The Skeleton Key Odditorium
Secondhand store in Portland Downtown
Closed · opens 12 pm today939 SW 10th Ave · map ↓
The Skeleton Key Odditorium reviews
Small downtown Portland oddities shop with a museum in back, friendly staff, and gothic, metaphysical and taxidermy finds. Shoppers are divided on whether admission is worth it.
225 written reviews · 90% five-star · 2% one or two stars · owner replies to 61% · 67 in the past year · reviewed since 2020
- 53One-of-a-kind findsOddities, vintage collectibles and local gothic artists' work you won't find elsewhere in Portland.
- 30Friendly staffFriendly, sociable, helpful staff and warm owners.
- 8Museum-likeShop up front, museum in back; some praise the history exhibits, others felt underwhelmed.
- 7Well-chosen stockCarefully arranged displays and artwork in both the shop and the museum.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 221-5424What shoppers mention
Themes from 225 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- One-of-a-kind finds53 reviewsOddities, vintage collectibles and local gothic artists' work you won't find elsewhere in Portland.
- Friendly staff30 reviewsFriendly, sociable, helpful staff and warm owners.
- Museum-like8 reviewsShop up front, museum in back; some praise the history exhibits, others felt underwhelmed.
- Well-chosen stock7 reviewsCarefully arranged displays and artwork in both the shop and the museum.
- Wide variety5 reviewsTarot, taxidermy, local art and craft tools, so something for everyone.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices4 reviewsGift items and candles seen as affordable; a few of the coolest pieces are pricey.
Shopping there
- Small store10 reviewsSmall but packed; one shopper found it more an art shop than an oddities shop.
Known for
- Oddity museum behind a gift shop 3 shoppers
- Metaphysical items, tarot cards and candles 3 shoppers
- Work by local gothic artists 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is The Skeleton Key Odditorium.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 2 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high1 in the last 12 months2
Selling & donating
- Hours
- Mon noon-5, Tue closed, Wed noon-5, Thu noon-6, Fri-Sat noon-7, Sun noon-5
What it sells
- GiftsShoppers mention it
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
Seen as fair. Museum entry was cited at $13 earlier and $15 more recently. Gift items were called affordable, though some found admission steep.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 12 pm–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 pm–5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm–7 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm–7 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm–5 pm |
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and accessible restroom
Good to know
- Crowds vary: a wait on some days, empty on a Saturday afternoon on others. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Some felt the $13 to $15 museum admission was not worth it. Raised by 3 shoppers
- Closed on Tuesdays. Listed hours
- Open Sundays, 12 pm–5 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
Museum of Oddities and the Macabre alongside a Curiosity Shop filled with Anitques, Oddities, Tarot, cyrystals, Vintage, Gothic, and Victorian retail.
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Questions
Does The Skeleton Key Odditorium buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 221-5424 to ask. Nearby, Poor Mouchette - Vintage & Antique Jewelry, Shirtzenpantz Downtown and 2nd STREET Portland Downtown buy from the public.
Does The Skeleton Key Odditorium take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 221-5424 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and William Temple House Thrift Store take donations.
What are The Skeleton Key Odditorium’s opening hours?
Monday 12 pm–5 pm, closed Tuesday, Wednesday 12 pm–5 pm, Thursday 12 pm–6 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–7 pm, Sunday 12 pm–5 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (skeletonkeyodditorium.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026