The Golden Curiosity Shop

This place has so many amazing pieces! 🖤 There's some real talent there! 🦇 I loved everything in the store and will definitely be returning!

Great shop that has super interesting items. Great for anyone into taxonomy, animal biology, skeletons, bugs. As a decorator, I see those who love the academia core loving this place. If you are looking for some place fun to go shopping in Golden this is it. Also a good will and ace hardware in same shopping center. Make sure you check out Watson and Crick the axolotls while you are there . Sooooo cute , they are worth the trip just to see them. Photos are real jewel beetle wing ear rings and actual butterfly key chain. So much more to see and buy at all price points.

This place was so much fun. The staff was super friendly and informative and there were wonderful curiosities everywhere. The prices and selection were great. Also seeing that they support local creators as well, I'll definitely be returning soon.

I recently had the heart wrenching experience of finding someone to clean my cat’s skeleton after I unexpectedly had to put him down. I had been to the golden curiosity shop a handful of times prior, and knew it was an amazing place, but didn’t know if they worked on pets or took commissions.

When I went in the next morning to ask about a commission, the owner Luke was so kind and compassionate, he told me they did do commissions, and that it would only take between 2-3 months to clean my cats skeleton. He was extremely transparent about pricing and the services he could and couldn’t offer. I ended up getting my cat’s entire skeleton cleaned along with a soft mount of his tail.

From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of extraordinary, when I received my cat’s skeleton, it was meticulously cleaned and bagged and clearly evident how much care, love, passion, and dedication went into preserving his skeleton for me, and I will cherish it for the rest of my life.

Not only was the quality of my commission exceptional, but the Golden Curiosity Shop is a delightful and captivating place to visit. The axolotls, Watson and Crick; the vast number of ethically sourced animals; the pieces of memorabilia; and the fun science/math contraptions (you have to see the pool ball wave generator over the counter). Its half museum, half shop, and 100% awesome.

For anyone looking for a pet commission, giraffe skull, pinned insect, piece of leather from JFK’s limo, or any other cool and unique item, I highly recommend the Golden Curiosity Shop. The professionalism, expertise, and compassion are second to none. Its is an place that truly goes above and beyond to provide outstanding and unforgettable service.

Fantastic selection of anything that piques your curiosity! Selections range from skulls and taxidermy to odd and charming collectibles. There’s prints for decor and even wet specimens! Highly recommended for the hard to find pieces needed for your collection of any sort!