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.
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…
Before visiting Nashville, my daughter had no clue who Patsy Cline was, let alone the songs she had written. But it turns out, this museum was her favorite stop on our whirlwind Nashville adventure. Music City USA is riddled with museums and restaurants dedicated to various country music stars. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll…
The Louvre Museum in Paris is massive. With more than 380,000 works of art in its collection (and about 35,000 on display), it’s impossible to see everything in one visit. Chances are, you’ll only have a few hours before your Paris itinerary takes you to the next landmark. Rather than wandering aimlessly through the museum’s…
SeaWorld San Diego has roller coasters, kiddie rides, touch pools, animal exhibits and play areas. But you can’t visit SeaWorld San Diego without catching the three most popular shows. Each show boasts a different hook. One shows the grandeur of killer whales. Another the whimsical nature of sea lions. And the other shows the playfulness…
As a big fan of jazz music, I was excited to explore the New Orleans Jazz Museum when I was in the Big Easy for a work conference. I was even more intrigued when I discovered it also housed displays on the U.S. Mint, which initially was operated in the same building. Since I didn’t…
Our family took a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit my mom and brother. We didn’t want to sit at their house all day, so I did some research and planned a day at the Arizona Science Center. We even found a deal on Groupon so we could get the whole family in for a…
City Park in New Orleans offers a relaxing take on the party scene of Bourbon Street. A stroll through the New Orleans Botanical Garden is worth every moment. From colorful flowers and wildlife to sculptures and endless hedges. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know as you plan your visit to the Big…
