Paxton Gate
9.5 • Collectibles store
Shop blends Victorian curiosity with modern artistry, featuring walls lined with taxidermy, insects in glass, fossils, bones, and rare crystals. Atmosphere feels like wandering through a naturalist's attic, with a lush plant section offering succulents and carnivorous plants contrasting the front's oddities. Visitors find a unique mix of science, art, and eccentricity in one meticulously organized space.
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"It's a really cool curiosity store with unique oddities."
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"It's a super fun place to check out."
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"I found the staff to be friendly and informative."
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Good to know
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The shop hosts workshops like insect pinning classes for hands-on learning.
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Items include bugs, bones, fossils, books, and plants, perfect for collectors.
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The store features a mini scape/plant shop in the back for plant lovers.
824 Valencia St, San Francisco, California, United States
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