This museum is truly a global must-visit. I loved this museum's central theme of cultural…read moreacceptance and trying various delicacies that to some are "disgusting" and some are just very typical in daily life. There is also another theme of seeking alternative protein sources due to the greenhouse emissions-related challenges of raising animals for meat, which was intriguing.
That being said, this museum is not for squeamish folks, as right as you enter, you can smell the scent of various smell exhibits in the distance, including heavily fermented cheeses and pickled herring. The museum admission ticket is in fact a barf bag!
The museum layout is well-structured, with a set walking sequence of various exhibits including actual food in a case, videos, and sample smell exhibits. While there are some "classic" foods such as durian, century egg, pickled herring, and fermented shark, I did find some foods intriguing to be there, including Twinkies (because of the preservatives) and an Italian maggot cheese.
At the end, you are welcome to do the bingo card delicacy and spice test challenge. The foods ranged from various insects to Swedish saurkraut juice ("pizza juice") but the toughest ones for me were the sequence of fermented shark, pickled herring, and then salted licorice. The licorice really caught me off guard--nothing like Twizzlers. Right after it is the hot sauce challenge to get those flavors out, which surprisingly starts with the Hot Ones Last Dab (!) and ends with a Carolina Reaper extract. I completed all the challenges, so I got to spin the wheel which has both prizes and punishments!
The staff really make this place special though. They are very welcoming and did a fantastic job on our culinary food tour in the food challenge while also fostering community with fellow visitors. Completing the challenge with our spontaneously made group is a memory I'll have forever!
Definitely consider making a trip to Malmo for this museum as we did--it is definitely more than worth it!