occult exhibits.
What kind of items are for sale in the store?
The shop stocks bat and insect taxidermy, dark art, apothecary goods, and spooky vintage photographs.
How often do the exhibits change?
The gallery unit rotates its curated horror and occult themes every few months, meaning the experience changes throughout the year.
Do I need an appointment for tarot or palm readings?
An in-house psychic is available on site for low-cost walk-up tarot and palm readings, including quick $10 palm readings.
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Further reading: Official site · roadtrippers.com · Yelp · Time Out · wheregalswander.com
last checked: 2026-06-23