The Winthrop Gallery of Art and Curiosities
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The Winthrop Gallery of Art and Curiosities is a unique antique and vintage store located in the vibrant art district of San Pedro, California. Specializing in an ever-changing collection of rare photographs, garments, accessories, and one-of-a-kind "oddities and curiosities," this 1,200-square-foot shop offers visitors an extraordinary shopping experience.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 1-7 PM, the Winthrop Gallery can be found at 339 W 7th St. Customers consistently praise the store's extensive and affordable inventory, which includes a wide selection of 1920s flapper hats, 1950s fascinators, 1940s/1960s shoes, and rare Bettie Page pinup and bondage/fetish photographs. The store's owners are renowned for their deep knowledge, friendly demeanor, and genuine passion for their craft, often guiding visitors to remarkable finds.
Recent customer reviews highlight the store's remarkable inventory, with one shopper describing their discovery of an "ethically sourced, antique human finger bone" as a "truly one-of-a-kind find." Others have praised the store's selection of handcrafted spiritual art and vintage photographs, noting that the Winthrop Gallery offers a "shopping experience unlike any other."
Situated just a few blocks from the picturesque San Pedro Waterfront and the iconic Battleship USS Iowa Museum, the Winthrop Gallery is the perfect destination for those exploring the city's vibrant art scene. Visitors can easily combine a trip to the gallery with a stroll along the scenic Cabrillo Beach or a visit to the nearby Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, a bustling marketplace featuring local artisans and food vendors.
Whether you're a seasoned collector, a vintage enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the unique and the unexpected, the Winthrop Gallery of Art and Curiosities is sure to delight and inspire. With its extensive inventory, knowledgeable staff, and prime location in the heart of San Pedro's art district, this store offers a shopping experience that is truly extraordinary.
10 reviews
James Marshall
Very cool place. Thank you Onya.
Nicki Lewis
Popped in by chance during a visit to San Pedro and was so pleasantly surprised by the beautiful art created by the proprietors, the antiques and oddities, taxidermy, and most of all the warm and kind proprietors themselves.
Kaylith Von Kola
The Winthrop Gallery is such a cool, unique shop! You can find all manner of oddities, taxidermy, and interesting pieces. Unlike many shops of this nature, they only sell in person and their prices are truly affordable! Personally, I scored an ethically sourced, antique human finger bone for $25! The owners are asp super rad people. I popped my head in to look around and ended up chatting for a couple hours!
Ars Moriendi
Great shop, reasonably priced oddities. Cool people. Definitely worth the long trophy from Victorville. Will return for more
Natalie
The people here are super nice and the taxidermy is really well done! Unique and interesting! Definitely recommend
Joshua Franck
Don't be fooled by the lovely storefront, this is one of the weirdest darn hole-in-walls you'll ever visit. The more you look around the crazier it all starts to feel. The owners really have an eye for the bizarre and are constantly scouring small towns and alien crash sites for their always changing stock of goods and horrors. Always a favorite and can't wait to check the new stock when back in San Pedro!
Mateo T
Coolest shop in Pedro. Full of oddities and antiques for everyone. Oh, and the owners are super friendly and knowledgeable about their craft. Must visit if you're in the area!
Andrew Perry
Fun place with some unusual exhibits!
K
Really nice people and some really cool stuff
Tom Evans
Lovely place, lovely people!