Poo museum: New ‘Poozeum’ displays record fossilised collection

Realising the lack of them on display, he created a travelling exhibition and donated it to museums across the country.

The temporary exhibits were met with an “enthusiastic response” and highlighted the need for a dedicated space where they could be displayed, he said.

“This realisation ignited my resolve to establish a permanent home for the collection, allowing my vision for the Poozeum to be fully realized and appreciated by all,” he explained to Guinness.

Earlier this year, the 45-year-old quit his job in a healthcare company – where he had worked for 14 years – to see his dream of opening a poo museum come to fruition.

Having accumulated specimens over the years, he now concentrates on finding the “most incredible pieces in the world”.

Among the fossilised finds, is “Barnum”, the largest coprolite found that belongs to a carnivore, which measures at 67.5cm.

Poozeum is “one of a kind”, Mr Frandsen said, and is free as he believes “financial constraints should never hinder anyone from experiencing the wonders” within.

“Initially, many people react with a ‘yuck’ face or laughter when they first hear about the Poozeum,” he said, adding their reactions shift to shock after witnessing the collection.