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.
My son is passionate about Sweden. His maternal ancestors immigrated from Sweden many decades ago and setup shop in northern Utah. He’s done numerous school reports on the country and loves to learn more about the culture. That love for Sweden is what drew us to the American Swedish Institute when we were planning a…
I’m always intrigued at how a national world war museum ends up in some of the most unlikely places. For example, the National World War II Museum is in New Orleans. Well, the National World War I Museum and Memorial is in Kansas City, Missouri. Why there? It’s a great question that I’ll answer in…
While planning a road trip through the Midwest, I was asking around for things to do in Nebraska. A friend recommended the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. I’ve visited several aerospace museums and love wandering their collection of aircraft and military history, so we made a stop. It was fantastic, and…
Chicago has so many things to see and do. I’ve been there several times for various work conferences, and it seems like each time, I’m able to experience something new. But if you’re planning to visit several of the more popular venues in Chicago, you may want to consider getting a Chicago CityPASS so you…
George W. Bush served as President of the United States for eight years (2001-2009). He was president when terrorists attacked the country on American soil on that fateful September 11, 2001. He’s also known for the “No Child Left Behind Act”. But there are many things about this president that I wasn’t aware of until…
The giant pandas as the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, are kind of a big deal. They’re one of the more popular animals who call that place home. But this zoo has so much more than Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji. There are animals of all shapes, species and sizes. The…
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…
Did you know that Kool-Aid (the powder you use to make the delicious sugary drink) was invented in Hastings, Nebraska? You can learn all about the history of Kool-Aid, along with board games, video games, wildlife, guns, living on the frontiers of America and much more at the Hastings Museum. The Hastings Museum is a…
On my journey to see all the historic American space capsules scattered across the United States, I found one at a museum in Dallas, Texas. I know Houston and the Johnson Space Center is considered the hub of NASA in Texas, so I was surprised to learn the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas housed…
Las Vegas has an activity for just about anyone at any age. A favorite for the kiddos is the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. It gives kids a chance to see a Komodo Dragon, piranhas, jellyfish, sting rays and of course… sharks. They also have a 4-D experiences where you can swim with the…
