Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

You know what else happened in 1899 in Seattle? The first totem pole was erected in Pioneer place. Read all about the connection between Ye Olde Curiosity Shop and totem poles in the new blog post on our website!

Totems, Tenacity and Tourism THE HAPPENSTANCE Autumn of 1899 brought what would become two of Seattle’s most notable figures to the Emerald City: the “Seattle Pole” and “Curio Joe” Standley. While the timing of their arrivals was coincidental, the relationship between that first totem pole and Standley’s curio shop ...

We've hit a milestone! 125 years in business on the Seattle waterfront.
Celebrate with us all year long. Check out our brand new Instagram; shop online at our website; come visit us at Pier 54 and experience the history up close and personal. You'll be glad you did, and so will we.

Goooooood evening, curious friends, fans, and followers!

The is returning to Seattle THIS WEEKEND!! For the first time ever, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop will be attending as a vendor! Honestly, is there anywhere more fitting for us to be? 🥹

If you're in the area, the expo runs from 10a-6p on Saturday 10/14 and 10a-4p on Sunday. Browse neat booths, take cool photos, learn a bit of history...And maybe even take home something intriguing!
We hope to see y'all there! 💀

And as always...Stay curious, and embrace the weird. 🖤