Museum of Mourning Photography & Memorial Practice

Update, April 16^th: THE MUSEUM IS MOVING to Damen & Augusta and will be back open to the public in May.
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An unusual collection of funerary memorabilia, from Victorian death side photography to memorial ephemera, The Museum of Mourning Photography is a must for those interested in the preservation of memory.
A private collection, the museum is open by appointment only. Tours sell out quickly, so tours should be booked 4 – 6 weeks in advance of desired dates and times.
From the website:
«The Museum of Mourning Photography & Memorial Practice (MoMP) was founded by Anthony R. Vizzari and is operated by A&A Studios, Inc. (
) MoMP owns and protects over 1000 mourning photographs and negatives, circa 1840 to present. With a modest budget, the Museum actively acquires new items on an ongoing basis. In addition to photography, there is also an archive of pertinent literature and memorial ephemera. «
To book your tour, email