Main atrium of the Field Museum in Chicago
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How to Visit the Field Museum in Chicago

The Field Museum is one of the most popular natural history museums in the world. The massive building provides hours of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Explore the world of dinosaurs, life underground, ancient Egypt and even death. With so many exhibits at the Field Museum, it’s going to be too long of…

Graphic asking if the Chicago CityPASS is worth it for a visit to the Windy City.
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Is the Chicago CityPASS Worth it?

Chicago has so many things to see and do. I’ve been there several times for various work conferences, and it seems like each time, I’m able to experience something new. But if you’re planning to visit several of the more popular venues in Chicago, you may want to consider getting a Chicago CityPASS so you…

Man poses for a photo at a Kool-Aid stand at the Hastings Museum in Nebraska.
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Explore the Hastings Museum and the Birthplace of Kool-Aid

Did you know that Kool-Aid (the powder you use to make the delicious sugary drink) was invented in Hastings, Nebraska? You can learn all about the history of Kool-Aid, along with board games, video games, wildlife, guns, living on the frontiers of America and much more at the Hastings Museum. The Hastings Museum is a…

Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum of Utah Carltonauts Travel Tips
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Learn about “-ology” at the Natural History Museum of Utah

Utah is rich in history – even before the Mormon Pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. The Natural History Museum of Utah provides interactive exhibits on meteorology (weather), biology, geology, archaeology, paleontology (dinosaurs) and more. It’s great for kids, because it uses more simple words like native people, dinosaurs, rocks and more. I’m not…

Science museum in Paris mechanical engineering air ball Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Science Museum in Paris – Palais de la Decouverte

Paris is full of art museums and historic buildings. While many tourists flock to them, there’s one spot I think everyone should visit (tourist or local) – Palais de la Decouverte. In English, it translates to Palace of Discovery. In other words, it’s a science museum in Paris. My wife and I came across some…

Fossils at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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American Museum of Natural History: The 5 Halls

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has so many rooms and exhibits that it’s easy to get lost. Looking at the map can be just as overwhelming. It’s organized into five halls, but that doesn’t mean a single hall is connected throughout the museum. But each hall found in the five-story…