Bazaar

Bazaar is truly bizarre. Preserved specimens and taxidermy aren’t really my thing, but if you loved that kinda stuff in school you will love it in here! The shop itself is actually pretty cool.

I love this store!!! If you love the Mutter Museum, you need to stop in here.
I use to have to drive to Philly for any good oddity stores, since all of the good ones had closed in Maryland years ago. I have been able to find many a gift for my girlfriend here. The people who run the store are always very nice and the store always has an interesting rotation of stock.

I walked in and felt like I’d entered my version of heaven. So many curiosities and arranged for easy viewing. Also really well-​priced. I was able to stock up on all my «dead things» needs!

A niche shoppe for curiosities, oddities and the pleasantly peculiar; part museum, part sideshow and [almost] all for sale!
Lovingly curated, the owners of Bazaar take a fun and whimsical approach presenting unique and occasionally disturbing items to adorn your home, office or private collection. Turn of the century prescriptions for opiates? Check. Air plants or Victorian mourning jewellery? Yes! Vintage photograph of a patient diagnosed with elephantiasis. Did you need one or two?
Even if you aren’t currently in the market for a human skull, quack medical device, taxidermy specimen or turn of the century portrait there is something to grab your interest, pry open your wallet and, at the very least, piqué your sense of curiosity.
They also offer the occasional class and are always happy to answer any question (s) you may have. Bazaar really a must see destination if you find yourself in Hampden. When planning a visit keep in mind they don’t have mourning hours; doors open promptly at noon!

This place is awesome. So many cool things, and very reasonably priced. Staff is always friendly and helpful as well. I come here every time I’m in Hampden

Well curated with many things to browse. The proprietors were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Overall, a great place to check out!

This place is really cool! There’s so many air plants available here, the various (large) sizes are impressive! I was also able to purchase a marimo ball & a rose of Jericho! I’ve been looking everywhere online for marimo balls, but none of the suppliers seemed reputable. I’m SO glad ‘Bazaar’ has them for sale! My marimo ball is thriving at its new home with me! The rose of Jericho was also such a pleasant surprise, I’ve known of them for over a year now but never looked for them online because I assumed it would be a dead end. My first visit to ‘Bazaar’ was excellent, I can’t wait to visit again & again & again!
This place is awesome! It’s one of a kind, you will not regret coming here! Don’t mind those bashing ‘Bazaar’ in regards of animal remains, it’s all ethically sourced!
You should definitely visit this place, it’s a hidden gem in Baltimore!

Driving up to the shop from DC, I was concerned I’d spend an hour on the road and about 20 minutes in the shop. I ended up spending at least an hour in their relatively small shop taking every thing in and could have stayed longer. They have an awesome collection (check out their website or their instagram @bazaarbaltimore for an idea) and it was difficult to resist emptying my wallet. Where else can you get Miss Cleo tarot cards, a jackalope, and a polearm? Brian was greatly helpful and friendly during my visit and I certainly look forward to making the trip again! (It’s more fun than simply ordering online)
Be sure to check out some of the various workshops they offer!

Awesomely unique place. The taxidermy is a bit creepy, but the store has an ecclectic mixture of items for everyone. The staff were super friendly :)

fabulous place! artful presentation of great stuff — taxidermy (ethically sourced– either antique or made from road kill or animals that died naturally), medical antiques, natural history objects, etc. very nice people too — wish I lived closer because it looks like they offer great taxidermy classes–

Absolutely wonderful shop! I came last year when I was visiting the city and have basically thought about it ever since. So pleased to get to go back this weekend. The stock is fantastic and the staff are friendly. Delightful.

I went for a visit this past Sat to see what this store was like and if I could find anything new and interesting items to decorate my condo. There were a lot of neat items in store like several animal skulls, some odd poorly done taxidermy (overpriced), pickled specimens, and even a human skull. I ended up getting a few posters for my bedroom, they are nice. I did a little searching on them and they are handmade, also 3 dollars cheaper on the artists site. I’ll be ordering more directly from her because they are good quality and unique (I will put up a picture of them hung in my room sorry blurry photo). Overall I’d go back again because I would like the pickled black stillborn lamb specimen, cause it’s cute. I’d also like to pick up one of the animal skulls as well. One downside is that they burn sage and it’s headache inducing. I tried to ignore it so I could enjoy my stay. Two of my friends couldn’t take it and had to walk outside until I was done. Get rid of the sage guys and we’ll be best friends, cleanse the store after hours lol!

I came in here to find a gift for my artsy aunt, which i did almost immediately and for about half what I expected to spend, and I saw a lot of stuff I’d like to buy for myself! It’s almost like a museum and gift shop in one, with weird vintage taxidermied things, old macabre medical supplies, really off and cool art, glass eyes, etc. While a lot of Hampden is touristy kitsch, this is definitely true Baltimore weirdness.

What goes on here: lots of neat antiques that are mostly medical although some are obviously just interesting finds, there’s taxidermy and preserved animals (I really like the mud puppy), and other odds/​ends/​trinkets. Folks that own the place are quite pleasant. No «Bawlmer» or «Hon» swag, or any of the other nonsense that one would generally expect from the Avenue. The place is definitely unique, hope to see it around for a while.

I think Bazaar is wonderful. There is some beautiful and weird taxidermy (foxes, bats, birds), bones, x-​rays, vintage children’s masks, new macabre art, insect collections, funeral paraphernalia, vintage medical kits, vintage educational pieces, some lovely air plants, a bit of new jewelry, and gall stones! And, yes, some specimens in jars (fetal pig, large worm, rat, etc.) Bazaar also carries a line of Accoutrements products that fit into the novelty item category: soap shaped like hands, giant plastic ears that look nice on the wall, plastic finger hooks, etc.
The guys running Bazaar are very friendly and knowledgeable and the prices are quite reasonable. The store is very clean and tastefully done.
Some might be turned off or grossed out by the stock at Bazaar. It’s just not what people are used to seeing in every day life. I personally have never been wild about specimens in jars, for example. But, frankly, you tend experience a wide range of emotions while viewing a collection like this. Some items will make you laugh and others will amaze you and that just makes the store all the more fun and unique. Besides, it’s very similar to a museum, a way to learn about zoology, anatomy and medical history. If this sounds at all interesting to you, GO THERE IMMEDIATELY. Like I said, the prices are reasonable and stuff is likely to get snatched up. But even if you’re not in the market for starting or building on your collection, it’s worth stopping by just to see all of their cool stuff. It’s definitely worth the trip and soon there will be an ice cream shop opening on the corner in the space of an old pharmacy. And, of course, there is the rest of the Avenue on 36^th to ponder just a stone’s throw away.

Gulp.
I am at a loss for words, which basically never happens.
I was so excited to see a new business today on Chestnut, but do not know how to ‘classify’ this new shop, so someone else will have to do it for me. I dare you.
ATTN: VEGETARIANS, VEGANS, ANIMAL LOVERS: DO NOT ENTER. ALSO NOT A GOOD OR APPROPRIATE PLACE TO TAKE CHILDREN.
Lots of dead things, taxidermy, stuffed things that used to be living, bats under glass, skulls, furs, etc. If these things sound appealing to you, you will love this place. I, however, had to fight the urge to vomit after leaving and couldn’t eat for hours (another thing that basically never happens). Some things can’t be unseen and I think this store should come with a warning sign.
The two guys working there were very nice.