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.
More than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954 with the hope of finding a better life. I wonder how many tourists now flock through the National Museum of Immigration at Ellis Island to learn about the history. I was one of them during a trip to New York City. It’s…
My daughter and I spent a couple of hours at the Adventure Science Center during our trip to Nashville. But we could’ve spent twice that long exploring all the interactive exhibits spread across the three floors of the museum. Here’s a rundown of why you should include Nashville’s Adventure Science Center the next time you’re…
Despite my daughter and I coming off a red eye flight and a long day touring Nashville, wrapping up our day at Madame Tussauds Nashville was amazing. We had a bazillion laughs, a few frustrations figuring out a selfie stick, and lots of photos with music legends. If you’ve got plans to visit Nashville, here’s…
During many drives between Salt Lake City and St. George (Utah) to visit Zion National Park or Snow Canyon State Park, I’ve noticed a sign for the Territorial Statehouse. On my most recent drive south, I made it a point to check it out. The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a nice way to…
The Houston Downtown Aquarium has a little something for everyone. From a wide variety of animals and aquatic life , to rides, games and a splash pad. If you’ve got plans to visit Houston, here what you need to know about the aquarium so you can get the most out of your visit. Explore the…
I’ve been to Boston a few times in the past two years. During each visit, I’ve spent time walking through the Boston Public Garden and the nearby Boston Common. It brings people of all ages and from locations across the globe. If you’ve got a trip planned to Boston, for either a family vacation or…
What’s so fun about a wax museum? It’s a great opportunity to grab some friends, take some selfies and share a lot of laughs. Madame Tussauds Orlando is full of celebrities, innovators, sports icons, super heroes and rock stars. If you have plans to visit Orlando, spend an hour or so walking through the wax…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City is like an art museum on steroids. It reminds me of The Louvre in Paris, in that you’ll easily get lost while trying to explore the museum. Art from around the world, and throughout time, is on display. There’s colonial furniture in the American…
I’ve been taking my kids to the Hill Aerospace Museum in northern Utah for many years. The free museum offers something for people of all ages. Visitors can see a Burgess-Wright Flyer, B-24 Liberator, F-16 Thunderbird, and a stealth SR-71. Here’s what you can expect on your visit to the Hill Aerospace Museum near Hill…
When someone says they’re going to Paris, there are two places I tell them they need to visit. The Eiffel Tower and Versailles. The palace and the gardens are magnificent. My favorite part was renting a rowboat and taking it for a spin in one of the ponds. It felt like royalty… but without the…
