Cathedral of Junk

Don’t be misled by the name — the Cathedral of Junk is not just a pile of rubbish. But it is a true cathedral, as well as a gigantic sculpture made up of just about every kind of found object you could possibly think of: tools, dolls, toys, car parts, toilets, building materials, signs, baskets, tires, bells, mannequins, beads… The list goes on (and on, and on).

To visit the Cathedral, you must call ahead to make an appointment (512-299-7413). The Cathedral is located in a quiet residential neighborhood just south of Highway 290 off South 1st Street. There is street parking only, and you must take care not to block off neighbors’ mailboxes or driveways. On busy days, it’s best to park around the corner, on St. Elmo.