Trundle Manor: House of Oddities
Pittsburgh’s most nefarious tourist trap and house of oddities is located 10 minutes from downtown in the suburb of Swissvale. It is home to the private collection of Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx. Trundle Manor is featuring both vintage and crypto- taxidermy, antique weaponry and medical tools, wet specimens in jars, steampunk sculptures, art created by the residents, secret passageways, coffins, and much more. Trundle Manor has given tours to over 3,000 people since 2010. Open by appointment only and tours are donation based. But, donations of liquor and additions to the collection are happily accepted as well!
Visit at trundlemanor.com
Trundle Manor
7724 Juniata St
Pittsburgh, Pa, 15218
Submitted by Rachel Miriello. Thank you.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Trundle Manor, Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA (private home; appointment-only tours)
- Access
- Trundle Manor is a private home, not a walk-in museum. Tours require an appointment with the hosts at least a week ahead; the operator lists groups of 1–10 and age 4+. Its current notice says tours are suspended Oct 10–Nov 14, 2026 and messages will be answered after Nov 14. Do not arrive unannounced or use a residential address as a map destination.
- Admission
- There is no fixed admission fee. The hosts request a donation; it is not a walk-in ticket. Ask what forms of donation are currently accepted when arranging a tour.
- Time needed
- The hosts say an average group tour lasts about 45 minutes; actual duration varies with the group.
- Best season
- The hosts do not identify a preferred season. Tours depend on appointment availability and are paused through Nov 14, 2026; request dates after the stated break and wait for confirmation.
- Opening hours
- There are no walk-in hours. The operator accepts appointment requests for Monday/Friday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings when available, with at least one week's notice. Tours are suspended Oct 10–Nov 14, 2026; the operator says messages will be handled after Nov 14.
- Facts checked
- 2026-11-01
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