Coney Island USA - Museum & Freak Show

Coney Island USA, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization in Coney Island. Home of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, Mermaid Parade and more.

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  • Phone

    (718) 372-5159

  • Website

    coneyisland.com

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    Museum

Address

1208 Surf Ave (at W 12th St) Brooklyn , NY 11224 United States

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mariana crispim

They have a great and nostalgic vibe in the bar . Try one of the local beers ! Artists and staff are really nice and funny. If you are in Coney Island you must see a Freak Show <3

Timothy Appnel

The Freak Bar is the best one in Coney Island . Cheap bottles of beer in a really interesting and authentic setting. Check out the shows too.

Fodor's Travel

The cast of talented freaks and geeks who keep Coney Island 's carnival tradition alive include sword swallowers , fire eaters, knife throwers, contortionists , and Serpentina the snake dancer. Read more

Fodor's Travel

Check out the memorabilia from Coney Island 's heyday in the early 1900s, as well as video installations, temporary exhibits , and the fabulous collection of funhouse mirrors. Read more

Terézia Mia

I love vibe, decoration, staff , shop and show! You should just go there and support this unique venue❣

Christine Geiger

The bar is outstanding and if you go to the sideshow performance you can bring your booze in. How "freak"ing cool is that?

Kenneth Kaasteskaft

You mist go if you get the chance. Great off the beaten experience

Steph L

A must see show if you're in Coney Island . It's incredible what they can do!!! Freaky!!! ;)

Desmond

The acts rotate throughout the day so you're not going to miss anything. Just go in and check it out. Great for kids too. ALSO you could catch a burlesque show Friday nights. Read more

veronique @ zaptravel.com .

Step right up for lively circus-sideshow entertainment, complete with a fire-eater, sword swallower , snake charmer, and contortionist .

Nate Folkert

show runs about half an hour continuously all day with short intermissions

Liz

Don't be a chump & order a Bud. Try one of the 5 "Coney Island " beers instead! Delicious and unique.

Bea Huff

So fun! Great show with fun performers ! Definitely recommend it if you're in the area!

Jeremy Wilcox

Worth visiting when in Coney Island ; some good artifacts

LaToya T. Jarmman

The burlesque show was awesome. Bring ya camera cause you will be amazed!

ᴡ Harley

Full of the coolest cats I know. Toss some back with good conversation at the Freak Bar , always a good time.

Brian Masefield

The name conveniently applies to both the show and the audience, which is to say, I love it.

Joanny Echevarria

Great show , it does a little hot in there. But you can buy a water at the bar to cool yourself off. The burlesque show is awesome.

Johanna

Pay to see the show - you won't be sorry.

Lee Simpson

Must see if you're in Coney Island !

Crystal Ward

Coney Island Wall Art ;)

Pat Dwyer

The home of the #WeirdAndWonderful A true #NewYorkCity #Landmark

Ivory

Coney Island Brewery selections at this no-frills oddball.

Rubys Host

2012summer great wine this yr chardoney or sangiovese found my wine spot this yr

Lilith Astaroth

Great show for only 10 bucks. Must do here at Coney Island :)

Eric Amicucci

Check for dates for their Burlesque shows , Good Times

The New York Daily News

PHOTO: Crowds flock to the Freak Show in July of 1950! Click "More Info" to see this great pic! Read more

Kamaria Mion

Whimsical bar . Whimsical beer .

Patricia Nicosia

Show was fantastic my sister was wonderful Carah Ball.

**Heath**

Have your ticket ready!

Mike Johnson

It's not a trip to Coney without coming here.

Desmond

Act rotate throughout the day so you don't miss anything. Also a good place to amaze your kids. Read more

Shawn Thornton

Walk around. Amazing place.

Laura Gardner

A mermaid pilsner on a hot day will quench your thirst!!

Aman Charyev

Amusement park

Kole hansen

Fave part of coney!

Koven Smith

Seriously, the $10 you spend on an "Albino Python" is totally worth it.

Pedro Jimenez

$1 off for GGRD fans!

Ryan Ambs

More uncomfortable than interesting

Rubys Host

Great spot after a night swim

Tomas

Cheap show but does not last very long

Joey X

Wifi password: twentyfive

Zane Burnett

Dress light.. it gets hot

Staci

Whatever cider it is they sell is ridiculously sweet so if you like your ciders bitter(like me) I'd avoid it.

Liz Simonello

Awesome!!!

Sean Smith

The Freak Show is a great show. Show up whenever and watch a full rotation of whatever performances are there.

Summer Tyne

Have not been here in a while but hear its most popping at night just passing on the good news!!

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