Vent Haven Museum, Ventriloquism museum in Fort Mitchell, United States
Vent Haven Museum is a museum in Fort Mitchell displaying over 900 ventriloquist figures, photographs, and artifacts from different time periods. The collection documents the evolution of this performance art across decades and shows how techniques and styles changed over the years.
William Shakespeare Berger, a Cincinnati businessman, founded the museum in 1973 after collecting ventriloquist items for more than 60 years. His passion for the art form led to the creation of one of the largest collections of its kind.
The collection shows how ventriloquism became a core part of entertainment over decades, featuring materials from performers like Edgar Bergen and Shari Lewis who captivated millions of audiences. Visitors can see how this art form captured people's imagination across different eras and shaped popular performance culture.
The museum operates from May through September and requires advance reservations made through the official website or by phone. Visitors should book early since spaces are limited and slots can fill up quickly.
The collection includes four ventriloquist figures that belonged to performer William Wood, who disappeared mysteriously in the Gulf of Mexico in 1908. These figures serve as rare witnesses to an unusual historical story and add a distinctive element to the collection.
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