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.
“Legends never die.” A great quote from the late Babe Ruth as he visited Benny in a dream about an autographed baseball that landed in the backyard of The Beast. I grew up quoting lines from The Sandlot movie and even pointing to the outfield when I stepped up to the plate in a baseball…
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…
Firefighters have a long history of running into burning buildings to save people. The men and women firefighters of Philadelphia are no different. The Fireman’s Hall Museum shares vintage artifacts, vehicles and history to honor those who have served – and continue to serve – the communities. While you’re exploring the many historical sites in…
When my wife and I were planning a weekend trip to Las Vegas, recommendations seemed to abound on visiting the Mob Museum. We had a pretty full itinerary, but were able to visit it just before heading to the airport. The Mob Museum is filled with artifacts and information about the mob and organized crime…
April 15, 1912, was a historically tragic day in the world. Titanic, coined as an unsinkable ship, struck an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage. We all know the story, but it comes to life while touring Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. My wife and I…
There are weird cars, classic cars, famous cars and decked out cars on display at the Hollywood Cars Museum in Las Vegas. It’s a real treat to wander through the garage and step back in time to the cars that made up some of the TV shows and movies I watched growing up. Step away…
Las Vegas is known for lighted signs on casinos, hotels and more. But when the older lightbulb or neon signs are replaced with more modern designs, the old signs aren’t sent to a landfill. They’re donated to the Neon Museum Las Vegas as a way of preserving the cities history. My wife and I checked…
Everyone loves a good selfie. Especially if you can snag one with Vin Diesel, Katy Perry, Babe Ruth, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler or Captain America. Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas gives you that chance to have some fun with your besties as you party with actors, celebrities, and sports heroes. I was impressed with the…
Knowledge is power. The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas has a wealth of information and resources on the Manhattan Project and the atomic testing that took place in America. It’s one of those underrated museums that travelers – families, couples or individuals – shouldn’t pass by if they are exploring Las Vegas. Here’s…
Visiting any of the 13 original colonies provides countless opportunities to learn about the founding of a nation. During my travels through the northeastern United States, I’ve walked the Freedom Trail in Boston, stood on the bridge where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, and seen the Bible used by George Washington…
