Zak Bagans became deeply interested in the occult when he was 10 years old, and with his mother scoured nearby garage sales for quirky and spooky collectibles. His fascination with the unusual has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of answers about the afterlife, not only through the study of earth-binding energies, but also through the years. science-based research using a multitude of specially crafted devices to measure fluctuations in specific environments rather than communicating with the dead. Now a pioneer in the paranormal, Bagans is giving everyone a chance to experience the chills of the spirit world at the Haunted Museum in downtown Las Vegas.
The 3,352 square meter building was built in 1938 as the residence for banker Cyril Wengert and his family. Over time, hostile spirits - family members have died there and the house is also believed to have been the site of dark rituals in the basement in the 1970s. In the fall of 2017. , Zak Bagans opened his haunted museum in this mansion.
Paranormal enthusiasts visiting Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum will adventure down creepy twisting corridors and secret passages into more than 30 rooms that rival scenes from Hollywood horror movies, creating the premise for terrifying truths about every mystical puzzle piece in the museum.
Bagans has spent the past two years building and organizing his collection to fit the house perfectly as a tribute and preservation to the countless stories and artifacts he has amassed over the years. five.
A vintage wine cabinet called the haunted Dybbuk is on display in the museum that inspired the movie The Possession because it is said to house a malicious spirit. Soon after it arrived, mysterious protrusions began to appear on the walls around the artifact as if something was trying to escape from within the exhibit. A marketing executive for Las Vegas and Bagans both witnessed a figure in a black robe walk through the closed doors of the exhibit on a private tour. This was also seen by many guests and staff at the museum.
Among the hundreds of spooky properties, museum-goers can even peek inside the VW death truck where Dr Jack Kevorkian ended the suffering of terminally ill patients as well as Close-up view of the "Propofol chair" after Michael Jackson's death.
Perhaps most disturbing is the original staircase from the "House of the Devil" in Indiana, which was famous for its intense paranormal activity before it was demolished in 2014. The wooden railings and slick steps from the house now stood in a dimly lit corner, leaning on a dusty blanket. Once the installation was complete, a group of museum construction workers quit their jobs and refused to return.
The Haunted Museum is the go-to destination for thrill seekers of paranormal matters and authentic experiences. Children under 16 are not allowed to visit the museum, all visitors must sign a waiver prior to entry, and guests under 18 are not allowed in some of the high-risk exhibits. At the same time, it is not allowed to take pictures, record videos or record audio inside.
Website : thehauntedmuseum.com
Phone : 702-444-0744
Hours of Operation :
Thursday - Monday: 10:00 - 20:00
Ticket price : 48$ - 80$