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Exotic World Museum

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The Exotic World Museum is a unique collection of vintage burlesque costumes and artifacts housed in Hemet, California. It offers a historical glimpse into the golden age of this performance art form, primarily through the extensive holdings of Dixie Evans’ estate. The museum is notable for preserving a significant archive of stage wear and related materials, providing valuable insight for historians, performers interested in the genre's evolution, and those studying American entertainment history.

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What was the Exotic World Museum and where was it located?

The Exotic World Museum was a unique collection of burlesque memorabilia, costumes, and artifacts originally founded by Jennie Lee in Helendale, California. It later moved to a goat farm in the desert and was famously run by former burlesque performer Dixie Evans.

Who founded the collection that eventually became the Exotic World Museum?

The collection was started by ex-stripper Jennie Lee, often referred to as the "Queen of the Quarters." Upon her death, Dixie Evans, known as the "Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque," took over the museum and expanded it.

Did the Exotic World Museum host any famous annual events?

Yes, it was the birthplace of the annual Miss Exotic World pageant, which began in the early 1990s. The event was created to draw crowds and funds to preserve the museum's historical collection, eventually evolving into the massive Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas.

Where are the artifacts from the Exotic World Museum located today?

The original museum closed, but the collection was preserved and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. It now forms the core of the Burlesque Hall of Fame, where thousands of costumes, photographs, and playbills from the golden age of burlesque are displayed.

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