Entry No. 16 — the New York City file — filed under: haunted
Requiem Oddities
Established in 2012, Requiem is a morbid curiosity dealer specializing in the macabre and the unusual, from taxidermy and natural-history specimens to medical curiosities and handmade jewelry incorporating bone and anatomical pieces. Rather than a single fixed tourist storefront, it operates through pop-ups and online, which makes catching it open in person feel like finding a secret. It's a longtime presence in NYC's oddities scene.
The story
Since 2012, Requiem Oddities has avoided the trap of a permanent Brooklyn storefront, opting instead to exist as a floating, semi-elusive purveyor of the macabre. You won't find a standard neon sign on a commercial avenue. Instead, it surfaces at local dark-arts markets, goth festivals like Brooklyn's A Murder Of Crows, limited pop-ups, and occasional by-appointment arrangements.
The inventory stays strictly in the realm of real natural history and anatomical craft: taxidermy, vintage medical curiosities, preserved specimens, and handmade jewelry built around real bones and anatomical elements. It is dark aesthetics built for collectors who care about the genuine article rather than plastic Halloween props.
What it's like
Finding Requiem in person requires a little tactical planning—you have to check their schedule or social pages before making a move, as hours and physical setups shift. When you catch them at a pop-up or vendor market, expect dense tables lit like cabinet-of-curiosity displays, crowded with bone rings, pinned specimens, and taxidermy pieces. The crowd is a mix of long-time NYC goth scene regulars and curious collectors. Tip: If a specific bone jewelry piece or specimen catches your eye, grab it immediately; inventory moves quickly and pop-up stock doesn't linger.
The move: Check Requiem's current location or pop-up and go pick out a piece of bone jewelry or a small taxidermy curio together as a memento.
📍 Before you go Operates via pop-ups and limited storefront hours; confirm the current location and schedule on their site or social media before heading out.
- 📍 Brooklyn
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: Brooklyn, NY (location varies; check site)
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- House of Wax Bar — Pair your hunt for morbid curiosities with a cocktail surrounded by over 100 antique anatomical and pathological wax casts at this dim Downtown Brooklyn bar.
- The City Reliquary — Swap anatomical oddities for civic ones at this eccentric Williamsburg community museum filled with salvaged NYC relics and historic oddballs.
- Wonderville — Contrast the macabre specimen hunting with a trip to this Bushwick arcade bar to play custom, homemade indie arcade games.
Good to know
Where is the physical store located?
Requiem Oddities does not maintain a permanent daily storefront. It operates via Brooklyn pop-up events, vendor markets, occasional appointments, and their online shop.
What do they sell?
They specialize in taxidermy, natural history specimens, medical curiosities, and hand-crafted jewelry made with real bones and anatomical components.
How can I find out where they will be next?
Check their official website (requiemshop.com) or social media channels prior to visiting to see their current market schedule or pop-up locations.
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Further reading: Official site · Facebook · x.com · Instagram
last checked: 2026-06-23