The Online Tattoo History Museum — Symbols, Meanings, and Culture since 1999
Vanishing Tattoo began as a quest to document disappearing traditional cultures. This journey was captured in the two-part documentary “The Vanishing Tattoo,” which serves as the foundation for this digital archive.
The Documentary
Watch the original series that launched the museum. Includes Parts 1 & 2 documenting global tattoo traditions.
Designs & Symbols
From Octopus Tattoos to nautical stars, explore the evolution of symbols.