Walk through the events that led to the Revolutionary War. Climb through a WWII submarine or aircraft carrier. Honor those who lost their lives defending others from tyranny. Military and war museums help us learn about history in hopes of not repeating the devastation that comes from war.
Growing up, I was taught bits and pieces about the Berlin Wall. But I failed to really understand why it was built. Maybe that was my own doing – although I paid attention and got good grades in school. Visiting Berlin, seeing the path of the Berlin Wall throughout the city and touring the Berlin…
As soon as I learned that an Apollo space capsule was in a museum in southern California, I added the venue to my list. I recently had a trip to San Diego, so I made sure I allocated some time to visit the San Diego Air and Space Museum to see not only the capsule,…
I love engaging museums that give people of all ages the opportunity to dive into science, history or more. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has all of that and more. I was able to fly into outer space, watch a lightning storm over my head and go underground in a coal mine….
I’m always intrigued at how a national world war museum ends up in some of the most unlikely places. For example, the National World War II Museum is in New Orleans. Well, the National World War I Museum and Memorial is in Kansas City, Missouri. Why there? It’s a great question that I’ll answer in…
While planning a road trip through the Midwest, I was asking around for things to do in Nebraska. A friend recommended the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. I’ve visited several aerospace museums and love wandering their collection of aircraft and military history, so we made a stop. It was fantastic, and…
On my journey to see all the historic American space capsules scattered across the United States, I found one at a museum in Dallas, Texas. I know Houston and the Johnson Space Center is considered the hub of NASA in Texas, so I was surprised to learn the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas housed…
Most travelers to Washington, DC, rave about the National Air and Space Museum. I’ve enjoyed wandering its halls a couple of times. But during my last visit, I discovered a companion facility to the National Air and Space Museum – The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. More than…
I’ve been to my share of aviation museums. There’s one a short drive from my house in Utah. I’ve been to ones in Oregon, California and New York. But the College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland is a unique treasure trove of historical firsts in the world of aviation. Plus, it’s a short metro ride…
While exploring the Oregon Coast, my wife and I came inland a few miles to explore Tillamook. Most people flock to tour the world-famous Tillamook Creamery. But on our way into town, we stumbled across an amazing piece of history: the Tillamook Air Museum. The museum is housed inside a one-of-a-kind hangar that was built…
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris – probably second only to the Eiffel Tower. Although it doesn’t stand as tall as the famous tower, it’s the perfect spot to see some of the best views of the city. I’ve been to the top of this historic monument twice,…
