You’ve likely seen the work of French sculptor Auguste Rodin. But if you’re like me, you’re terrible at identifying art and its respective artist. So as we entered the Rodin Museum (Musee Rodin) in Paris and I saw The Thinker, I thought – “Now that’s a piece of art I recognize.” And now I know…
I love hands-on science museums. There’s something fun about challenging your mind to try new things. The Bakken Museum was a favorite stop for my son and I during our visit to Minneapolis. We spent the most time in the first exhibit area we came to. There were so many ways to engage in science-related…
Gospel. Soul. Jazz. Blues. Rock. R&B. Hip hop. Rap. There are so many rhythms you can groove to in Nashville. But there’s one museum I couldn’t help but tap my foot while taking in the amazing sounds. The National Museum of African American Music has it all. You can walk through the progression of music…
I love to visit different science museums when I travel. There are some engaging exhibits that help teach science to people of all ages. The reasons my wife and I ventured off our normal path while visiting Anaheim is because the California Science Center houses Space Shuttle Endeavour. I love the opportunities to see some…
There’s a reason the National Museum of African American History & Culture is one of the most popular museums in Washington, DC. The layout of the museum tells the story of African Americans. It begins with the slave trade of the 1400s and continues through the era of segregation, leading to the present day. Exhibits…
One man has set out to preserve his heritage and culture. Over the years, he’s collected 1,500+ artifacts from Somali culture and heritage that help tell the story of the Somali people. Only a small portion of those artifacts are on display at the Somali Museum of Minnesota in Minneapolis. My son and I are…
Twenty years ago, I was living in a small town in Southern France. I learned all about the culture and even brought a little piece of it home with me. I purchased a nativity set of little clay people known as santons. They’re indicative to southern France and are a great reminder to me of…
People often think of Van Gogh as the art they see in museums. Famous paintings like The Starry Night (1889) or The Bedroom (1888). Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience not only brings to life the paintings, but also Vincent. In a way, it humanizes the man behind the art leading to greater appreciation of…
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…
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…
