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Toilet Seat Museum

239 Abiso, Alamo Heights, TX 78209
210-824-7791
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5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Toilet-seat art set up in someone's private garage; admission is free.
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Grand Junction, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I am glad to see Barney is still making art and telling stories. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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Barney Smith is adorable, and the breadth of his work is impressive. This free, fun spot is definitely worth a visit if you're anywhere nearby. More

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Hot Springs, Arkansas
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139 reviews 139 reviews
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181 helpful votes 181 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2011
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This is still an incredibly fun, amazing and unique place to visit. Barney Smith, a nearly 90 year old retired plumber, has approximately 1000 Toilet Seat art creations displayed in his garage museum, and can tell you a story about each one. Be sure to call first so he can open the museum for your visit, and save time to... More

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Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2009
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I love this place. It is so unique. Have you been to a museam boring, this is so much more original that those educational sanctuaries. More

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New Braunfels, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2009
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This museum, which consists of over 800 toilet seats, is located in the garage of a private residence. Each toilet seat (toilet seat LID, to be precise), has been made into a work of art using a variety of media, such as paint, engraving, photos, and various other pieces of memorabilia stuck in place. The subject matter covers historical events,... More

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