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.
There’s something about climbing through the hatches of a submarine or walking the decks of a World War I battle cruiser. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia allows you to do just that. Beyond exploring the two vessels, the museum has several exhibits to help you learn about boats, ships, pirates, water and more. Check…
The all-you-can-eat chocolate at Choco-Story Paris isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After a few of the free samples, we were kinda chocolated out. But the gourmet chocolate museum in the heart of Paris is a fun way to learn about how chocolate is made, the history and progression of chocolate, and more. If…
Touring a penitentiary may not be on your Bucket List of things to do before you die. But if you’re in Philadelphia, I recommend a visit to the Eastern State Penitentiary. There’s history, intrigue and ruins that provide a different perspective on prisons, and gave me some great photo opps, too. Here’s a rundown on…
The world’s largest collection of artifacts from the KGB is not found in Russia. It’s in New York City. The KGB Espionage Museum is filled with fascinating spy tools – from listening devices to a cyanide capsule tooth. Sadly, the KGB Espionage Museum was closed down in 2020 after the pandemic made its operations unsustainable….
It’s easy to get caught up in all the museums and historic sights of Paris. After we spent a week cramming in as much of Paris as we could, I’m glad we spent one of our final hours people watching at Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg). If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to decompress…
What’s one difference between a vacuum cleaner and the Museum of Clean in Pocatello, Idaho? It doesn’t suck. #DadJoke In fact, it’s a pretty interesting museum that provides numerous interactive exhibits for kids – from washing windows to being a chimney sweep on the rooftops of London. Looking for things to do in Pocatello, Idaho?…
We aren’t experts on French culture. We don’t know all the French celebrities, politicians, sports icons, musicians or actors. But we didn’t let that stop us from visiting the Grevin Wax Museum (Musée Grévin) in Paris. If you’ve ever explored a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (Orlando, Nashville, Las Vegas, etc.), then you’ll have an idea…
I had no clue how awesome the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) in Paris would be. I knew we would be able to see Napoleon’s tomb (which is magnifique), but I was surprised at all the other aspects of military history that were on display. The museum holds 500,000 historical military artifacts. Like many other…
Learn how to drive a stagecoach! It’s one of the many exhibits at the Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix I found while attending a work conference. And best of all – admission was free AND it was indoors. Because let’s face it: Phoenix can get HOT! WELLS FARGO HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED THIS MUSEUM 🙁 If…
Paris is filled with art and history museums. And many of those Paris museums are filled with tourists from around the world, each one trying to grab a selfie with the Mona Lisa or a Monet. But my wife and I discovered a museum that’s off the beaten path and worth every moment we spent…
