INTRODUCTION 

Part of the legacy of the Wunderkammer - or the Cabinets of Curiosities, Musée Patamécanique is (Might be? Was??) a small, private museum rumored to open its doors to friends, colleagues and occasional outside observers from mid-May till late October.

 

CONTRADICTION

Yet, there are some who say that Musée Patamécanique does not exist! They say the museum is nothing more than an elaborate hoax concocted by an enigma of puerile Pataphysicians* and that any attempt to seek-it-out will be a total waste of time. 

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LOCATION 

Tours may (OR MAY NOT!) take place in the heart of Historic Downtown Bristol, Rhode Island. About thirty minutes by car from Providence, eighty minutes from Boston and four hours from New York City. 

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HOURS OF OPERATION

We’re (conceivably) open by appointment from about mid-May through October on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. 

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Our (potentially mythical) excursions depart thirteen minuets after sunset - which is at a different time every night but generally between 5:58PM and 8:38PM. We’ll let you know the exact time when we confirm your (non) visit, but you can learn more here. 

 

ADMISSION

If you are a friend of the museum the cost of general admission is a cash donation of $100.00 per tour. Pataphysical colleagues are encouraged to barter for their tour and we are open to your proposals, but here is a list of items our curatorial staff is currently seeking. If you are an outside observer you are WELCOME. Please consult our reservations page to make the necessary arrangements.

 

RESERVATION 

WRITE US A LITTLE NOTE including the following:

1, The day you would like to visit. 

2, The total number of guests in your party. We can accommodate (imaginary?) groups of two to five visitors. 

3, A name by which you and every member of your party would like to be addressed. 

4, Please let us know if any members of your group are under the age of eighteen.

5, If you or any member of your party is pregnant you MUST notify us at the beginning of the reservation process.

 

Be advised - If you are an outside observer it usually takes four or five e-mails to arrange a tour. We like to get to know a little bit about each new visitor prior to their arrival. This playful interaction is where the process of passive visitors becoming engaged participants begins.91

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NOTIFICATION

If you're made uncomfortable by small dark spaces, walking and standing for about 80 minutes, Rabelaisian humor87, seriously bad puns16, absurdism* and being immersed in a world of childish whimsy - then we suggest that you seek alternative forms of entertainment. Read more about the physical aspects of our (possible) tours here.

   

CANCELLATION   

Life – can be complicated. If you need to cancel your (wanna be) visit please let us know as far in advance as possible so we can fill your reservation with another interested party. 

 

PRECIPITATION 

We reserve the right to cancel tours due to inclement weather, an electricity outage or other unforeseen circumstances.

 

VACATION! 

Whether we exist or not is of no consequence - what matters most is that you come early and dine at one of Bristol’s many fine restaurants OR, pop-into one of our numerous night-time establishments after your would-be tour. Better still - Spend a whole day exploring our beloved town. There are historic sites, bike paths, walking trails, nautical museums, parks, arboretums, galleries and eclectic shops galore. Heck, check into this very special Airbnb and spend the weekend! Bristol has so much to offer and we’re excited to share it all with you!