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Cathedral of Junk
Art Gallery
South Congress, Austin
"Vince is a great guy - be sure to drop a donation in his box!!"(6 Tips)
"Get an appointment, Park on St Elmo and bring a $10 donation."(7 Tips)"One of the many attractions of Austin that keeps Austin Weird!"(4 Tips)
"$10 donation per group."(2 Tips)
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NicholleAugust 3, 2013This place is a hidden gem and embodies the 'Keep Austin Weird' vibe. The artist is a unique man who is proud of his junk kingdom. Just be sure to call ahead, visits are now by appointment only.
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Austin ChronicleJanuary 17, 2013After struggles with the city over building permits, Junk King Vince Hannemann's 33-foot-high, 60-ton art installation is back to delight and stimulate the senses.
Upvote2Downvote- Mazanin FJuly 24, 2015Probably one of the weirdest and yet most amazing places to visit in Austin. I don't know how I can describe this place without using pictures!Upvote1Downvote
American Eagle OutfittersFebruary 29, 2012Vince Hanneman began building this structure of random supplies in 1988 in his backyard. Now, the towering structure sees visitors from around the world daily.Upvote2Downvote- simon flDecember 6, 2015Get an appointment, Park on St Elmo and bring a $10 donation. You won't regret itUpvote2Downvote
Social News NetworkJune 30, 2012Wonderful wacky place, just remember to be respectful to Vince's neighbors. He has had some issues with zoning in the past, and we want the cathedral to remain in all its glory.Upvote1Downvote
Jaycob BurnsMay 7, 2015Now by appointment only, but the guy is pretty nice and still might let you in if you're politeUpvote2Downvote- Jennifer RuizAugust 23, 2018If you want to know what makes Austin "weird", this is definitely it :) It's in someone's backyard so call ahead first, but the guy is super nice and accommodatingUpvoteDownvote
- Jennifer RuizAugust 3, 2018If you want to know what Austin "weird", this is definitely it :) It's in someone's backyard so call ahead first, but the guy is super nice and accomodatingUpvoteDownvote
Tony TNovember 9, 2015Pretty trippy work! its worth a drop in. its $10/group. One of the many attractions of Austin that keeps Austin Weird!
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CultureMap AustinJuly 15, 2011If you see Vince, the architect of madness, give him a hello. Most would be surprised to find that he had no blueprints for his Frankenstein's monster cathedral, but that's what makes it weird!Upvote1Downvote
GOODMarch 4, 2010A residential gem in South Austin, an overgrown backyard filled with a literal mountain of artfully stacked and twisted junk that has been continually added to and morphed since 1989.Upvote5Downvote
Katey PsencikJuly 27, 2013It's no longer open to the public at all times, you have to call ahead and make an appointment!Upvote2Downvote- Rachel GagnonNovember 17, 2013This place is amazing! It's by appointment only now and he asks for a $10 donation per group. Well worth it!Upvote2Downvote
Bee WilliamsSeptember 2, 2015Couldn't get a tour because it's by appointment now. But looking from afar reminds of that scene from Harriet the spy... For all you 90's babiesUpvoteDownvote
Ryan JonesOctober 12, 2009Hands down the coolest thing you can do / see / experience FOR FREE in Austin! Go at night! The lights will be on, and this will be supercool as it gets darker at earlier hours!Upvote1Downvote
RyanMarch 6, 2010This is one of those things that you just have to do in Austin. A visit to Vince and the Cathredral of Junk is unlike anything you have ever experienced. I remember watching my Dad (a big guy) walkiUpvoteDownvote
Sierra ClarkSeptember 8, 2014Such a neat place to visit once you've seen all the typical Austin sights.UpvoteDownvote
Elizabeth HallApril 11, 2015You will never forget your visit to this artistic display of junk!UpvoteDownvote
Cassie M.June 30, 2013Don't block mailboxes when parking! And bring and ID to leave to be put up in the cathedral!UpvoteDownvote
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldMarch 1, 2014Unlike most of the cathedrals I’ve been in, this one seems far more tolerant of pet howler monkeys.Upvote26Downvote
Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 21, 2012Compiled over the decades from other’s junk, this backyard Austin treasure is two-stories of structural wonder.Upvote2Downvote
Come see 'Tis Pity She's a Whore presented by Seven Towers Theatre. Suggested donation-$15. June 22-July 15.UpvoteDownvote
Michael TurnerApril 10, 2015The owner wouldn't let us in because we "didn't have an appointment" even though he was obviously showing another group around 👎🏻UpvoteDownvote
- Carmen McFarlinNovember 22, 2009Vince is a great guy - be sure to drop a donation in his box!!UpvoteDownvote
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