Overview
The Warren’s Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut
Most people who bring haunted or possessed objects into their homes do it by mistake, but not Ed and Lorraine Warren. In fact, not only do they keep haunted and possessed objects in the basement of their home in Monroe, Connecticut, but they’ve made it into a one of a kind Occult Museum.
What is The Warren’s Occult Museum
The Warrens began studying the paranormal in 1952 and have risen to fame from The Conjuring film series. Throughout the years, they accumulated memorabilia from their cases and opened the museum in the early 1980s. The most notable piece in their collection is the Annabelle doll in its large glass case. Along with the Annabelle doll, there is a smaller, but much more unsettling looking doll called the Shadow doll. It’s said that the doll will infiltrate people’s dreams and stop their heart while they sleep. There is a large man-shaped structure that was found in the woods Connecticut that was used for satanic rituals, a human skull with a star painted on its forehead that was used for black magic, and an organ that looks harmless but is known to play music all on its own.
All who enter the museum are warned not to touch anything. This is a strictly enforced rule. Many of the objects housed in the cramped basement can latch onto a human host with just that simple action. So watch where you place your hands and most definitely watch what you say. You never know what might be listening and if it will take offense.
According to Ed Warren, a young man came to the museum and started tapping on the glass of the Annabelle case after hearing the horror story of how it got there. He exclaimed that if the doll really did scratch someone, it should prove it and scratch him too. Ed ushered the man out himself saying, “Son, you need to leave.” On his way home, the young man and his girlfriend who was with him got into a motorcycle accident. The young man was killed upon impact and his girlfriend was hospitalized for over a year. It is believed that the Annabelle doll was behind this accident, given its history with motor accidents and its dislike of being antagonized.
The Warrens claim to have investigated over 10,000 cases during their career. Two of their most notable cases being the Old Brook Farm and the Amityville house. The former was a real-life haunting that inspired The Conjuring series, and the latter spurred countless books and movies about the horrors that took place within it. It’ll come as no surprise that the Warren’s Occult Museum, much like the Old Brook Farm and Amityville house, is a real haunted location. It is not an uncommon sight to see a priest blessing the basement to ensure the safety of the Warrens and visitors. But guests are assured an interesting look into the Warrens long history of the supernatural, as long as you respect the environment and the objects within it.
Visiting The Warren’s Occult Museum
Along with being a must-see for anyone interested in the paranormal, the Warrens house has been used in several films and television shows such as, but not limited to, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Twilight Zone, and Dexter. The Occult Museum is currently closed due to zoning issues. Check the Warren’s website for updates about where and when the new museum will open.
We came here since it’s pretty close to our place in Connecticut. One of the neatest AND SCARIEST places I’ve been to. I didn’t know these guys did the Amityville Horror House too. That story is scarier than heck.
I hope someday I will go to the Occult Museum. RIP, Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Will the museum ever open again? Maybe the curator could do an up to date virtual tour.
I hope whou ever is in charge now of this things will take care and preserve them
Is the occult museum still there? Now it’s permanently closed, what is going to happen to the objects in there? Surely they can’t be removed?
I believe they were still deciding what to do, but some artifacts may have been moved.
yeah, im curious to know they will open again.. seriously
Their Google listing says that they are “Permanently Closed”. We will let you know if we hear anything new.
I have always been interested in the paranormal and Ed and Lorraine Warren the cases they have done and of course their Occult museum had made my interest even bigger. I would love to visit the Occult museum if they ever decide to open it again.
Will the museum reopen
Not sure yet. Check back!
Tour dates. If museum is not open, where will the doll be available for viewing? Mainly in November of 2021
why did it close what was the resone
I have wanted to go to the Warren’s since I was a little girl , I am now 42years old.. I always wanted to meet the Warren’s as well .. I guess I will never be able to do either now that they have both passed away and the museum is closed. Rest in piece Lorraine a day Ed Warren you 2 were amazing people I had always looked up to u guys n wished I could be more like you .. 1 question I have is Will there ever be a time that we can pay to come see the museum even if it’s only 1 or 2 people coming ?? Hope to get an answer soon thank you .
I’d pay to go there so would many others… Seems pretty idiotic to ignore potential cash flow from tourist.
I would love to know when the museum will be open again? And if it’s not opening again is it because Lorraine Warren has passed away?
I never knew Ed and I shared a Birthday. Mine is September 7, 1986. When will the museum open? I’m from NOLA and definitely want to visit the spirits/demons.
I am very interested in visiting the Warren’ s museum if it opens again.
I’ve become sooo interested ever since conjuring La Llorna came out. I know that hollywood makes them look scarier, but it’s nothing compared to the actual backstory. Also, anyone see conjuring 4 yet?
I have always wanted to visit their museum very much interested and have been following Ed and Lorraine and are very impressed by them. I hope one day if they do indeed move the artifacts and reopen somewhere else definetly keep all posted. It would be a great birthday gift since I was born near halloween and find their stories very intriguing.
will they ever open again i was planning to go before they closed but with covid and all plans went to heck please keep us updated on the list
I am also very interested to know if the museum will re-open. I know the curators/estate owners have the best intentions, but I feel it’s a pity to have the items somewhere where people cannot see them. From a monetary standpoint, it would certainly make sense to re-open the museum unless, of course, zoning issues outweigh income from visitors. In that, case, however, I would put money on it, ahem, that relocating the museum to a major city would be a great thing. Thanks!
I just saw the conjuring and thought about this place. My husband works in Monroe and I was going to go with him. I am disappointed that it is not open. I will keep my eyes open to see if it opens again!
My family has always believed in ghosts. We have never experienced the demon side of it but there has always been an energy that I believed followed me.
Realy hope the museum opens again.
Will travel from Norway to se it!
It anger’s me to thing someone would think of this as trash and not being Worth the time and money. Please who ever’s in charge do something.
When r you reopining?
SORRY TO HEAR THEY BOTH PASSED AWAY, THEY WERE DEFINATELY INTRESTING PEOPLE THAT I WOULD HAVE ENJOYED MEETING. AND SORRY THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED,MAY THEY BOTH RIP
I have a ouija board of my mother’s I really would like to give away. I am afraid to have it in my home. Please, please contact me.
If the Museum is closed. whats gonna happen to Annabelle?
I just really wish I got a chance to meet the warrens and this coming from Chicago. I love all they movies but I really wanted to meet them in person❤️❤️
I know they both had respect for all their artifacts and the new zoning laws have u tried zac from ghost adventures to help u move the stuff with his knowledge and the people who blessed the worst artifacts why it wouldn’t work ur parents were amazing and wonderful at what they did but most important they cared about everyone they helped. RIP to both and good luck to the rest of the family
I can’t believe that in my living days, I missed the chance to visit this place and cross it off my bucket list. I’m honestly so sad, I think I’ll regret it for a very long time.
I’m certainly not about to get over the fact that I had a chance in my living days to visit this place and now it’s closed forever. Holy heck, am I sad. May the Warrens RIP.
How can I visit this museum ?
The reviews of the warrens life was the best people to save all people far form the demons and Protect everyone to save life the warrens I hope you can here that from me
any way to know museum will reopen at what time or what place has been moved?
I have been to many of there lectures ,seminars and to the museum back in 1987 I was born and raised in Connecticut went to the same church as they did ,Tony I believe you were the treasure back then ,I think of them all the time I had three audio cassettes one being the Enfield poltergeist that my wife picked at three different raffles Lorraine said my wife was gifted .
I’m an education student from the Philippines, 22 yrs old. I love watching horror movies especially the conjuring universe, I’m wondering when will the Warren’s Occult Museum open to visitors again, my dream is to visit there someday.
Will the museum ever open again?
The Warren’s have been popular bc of all the movies their work inspired you would think with the money those movies made for actors who portrayed Ed and Lorraine Warren and money the studio made from these films someone would’ve made sure The Occult Museum didn’t close.
Can you ask Tony Spera when they will open again? l saw some ghost hunters made investigation this year probably one single event.Tony Spera was The Greatest moderator at the point.
Can you ask Tony ? when they will open again. l saw some ghost hunters made investigation this year probably one single event.Tony was The Greatest moderator at the point. 👉
When is the museum re opening again?
Open back up!!!