Cabinet of Curiosity at Cazenovia Public Library in Cazenovia, New York

Tucked away in the Cazenovia Public Library is a cabinet of curiosities and a collection hearkening back to the eclectic collection habits of the 19th century. Beautifully presented and preserved, the library’s website describes its collection as “our community’s attic.” Visitors can explore exhibits including the WonderCabinet, Exploring Egypt, and Treasures from the Attic, along with natural history and local history collections.   Perhaps the star of the show, however, is Hen: a roughly 2,000-year-old mummy from Egypt who has been on display—along with his sarcophagus—at the library for over a…

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