The Wonder Cabinet, or Wunderkammer, originated in 16th-century Europe as a “room of wonder” filled with rare and curious objects from natural history, art, archaeology, and exotic cultures. These collections, often owned by royalty or scholars, combined science, art, and mystique to inspire curiosity and reflect the collector’s knowledge and status. Serving both aesthetic and scientific purposes, Wonder Cabinets were precursors to modern museums. They showcased everything from fossils and relics to artworks, inviting viewers to explore the mysteries of the world and mankind’s place within it.