Housed in the former 'State Lunatic Asylum No 2,' this museum gives a frightening and fascinating look at lobotomies, the 'bath of surprise' and other discredited treatments. Price includes admission to three other museums on-site, covering Native American art, local African American history and toy dolls.
Glore Psychiatric Museum
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