Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

10/10 experience. The owners are kind, funny, and so knowledgeable. Would recommend for all walks of life

Abracadabra, hocus-pocus, ala-kaZAM! Focus your energy, use your mind power ......and create the coolest museum in Cleveland, Ohio......aaaand......

....SHAZAM!

.....So here it is. This small gem is a must-visit if you even have just a little bit of interest or curiosity in witchcraft, Wicca, or even just paganism. Raymond Buckland was a high priest, and once upon a time in a spiral-bound notebook he authored the first version of "The Complete Book of Witchcraft".

It all began at a young age when he got a Ouija board, developed an interest in spiritualism, and presto! Ray studied under Gerald Garner, who was instrumental in bringing the Contemporary Wiccan religion to public attention, writing some of its definitive religious texts.

Steven, the museum Curator is extremely interesting and knowledgeable. His collection is eclectic, interesting, organized, and well-displayed. He makes great use of a small space, and I really appreciated the organization and set up, as well as the variety of items on display.

There is a demon housed in a box in the corner. I forgot to ask his name at the end of my visit. Due to an unfortunate incident, after a child got the demon all riled up yelling his name, the demon got some revenge on the child. Said child vomited all over the museum. Since then, Steven doesn't tell anyone the demon's name until after their visit is over. Wise.

Reasonable admission fee. Guided tour. And then some time to wander and take photos. I left with a tshirt and also a sticker for my collection of cool places I've visited.

Steven told me that people have said "you should take this collection to Salem." He disagreed and so do I. The space here is perfect for it, and in Salem, I'm afraid it would get swallowed up by all the other Witch-related attractions. Northeast Ohio is the perfect spot. We also had a nice conversation about other similarly cool collections. There is apparently one in Iceland, a few hours outside of Reykjavik. I have been traveling to Iceland for work, and if it is all possible, I am going to try to make an effort to go.

Interesting stuff. I'll post a few photos, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Wanna know more? Have your demons call my demons.

I've lived in northeast Ohio for most of my life and I'm so sad to only now be learning about the Buckland museum. It's tiny, but mighty! I absolutely loved the curators and the exhibits were really fun to learn about. There's a lot of great knowledge and history crammed in there! Definitely check it out.

Came here with a bachelorette party, Steven was very informative and not overbearing at all. We all saw some crazy sh*t in the scrying mirrors. 10/10

I visited the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick with high expectations of delving into the mysteries of the occult, only to encounter a different kind of unsettling mystery. My experience at this museum was marred not by the eerie exhibits, but by a blatant act of discrimination that has no place in our society.

Upon my arrival, I was informed in a matter-of-fact manner that entry was not possible without advance tickets, a policy I understood and respected. However, my understanding quickly turned into disbelief. Shortly after, a family arrived, mentioning they were from Pennsylvania and, like me, had no prior booking. Astonishingly, the rules bent for them, and they were warmly welcomed inside.

Perplexed by this sudden change in policy, I approached the staff, hoping for an explanation or perhaps the same courtesy extended to the prior family. Instead, my concerns were met with dismissive attitudes, offering no resolution or even the slightest inclination to discuss the matter with the owner.

What deeply saddened me was the underlying racism that became apparent. The stark difference in treatment could only be ascribed to our ethnic backgrounds (I'm not white like all of the other people they bent the rules for, and visiting from New York), a realization that was both humiliating and infuriating. It was a blatant reminder that, even in spaces dedicated to history and culture, prejudicial treatment based on race is a disturbingly present reality.

This experience at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick was not just a personal affront; it was a demonstration of the insidious ways in which racial discrimination is perpetuated in our society. It's disheartening to witness such behavior in an educational institution that should promote inclusivity and equality.

I urge the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick to address these discriminatory practices immediately. Training in cultural sensitivity for all staff members and a thorough review of admission policies are steps in the right direction. Future visitors should never have to endure what my wife and I went through. The true horror at this occult museum was not in the exhibits, but in the stark reminder that racism is still haunting our present.

This was such a great experience! Of course one is never sure what you will walk into when making a reservation for a tour at a "Museum of Witchcraft & Magick". It was everything and more than I expected. The whole experience was augmented by Steven's spectacular oration. He is most definitely a gifted bard of the witching world. The museum was great as well. It is set up in sections that you can roam freely though. Make sure you ask Steven if you have a question about something, he is very accommodating and seems to genuinely enjoy sharing his knowledge. Make sure to take a good look in the teacup room, there are some great ones, my favorite, the divination teacup commemorating a visit of the King and Queen of England to Canada (now my days and nights will be forever spent scouring eBay for my prize). My daughter left wanting to learn the art of tea leaf reading (Tasseography) and palm reading (palmistry). She is a 4th grader in love with the Harry Potter series and this museum did not disappoint! There is a special item in the museum that all H.P. fans will love ! You'll have to buy a ticket to find out what it is though !
We left with a hand drawn zine depicting different tombstone symbols and their meanings, which was kismet because we had planned to go to Lake View Cemetery the next day to see Harvey Pekar's grave and then to wander to a few other famous Clevelanders. We also left with a great palmistry beginners guide with just enough info for a 4th grader to wrap her head around and hopefully make this momma some money plying her trade to unsuspecting family members on our trip across the Midwest.
Seriously, buy a ticket it was super cool. If you regret it, there is probably something wrong with you.

Me and some friends came here while on a trip to Ohio. We did the tour and then walked around the gift shop. We spent about an hour and a half here. We all really enjoyed the tour and the little collection of items they had here. We also purchased some crystals and other small items. I would recommend this place even if you aren't super into witchcraft. It was a unique and interesting experience.

Neat little shop with a back room of unique items, curios and historical things you can hear about during a tour. Host was great and enjoyed the tour and shop.

Truly enjoyed my visit today. Been hearing so much about the museum that my family had to go see it. It lives up to expectations and then some! The owner Steve is a great tour guide and super cool and friendly. He couldn't have been any nicer and more informative . Great collection and a really cool gift shop also. My family will be back again to check out the museum again. Really, it's one of the coolest things in Cleveland.

Felt heavy negative vibes as soon as I walked in. Tour guide seemed very enthusiastic and knowledgeable though