Museums are wonderful learning opportunities. You can admire wonderful works of art or dive into hands-on science projects. Find the museum that’s right for you, then plan a day trip or multi-day vacation to experience history, science and more.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art wasn’t the reason we traveled to Philadelphia. My wife, son, and I planned the trip primarily around American history. Our son had chosen Philadelphia for his senior trip because of his interest with the founding of the United States, and our itinerary revolved around places like Independence Hall, the Liberty…
If you’re considering a visit to the Walker Art Center Minneapolis, you’ll quickly discover that it’s much more than an art museum. Home to modern and contemporary art exhibits, the famous Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture, and the seasonal Skyline Mini Golf experience, the Walker Art Center offers one of the…
During a work conference in Nashville, I finally crossed an attraction off my personal bucket list that had eluded me on previous visits: Cooter’s Place Nashville, the city’s dedicated Dukes of Hazzard museum and gift shop. Operated by Ben Jones, the actor who played Cooter on the hit television series, the museum houses an impressive…
When my wife and I planned a Labor Day weekend getaway to Minneapolis, there was one attraction just across the river in St. Paul that we knew we wanted to visit. The Science Museum of Minnesota had long been on our radar thanks to its reputation for hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. Although…
When our family of six found ourselves with a free evening in Los Angeles before boarding our first-ever cruise, we started looking for a way to fill a few hours without completely wearing ourselves out. The next day was already dedicated to Universal Studios Hollywood, so we wanted something fun, relatively low-key, and close to…
When our family began planning a spring trip to Sweden and Portugal, each of our sons had input on what they wanted to see. Our youngest son, then 13 years old, chose Portugal as “his” country of the trip. As an aspiring pilot and aviation enthusiast, one of the destinations at the top of his…
After helping my daughter move across the country to start college in Rhode Island, I found myself experiencing a mix of emotions. I was excited for her new adventure and proud of the young woman she had become, but saying goodbye wasn’t easy. Before flying home, my brother, his family, and I decided to spend…
When my son and I planned our road trip from Salt Lake City to Great Basin National Park, we knew we wanted to stop at the Topaz Museum in Delta, Utah. For years, my son and I had considered making the nearly two-hour drive from Salt Lake City just to visit the museum, but we…
Few places in the United States bring history to life quite like Gettysburg. As the site of the largest battle ever fought in North America and the location where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg offers visitors an opportunity to walk through one of the most important chapters of American history. My family…
If you’re looking for things to do in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum is a worthwhile attraction that combines aviation history, historic aircraft, interactive simulators, and a planetarium under one roof. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply searching for a family-friendly indoor activity, the museum offers enough variety…
