Exploring The Quirky Artistry Of The House Of Balls In Minnesota

I'm all about finding new things that I either didn't know about, or had heard of but never really thought much about it until someone mentions it to me.

MIGHT BE THE QUIRKIEST PLACE IN MINNESOTA - IT'S A VIBE

This time, I bring you Minnesota's "House of Balls". Honestly, this is something that I never heard of before this. I did a search of quirky things in Minnesota, and it brought up the House of Balls. My first thought is "what the heck is a house of balls?" Well, essentially it's exactly what it sounds like.

I found the website and that was basically the description. Although there are several other things in the HOB that are of strange interest.

HOW THE HOUSE OF BALLS CAME TO BE

From the Creator - description on the HOB website:

Pressure cookers are plasma cut. Crankshafts are braised. Chicken feet are epoxied. They all become images of the human figure. But carved bowling balls are my distinction. I subtract the resin, revealing a face or full body within and sometimes feel as if I am removing the layers of my own psyche. This is the origin of the name House of Balls. I think it's come to mean something more as well– the idea that we all possess the creative impulse and owe ourselves the balls to express it.

Well, that sounds like something everyone should check out if you find yourself with some time on your hands and you want a conversation starter. You can say "have you been to, or even heard of the House of Balls? You should see some of the crazy stuff in there". I mean, why not? Imagination runs wild in this place.

A COMPLETE CASUAL FEEL FOR THE HOB

I even love the casual way they display their hours.

HOURS: Noon to 4, Monday through Saturday, unless life gets in the way for some reason. To be sure, you can call ahead. 612.332.3992

So, basically those are the hours unless something comes up. Hilarious.

If you want to know where it is, they even give you a convenient Google Maps direction. 1504 7th St. S, Minneapolis.

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