Some museums are so unique, it’s hard to place them in a general category. But it’s those types of museums that offer a different perspective on the world around us.
You’ve likely wandered through your run-of-the-mill grocery store to buy bread, milk or even eggs. But have you ever picked up a can of dehydrated water, or seen a can of peanuts touted as nut-free? Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart in Las Vegas will leave you wondering why more grocery stores don’t have the creative juices…
When I mention to people that I visited the Idaho Potato Museum, I get some weird looks. An entire museum dedicated to potatoes? How interesting can that be? Their reaction is still better than when I mention to people that I’ve explored the Museum of Clean as well. While there may be some unique museums…
I think I got my love of model trains from my dad. He’s a big collector of model trains, mainly the Marklin brand (from Germany). Growing up, I was exposed to HO scale trains and even have a coveted Alaska Railway engine from the time we lived in Alaska. But my love has always been…
As a kid, I was always fascinated with trains. I’ve enjoyed touring Union Station in downtown Ogden or visiting Golden Spike National Historical Park in northern Utah. But my first visit to a full-on, active railyard was during a summer road trip through the Midwest with my wife. We stopped at the Golden Spike Tower…
New Orleans is full of art and music. You can find it scattered throughout the streets of the French Quarter or in some of the museums in the city. But if you want to immerse yourself in art from local artists, plan a visit to JAMNOLA. JAMNOLA stands for Joy, Art and Music of New…
Many “Greats” have called Tennessee home. Do you know who they are? One of the most notable is Peyton Manning, but there are several others from hockey, racecars, college basketball, rifle shooting, some Olympians and more. If you’re a fan of sports and want to learn about those from the great state of Tennessee, visit…
I’m not a car buff. I recognize names of fancy cars, like Ferrari, Corvette, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. But I can’t tell you what’s under the hood or even the make and model of a car based on what the tire looks like. I’ve got a friend who can, but that’s just not me. That…
Things at the Museum of Illusions Chicago aren’t always as they seem. A short person can become tall. Another may be able to walk on the ceiling, while another person appears to teleport in an infinity well. The photo opportunities are everywhere at the museum, and it’s an experience you and your friends will be…
When you’re on vacation, you don’t really think of hitting up a school subject that most people dread. I was decent at math, but I chose a career in something that wasn’t math. But when I was looking at non-typical spots to visit during a long weekend in New York City with my school-teacher wife,…
The Museum of Illusions is exactly like it sounds. It’s a collection of several tricks the eye has to try and decipher or something that would make you think. So if you’re looking for something to test your mind or make you think, plan an hour to visit the Museum of Illusions in Kansas City,…
