When we were at the Crafty Bastards art show a couple years back, a gentleman by the stage was manning a machine which would squish pennies into souvenirs imprinted with the Crafty Bastards logo. We quickly discovered he was one of the operators of a museum here in Washington D.C. we had heard a little bit about.

The man was from the D.C. Squished Penny Museum. Although not open to the public, the exhibit of nearly 4,000 squished pennies from around the world is available to the public by appointment. Their extensive website includes photos of visitors, a squished penny FAQ, and even a catalog of museum products. You can even order a custom squished penny design. Visits can be arranged by contacting the museum at 202-986-5644 or spm (at) squished.com.

All of this penny talk reminds us of a man in Detroit is trying to cover a house in pennies.

What other unusual museums are there in the District? Drop us a comment!