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Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2025

    • Jan: Wed 15th – 18.00
    • Jan: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Feb: Sun 23rd – 12.00
    • Mar: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 30th – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Apr: Sun 27th – 12.00
    • May: Wed 7th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 25th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 11th – 18.00
    • Jun: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Jul: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 27th – 12.00

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2025

    • Jan: Wed 15th – 18.00
    • Jan: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Feb: Sun 23rd – 12.00
    • Mar: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 30th – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Apr: Sun 27th – 12.00
    • May: Wed 7th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 25th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 11th – 18.00
    • Jun: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Jul: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 27th – 12.00

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2025

    • Jan: Wed 15th – 18.00
    • Jan: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 5th – 18.00
    • Feb: Sun 23rd – 12.00
    • Mar: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 30th – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Apr: Sun 27th – 12.00
    • May: Wed 7th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 25th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 11th – 18.00
    • Jun: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Jul: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 27th – 12.00

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2025

    • Jan: Wed 15th – 18.00
    • Jan: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 5th – 18.00
    • Feb: Sun 23rd – 12.00
    • Mar: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 30th – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Apr: Sun 27th – 12.00
    • May: Wed 7th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 25th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 11th – 18.00
    • Jun: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Jul: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 27th – 12.00

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2025

    • Jan: Wed 15th – 18.00
    • Jan: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Feb: Sun 23rd – 12.00
    • Mar: Wed 12th – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 30th – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Apr: Sun 27th – 12.00
    • May: Wed 7th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 25th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 11th – 18.00
    • Jun: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Jul: Wed 9th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 27th – 12.00

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

In person at the museum NOT BY ZOOM!  

Guided tours of London’s Famous – nay InFamous – Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, first drink your Devil’s Botany  Absinthe (included in ticket price) – then see Dodo’s Bones, Erotica from Around the World, Real Fairies, Mermaids, Creatures of The Deep. Occult Masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, Surrealist Minorpieces by Leonora Carrington, Pailthorpe & Mednikoff, Old Master Etchings, Magick, The Gnostic Temple of Agape, Dead Dandies, Gian’t’s Bones, The Naughy Nun, Unicorns, Voodoo Fetishes from Benin, Masks from New Guinea and The Congo, Entomological Displays, The Cabinet of Monsters with Two Headed Lam, Piglet and Kitten, 4 legged Chicken, Eight Legged Lamb, Two Headed Snake, Skeletons, Taxiermy, Dead People, Spirit Drawings, Old Dolls, Human Hair Art, a Magic Teacup, Magick Soap, Skulls Taxidermy and more – all underground in a tiny, claustrophobic basement that looks like the inside of Viktor Wynd’s Mind

Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum on the dates below, tickets £10 including a glass of Absinthe

2024

    • Jan: Sun 28th – 12.00
    • Feb: Wed 21st – 18.00
    • Mar: Sun 31st – 12.00
    • Apr: Wed 17th – 18.00
    • May: Sun 26th – 12.00
    • Jun: Wed 19th – 18.00
    • Jul: Sun 28th – 12.00
    • Aug: Wed 14th – 18.00
    • Sep: Sun 29th – 12.00
    • Oct: Wed 16th – 18.00
    • Nov: Wed 13th – 12.00
    • Nov: Sun 24th – 12.00
    • Dec: Wed 11th – 18.00

Witchy Wednesdays: Devil’s Botany Absinthe Tasting

Witchy Wednesdays: Devil’s Botany Absinthe Masterclass

A Halloween Special Absinthe Masterclass & Tasting with Devil’s Botany

Channel the powers of the so-called Green Devil this Halloween! Join Devil’s Botany on a special absinthe tasting hosted at The Last Tuesday Society. After the event, guests are invited to stay in The Absinthe Parlour and explore The Season of the Witch cocktail menu, including White Magic, Black Magic & the Scale of Dragon Absinthe.

There will be two tasting times:
First tasting: 19:00-20:00
Second tasting: 20:30-21:30

Tickets include a London Absinthe cocktail, a glass of Absinthe Regalis served with the traditional Absinthe fountain and a glass of the devilishly delicious Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur. Tickets also include admission to the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Unnatural History.

Reservations are recommended for drinks in The Absinthe Parlour after the event. Please email [email protected].

WICKED WEDNESDAYS

Explore the wicked world of spirits at The Last Tuesday Society with a Wednesday night tasting & masterclass series delving into a different spirit category each month.

Event is suitable for 18+ over only. Please contact [email protected] with any questions, allergies or dietary requirements.

Devil’s Botany is the UK’s first Absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society. Distilled with a background in mixology, the award-winning Devil’s Botany range of absinthes and absinthe liqueurs has been expertly crafted for cocktails at their distillery in East London. Celebrating absinthe as a muse in art, music and mixology, Devil’s Botany is unleashing the future of absinthe with bold expressions for the adventurous drinkers and alternative thinkers of today.

The Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society is an award-winning cocktail bar hidden within The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. A drinker’s cabinet of wonder filled with unusual spirits, from the old world and new, together in one curious exhibition of extraordinary elixirs —The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour is truly a hidden treasure of East London. Opened by collectors, drinks historians & absintheurs — Allison Crawbuck (Brooklyn) & Rhys Everett (London) in 2016, the duo bring with them a shared passion for the mysterious world of spirits & the macabre.

Shortlisted “Bar of the Year 2024” — The Spirits Business
Voted “Best Bar in London” – DesignMyNight Awards 2019

Refund Policy: Refunds for in-person events are only possible up to 7 days prior to the event date.

The History of the Dog – Man’s Best Friend – Lena Heide-Brennand – Zoom

The History of the Dog – Man’s Best Friend

We have celebrated and done a talk on our feline friends, so now it is time to honour our dogs. From the loyal companions of ancient hunter-gatherers to the esteemed guardians of royal courts, dogs have played a pivotal role in shaping societies across the globe. Did you know that the bond between humans and dogs dates back over 15,000 years?

This remarkable relationship began when wolves were domesticated, leading to a partnership that would evolve through various eras. In ancient Egypt, dogs were revered as symbols of protection and loyalty, often depicted in art and even mummified alongside their owners.

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, where dogs served not only as hunting partners but also as status symbols for nobility, influencing fashion and culture. In more recent times, dogs have taken on diverse roles, from service animals aiding those with disabilities to beloved family pets bringing joy and companionship.

This heartwarming illustrated talk highlights the enduring significance of dogs in our culture and societies showcasing their unwavering loyalty and adaptability throughout history. Join us as we celebrate the incredible bond that has shaped human societies and continues to enrich our lives today!

Bio:

Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience

don’t worry if you miss it – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day

Old Norse Seiðr Practice – Lena Heide-Brennand – Zoom

Old Norse Seiðr Practice

This is going to be a mesmerizing journey into the mystical world of Norse mythology with our captivating talk on the Seiðr- tradition.Seiðr was an ancient form of Norse magic and shamanistic practice that was prominent in the pre-Christian Scandinavian and Germanic cultures. Associated primarily with the goddess Freyja and later with the god Odin, seiðr involved a variety of magical techniques, including divination, manipulation of fate, and communication with spirits.

Practitioners of seiðr, often referred to as seiðkones (female practitioners) or seiðmenn (male practitioners), were believed to have possessed the ability to enter altered states of consciousness, allowing them to access hidden knowledge and influence events. This practice could include trance states, chanting, and rituals to invoke deities or spirits. Seiðr was often viewed with a mixture of reverence and suspicion, as its practitioners were sometimes marginalized due to the association with femininity and the unknown.

Historical accounts indicate that seiðr was utilized for various purposes, such as healing, predicting the future, and even casting spells to affect the lives of your enemies.

This online talk will delve into the enigmatic practice of seiðr. With stunning illustrations and a lecture that weaves together history, mythology, and magic, Lena invites you to explore the profound connection between the natural world and the mystical forces that shaped the lives of our ancestors.

Prepare to be spellbound as we dive into a talk on empowerment and the timeless quest for understanding in a world where magic was both a gift and a curse.

Bio:

Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience

don’t worry if you miss it – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day

Witchcraft and Magic in the Nordic Middle Ages – Lena Heide-Brennand – Zoom

Witchcraft and Magic in the Nordic Middle Ages

Jump onboard the broom stick and join Lena on the journey into the past in yet another part of the online lecture series, Scandinavian Witchcraft. This time we will focus on Witchcraft and Magic in the Nordic Middle Ages. Delve into the rich tapestry of Nordic history as we explore the mystical practices, beliefs, and cultural significance of witchcraft in this tumultuous period of the dark ages. This captivating session will not only illuminate the enchanting spells and rituals of the time but also shed light on the brutal and heartbreaking realities faced by those accused of witchcraft.

The lecture will confront the harrowing tales of torture and execution that many so-called witches endured, often subjected to inhumane practices fueled by fear and superstition.

We will journey through the dark histories of places like Vardø, Norway, known for its infamous witch trials, and the chilling events in Tønsberg, where countless lives were tragically lost. Gain insight into how these brutal episodes shaped societal views and the legacy of witchcraft in Scandinavian culture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to awaken your curiosity, expand your knowledge of a spellbinding yet sorrowful era that tragically claimed the lives of thousands of innocent victims

 

Bio:

Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience

don’t worry if you miss it – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day