The Zymoglyphic Museum is the world's only institution devoted to the study and display of art, artifacts, and natural history of the Zymoglyphic region.

The museum is located at 6225 SE Alder St, Portland, Oregon. It is open by appointment Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. For more about the museum and visiting, see the About page!

The museum is currently not taking general appointments due to vacation. See the About page for other options.

Museum as Muse

Residency Program
The museum's residency program provides local artists access to the museum and its archive of materials for their own creative projects. Click here for information on how to get involved in the upcoming 2022 program!
Museum as Muse
The museum and its themes have served as a source of inspiration for a number of artists. This overview page surveys the books, films, and visual art inspired by the museum over the years

Main Exhibit Hall

Natural History - Featuring flora and fauna unique to the Zymoglyphic region
The Rust Age - Figurines and other ethnographic artifacts from the dawn of time
The Age of Wonder - Dioramas, curiosity cabinets, and alchemy
The Era of Oriental Influence - Natural objects for contemplation
The Modern Age - Biomorphic abstraction, shoebox galleries, and things that look like art

More Exhibits

The Zymoglyphic Post Office
Postage stamps for the Zymoglyphic region
Souvenir postcards
Philatelic collection
Online Exhibits
Curiosity cabinets of the Baroque Era
Fictional museums
Museums in the funny papers
Dioramas of Frederick Ruysch
Photographers of the Marvelous

Museum Shop

Publications from the Zymoglyphic Museum Press
The Zymoglyphic Museum: A Guide to the Exhibits
The Zymoglyphic Anthology
Hotel Zymoglyphic
Views of the Zymoglyphic Region
Sketches of the Zymoglyphic Region
plus booklets, zines, and a manifesto!
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Prints
Spring fashions
Souvenir merchandise