The Warren Occult Museum in Monroe, CT, housed in the former home of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, contained thousands of haunted artifacts, including the infamous Annabelle doll. Closed in 2019 due to zoning issues, the collection is being preserved by new owners, with plans to reopen in late 2026 for tours and overnight stays.
- Location & History: Originally located in the basement of the Warrens’ home at 30 Knollwood Street in Monroe, Connecticut. It operated from 1952 until closing in 2019 following Lorraine Warren’s death.
- Purpose: The museum served as a repository for cursed or haunted objects collected during the Warrens’ decades of paranormal investigations.
- Key Artifacts: The collection includes the real Raggedy Ann doll”Annabelle” a satanic idol, a vampire’s coffin, the “Pearls of Death” necklace, and various masks.
- Closure & Future: The museum was shut down due to zoning violations regarding high traffic in a residential neighborhood. Comedian Matt Rife and paranormal investigator Elton Castee acquired the property in 2025, planning a new, official, and permanent location to reopen in 2026.
- Current Status: The site currently offers overnight stays (through early 2026) with, at times, access to the collection, with plans for a full, secure, and regulated reopening in the future.
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