Disgusting Food Museum

Overview

The Disgusting Food Museum challenges visitors to explore 80+ of the world's most culturally provocative foods, from Swedish surströmming to Sardinian casu marzu. Opened in 2018 in Malmö, it uses disgust as a lens to examine food culture.

Highlights

• Tasting bar: Your entry ticket is a barf bag — and you get to taste several items, from insect snacks to durian.
• 80+ exhibits: Everything from hákarl (fermented shark) to century eggs, presented without judgment.
• Cultural commentary: The museum explores why disgust is culturally constructed, turning visitors' assumptions inside out.

History

Founded by Samuel West (also behind the Museum of Failure), the museum opened in 2018 with a mission to challenge food norms and promote sustainability — many "disgusting" foods like insects are environmentally friendlier than conventional protein.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Don't eat a heavy meal beforehand — you'll want room for tastings.
• Tip 2: Book tickets online to avoid queues, especially in summer.
• Duration: 45–75 minutes.