Started in the 1970’s as Butch Anthony’s taxidermy shop and artifact room, the Museum of Wonder is now filled with art, artifacts and antiques, and some very strange items!
Intertwangleism
Inter = to mix, twangle = a distinctive way of speaking, thinking, behaving, assessing, and ism = a theory.
Intertwangled Oil Painting
72” H X 48” W
Unstretched will come rolled in a tube
40” H X 102” W
Animal bones, wire, paint
Each Bone Quilt is unique, hand sewn with wire and layered paint by hand. A true quilting process. Brackets are created for each quilt to ensure secure hanging.
40” X 104” W
Cigar Boxes, Old Bed Frame, Drawers, Beaver Skulls, Beaver Jaws, Random Wood, Paint, Wire
Please email sales@museumofwonder.com to request a shipping quote
40” H x 102” W
Hog Wire Panel stitched with wire, includes:
Vintage tin
Tags
Aluminum
Wire
Steel
See future, current, past, and traveling exhibitions.
*Additional dates can be added upon request. Please contact us through our Get in Touch page with dates and times that work for you, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Group Experience: Designed for individuals or small groups
Participants will begin the tour by exploring the first cabin Butch built, which was later occupied by Mr. John Henry Toney. From there, we’ll visit the Original Museum, where Butch first displayed the dinosaur bone he discovered at age 14 in a nearby creek.
The tour continues to Butch’s Studio and Bone Room, followed by a walk through Butch’s home, which he designed and built himself. We’ll then return to the Studio to conclude the tour, providing a final opportunity to experience and enjoy Butch’s work up close.
After the tour, participants will take part in a hands-on workshop to create their own “Cabinet of Curiosity.” Visitors are encouraged to bring personal objects to include, making their cabinet uniquely their own. Butch will also provide an assortment of objects from around the farm to inspire and enhance the workshop experience.
Duration: 4 Hours
All Tours Begin at 11:00 am CST
Once you have signed up for your tour, the director of the Museum of Wonder will reach out with additional details and be happy to answer any further questions.
If none of the listed dates or times work for you, please feel free to reach out through our Get in Touch to request a private experience.
*All sales are final. No adjustments or refunds after purchase.
*Price Per Person
*Additional dates can be added upon request. Please contact us through our Get in Touch page with dates and times that work for you, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Private Experience: Designed for individuals or small groups
Participants will begin the tour by exploring the first cabin Butch built, later occupied by Mr. John Henry Toney. Next, we’ll visit the Original Museum, where Butch first displayed the dinosaur bone he discovered at age 14 in a nearby creek.
The tour continues to Butch’s Studio and Bone Room, followed by a walk through his home, which he designed and built himself. We’ll return to the Studio to conclude the tour, offering a final opportunity to experience Butch’s work up close.
After the tour, participants will take part in a hands-on workshop to create their own Memory Jug. Butch will provide the jug and all necessary materials, while visitors are encouraged to bring personal objects to include, making each Memory Jug uniquely their own. Additional objects from around the farm will also be available to inspire and enhance the creative process.
Duration: 4 Hours
All tours begin at 11:00 AM CST
Once you have signed up for your tour, the director of the Museum of Wonder will reach out with additional details and be happy to answer any further questions.
If none of the listed dates or times work for you, please feel free to reach out through our Get in Touch to request a private experience.
*All sales are final. No adjustments or refunds after purchase.
*Price Per Person
*Please confirm your tour date and time through the Get in Touch page before purchasing.
Museum of Wonder Experience
Step inside the world of Butch Anthony and explore the hidden grounds, handmade structures, and ever-evolving collections that make the Museum of Wonder unlike anywhere else. This guided experience offers rare access to the original museum, Butch’s personal studio spaces, his home, and the surrounding property where decades of artwork and collected objects come together to create a living work of art.
Tour Details
Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Guided By: Butch Anthony
What You’ll Experience
Begin your tour inside the original Museum of Wonder before making your way through a series of immersive spaces across the property. Guests will visit Butch’s working studio, the Bone Room, woodland paths, gardens, and the home he built by hand. Along the way, Butch shares stories behind the artwork, the history of the land, and the creative philosophy that shaped the museum.
The experience concludes back at the studio with time to explore available works, ask questions, and enjoy the surroundings.
Art Purchases & Commissions
Original artwork will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Guests are encouraged to photograph pieces they are interested in and inquire about pricing during the visit.
To preview available work ahead of your tour, please visit Museum of Wonder. If there is a specific piece you are interested in purchasing, let us know before your visit and we will do our best to have it prepared for viewing.
Interested in commissioning a custom piece? Email a reference photo along with dimensions for pricing information. Commission payments are due at drop off.
Accessibility
The tour includes walking paths, uneven ground, and stairs. If you require assistance or accommodations, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to make the experience comfortable for you.
*All sales are final. No adjustments or refunds after purchase.
*Please confirm your tour date and time through the Get in Touch page before purchasing.
*Price Per Person
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Intertwangle Oil Painting
Framed NO Glass
26”H x 22”W