Museums — United States

Huntsville Museum of Art

Museums · Huntsville, Alabama (AL)

Paintings & other media spanning centuries from national & international artists, plus kid classes

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Airpower Museum

Museums · US

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Hurn Museum

Museums · US

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Alcatraz East

Museums · Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (TN)

Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers

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Central Florida Railroad Museum

Museums · Winter Garden, Florida (FL)

Circa-1913 railroad station housing locomotive memorabilia & old train cars, plus displays for kids

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Big Bear Discovery Center

Museums · Fawnskin, California (CA)

Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions, eco-tours, an amphitheater & trail maps

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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

Museums · Memphis, Tennessee (TN)

Private collection of unique art & artifacts including lacquer boxes, glassworks & Italian mosaics

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Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center

Museums · Fort Collins, Colorado (CO)

Interactive science & local history exhibits, plus a theater with daily screenings

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Allaire Village

Museums · Wall Township, New Jersey (NJ)

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Denver Botanic Gardens

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items

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Baldwin Home Museum

Museums · Lahaina, Hawaii (HI)

The interior of this long-standing house has been restored to an 1850s design & tours are offered

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Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

Museums · Neenah, Wisconsin (WI)

Unique glasswork & art feature at this free, quaint museum also offering classes & a gift shop

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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Museums · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

Children's museum for hands-on learning offers play areas, educational exhibits & puppet shows

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Brenau University Galleries

Museums · Gainesville, Georgia (GA)

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American Precision Museum

Museums · Windsor, Vermont (VT)

The nation's largest collection of historical machines & tools, housed in a former armory

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Barthell

Museums · McCreary County, Kentucky (KY)

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Drummer Boy Civil War Museum

Museums · Andersonville, Georgia (GA)

Informative museum showcasing uniform-clad mannequins and Civil War weapons, along with a gift shop

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Forestiere Underground Gardens

Museums · Fresno, California (CA)

Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours

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Choco-Story New York

Museums · US

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Blair Museum of Lithopanes

Museums · Elmore, Ohio (OH)

Museum with hundreds of 19th-century porcelain plaques with images that are revealed when backlit

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Backstreet Cultural Museum

Museums · New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)

Small museum exploring New Orleans traditions, with exhibits on brass bands, jazz funerals & more

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Boulder History Museum

Museums · Boulder, Colorado (CO)

Mansion showcasing local history with extensive archives, displays from furniture to toys & events

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Georgia's Old Capital Museum at The Depot

Museums · Milledgeville, Georgia (GA)

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American Independence Museum

Museums · Exeter, New Hampshire (NH)

Revolutionary-era artifacts in a 1721 house with period rooms & exhibits, plus a historic tavern

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Friends Historical Association

Museums · Haverford, Pennsylvania (PA)

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First Americans Museum

Museums · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)

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Herndon Home

Museums · US

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Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

Museums · Mackinaw City, Michigan (MI)

Nautical museum on a former WWII Coast Guard ship, offering seasonal visits & overnight stays

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Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society Museum

Museums · Cleveland, Ohio (OH)

Hungarian museum featuring old-world costumes, embroidery & art, plus local community history

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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Museums · Santa Rosa, California (CA)

Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M.

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Baltimore Museum of Art

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

The collection of Matisses & Picassos, Impressionist works & a sculpture garden are some highlights

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Fort New Salem

Museums · Salem, West Virginia (WV)

Historical village featuring 16 19th-century log homes, plus crafts, blacksmithing and seasonal events

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Cherokee County Historical Society

Museums · Canton, Georgia (GA)

Local history museum with interactive elements, displays and informative videos

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Higgins Museum of National Bank Notes

Museums · Okoboji, Iowa (IA)

Museum with a large collection of national bank notes plus a vintage teller cage & printing press

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Early County Museum

Museums · Blakely, Georgia (GA)

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Delaware Art Museum

Museums · Wilmington, Delaware (DE)

Galleries featuring pre-Raphaelite art, Brandywine school illustrators & 9-acre sculpture garden

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James W. Marshall House

Museums · Shepherdstown, West Virginia (WV)

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Atlanta History Center

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse

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Fox River Trolley Museum

Museums · South Elgin, Illinois (IL)

Museum displaying railroad cars & trolleys dating from 1887 to 1959 & offering trolley rides

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Currahee Military Museum

Museums · Toccoa, Georgia (GA)

Museum of military and local history, featuring artifacts, uniforms and exhibits

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Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village

Museums · Tifton, Georgia (GA)

95-acre site featuring many 19th-century structures, costumed interpreters & an agriculture museum

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Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History

Museums · Middlebury, Vermont (VT)

1829 Federal-style house displaying furniture, paintings & objects from 19th & 20th century Vermont

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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Museums · US

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Fuller Craft Museum

Museums · Brockton, Massachusetts (MA)

Temporary exhibits & a permanent collection highlighting a great variety of crafts

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Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens

Museums · Harrison, New York (NY)

Manicured gardens featuring sculptures by 20th-century artists at a food & drink company HQ

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Hollywood Horror Museum

Museums · US

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Flint RiverQuarium

Museums · Albany, Georgia (GA)

Aquarium with birds & aquatic life native to the Flint River offers hands-on exhibits & programming

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Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science

Museums · Evansville, Indiana (IN)

Riverside general interest museum featuring exhibits on art, history & science, plus a planetarium

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Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum

Museums · Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY)

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Academy Art Museum

Museums · Easton, Maryland (MD)

Art museum in a circa-1820s building offering art exhibits as well as concerts, dance & lectures

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Candler County Historical Society Museum

Museums · Metter, Georgia (GA)

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Durango Discovery Museum

Museums · Durango, Colorado (CO)

Converted powerhouse, now a modern museum covering a practical aspects of science

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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

Museums · Birmingham, Alabama (AL)

Theater & museum celebrating Alabama's diverse jazz music talent in an art deco space

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Climate Museum

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Pop-up, interactive museum featuring art and exhibits about climate change

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Chicago History Museum

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture

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Coos History Museum

Museums · Coos Bay, Oregon (OR)

Exhibits exploring regional history & maritime heritage through artifacts & images

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Anderson Center for the Arts

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

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Chinese American Museum

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

Museum in the storied Garnier Building features historical & art exhibits, plus cultural events

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Elmhurst Art Museum

Museums · Elmhurst, Illinois (IL)

Park-based facility exhibiting modern visual arts including Mies Van der Rohe's McCormick House

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Boston Children's Museum

Museums · Boston, Massachusetts (MA)

Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers

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Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Museum

Museums · Hampton, Georgia (GA)

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Edmonds Historical Museum

Museums · Edmonds, Washington (WA)

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Cripple Creek District Museum

Museums · Cripple Creek, Colorado (CO)

Gold rush–era history & archives in 5 buildings, including a former rail depot & trading company

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Air Combat Museum

Museums · Springfield, Illinois (IL)

Restored aircraft museum, featuring WWII-era planes, free tours and a cockpit to sit in

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Cincinnati History Museum

Museums · Cincinnati, Ohio (OH)

Children explore arts, books, culture & science through interactive exhibits & educational programs

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ESSE Purse Museum

Museums · Little Rock, Arkansas (AR)

Handbag museum featuring a permanent exhibition of purses & their contents from 1900–1999

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International Museum of Surgical Science

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present

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Field Museum of Natural History

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Heckscher Museum of Art

Museums · Huntington, New York (NY)

Beaux arts building with 2,500-piece collection & exhibits focusing on landscape & modernist works

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Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum

Museums · Urbana, Ohio (OH)

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Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

Museums · San Antonio, Texas (TX)

Old West-themed gift store stocking cowboy hats, T-shirts, Bowie knives & other sundries

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Museums · Boulder, Colorado (CO)

Galleries hosting changing regional & international artists of all stripes plus performances & more

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Biblical History Center

Museums · LaGrange, Georgia (GA)

Cultural museum explaining the Bible & ancient world with artifacts, events & archeology

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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Museums · Saint Michaels, Maryland (MD)

18-acre waterfront venue focusing on the bay & its people, with exhibits, activities & boat rides

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Hollywood Museum

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building

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Edmond Historical Society

Museums · US

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American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

Historic structure showcasing paintings of the American West from the early 1800s to the present

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American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum

Museums · Fort Worth, Texas (TX)

Air-travel & American Airlines museum with interactive exhibits & a restored 1940 Douglas DC-3

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Historic Rossetter House Museum

Museums · Melbourne, Florida (FL)

Guided tours of the early-1900s private home & gardens of a prominent local resident

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Chicago Architecture Center

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Nonprofit promoting the city's built environment through tours, exhibitions & events

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Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

30-acre nature preserve with a trail, creek & wildflowers, plus environmental education for kids

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Hopewell Museum

Museums · Paris, Kentucky (KY)

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Durham Museum

Museums · Omaha, Nebraska (NE)

Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits

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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Museums · Sanibel, Florida (FL)

Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children

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Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

Museums · Mountain City, Georgia (GA)

Museum featuring a preserved settlement of log cabins and other buildings that are home to artifacts from the 1800s

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Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

Museums · Harrisonburg, Virginia (VA)

Informative historic site featuring Brethren and Mennonite heritage, plus tours

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Bootheel Youth Museum

Museums · Malden, Missouri (MO)

Fun museum offering hands-on exhibits, from a mini grocery store to a space station

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Cartoon Art Museum

Museums · San Francisco, California (CA)

Tiny museum endowed by Charles Schulz & featuring insightful curation of cartoon & comic-book art

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Blackhawk Museum

Museums · Danville, California (CA)

Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs

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Georgia Baptist Historical Archive and Museum

Museums · US

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Battle Creek Regional History Museum

Museums · Battle Creek, Michigan (MI)

Neighborhood museum displaying local artifacts, plus an exhibit on early pop-culture star Rin Tin Tin

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Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.

Museums · Arthurdale, West Virginia (WV)

Museum with free admission showcasing local history, plus a restroom and planned activities

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Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

Museums · Oak Ridge, Tennessee (TN)

Children's museum offers classes & hand-on exhibits, including a train garden & waterworks display

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1940 Air Terminal Museum

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

Spacious art deco museum featuring memorabilia, aircrafts & uniforms from aviation history

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Cascadia Art Museum

Museums · Edmonds, Washington (WA)

Art museum featuring pieces from the 1860-1970, along with modern works and a gift shop

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Frick Madison

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

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DuSable Museum of African American History

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art

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Children's Museum of Maine

Museums · Portland, Maine (ME)

Interactive kids' museum known for its camera obscura, also with science & job-related activities

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B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Museums · Indianola, Mississippi (MS)

Museum tracing the life of blues musician B.B. King & the Delta music culture, with guitars & more

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Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Museums · Bryan, Texas (TX)

Large educational natural history museum displaying fossils, wagons, murals and stone tools

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Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed

Museums · US

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Hall of History

Museums · US

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Forest Lawn Museum

Museums · Glendale, California (CA)

Small museum at a cemetery featuring changing exhibits focused on religious & historical art

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Black Hills Central Railroad

Museums · US

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Historical Society of Windham County

Museums · Newfane, Vermont (VT)

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Chinese American Historical Museum

Museums · San Jose, California (CA)

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Barnum Museum

Museums · Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT)

This museum dedicated to P.T. Barnum & Tom Thumb also features visiting circus-themed exhibitions

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Heard County Jail

Museums · Franklin, Georgia (GA)

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Jim-Ree African American Museum

Museums · Elberton, Georgia (GA)

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Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center

Museums · US

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Emmett Kelly Museum

Museums · Sedan, Kansas (KS)

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Birmingham Museum

Museums · Birmingham, Michigan (MI)

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Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum

Museums · Peachtree City, Georgia (GA)

Museum showcasing planes from World War II and other aviation memorabilia

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Abraham Hall

Museums · Beltsville, Maryland (MD)

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Chipley Historical Center of Pine Mountain

Museums · Pine Mountain, Georgia (GA)

Tourist attraction focused on history, with some reviews mentioning the atmosphere and jail

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Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

Museums · Arvada, Colorado (CO)

Performance space for everything from concerts to kids' plays, plus a history museum & art gallery

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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more

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Brunswick Railroad Museum

Museums · Brunswick, Maryland (MD)

Local history & education center with cultural exhibits & a 1,700-square-foot model railroad

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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Museums · Austin, Texas (TX)

Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas

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Creative Alliance

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

Community performance space showcasing theater, art & films in an informal setting with 2 bars

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Birmingham Black Radio Museum

Museums · US

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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Museums · Springfield, Massachusetts (MA)

Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex

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Fenner Nature Center

Museums · Lansing, Michigan (MI)

134-acre environmental education site with a visitor center, hands-on exhibits & self-guided trails

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Blue Star Contemporary Art Center

Museums · US

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Boone County Historical Society

Museums · Albion, Nebraska (NE)

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Bill Monroe Museum

Museums · Rosine, Kentucky (KY)

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American Bookbinders Museum

Museums · San Francisco, California (CA)

Museum devoted to bookbinding history with vintage equipment, changing exhibits & group tours

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Indian Creek Nature Center

Museums · Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA)

Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits

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Beaumont Children's Museum

Museums · Beaumont, Texas (TX)

Hands-on exhibits & activities for kids, including a miniature town, puppet theater & toddler area

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Museums · Nashville, Tennessee (TN)

Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits

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Hispanic Society of America

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Museum & library housing arts of Spain, Portugal & Latin America in a beaux arts building

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Hunterdon Art Museum

Museums · Clinton, New Jersey (NJ)

This 19th-century stone mill presents contemporary art & design exhibits, plus workshops & events

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Five Oaks Museum

Museums · Portland, Oregon (OR)

Modern artwork & historical exhibits showcasing the region's diverse cultures & land

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Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Museums · Oxnard, California (CA)

Maritime history, culture & art exhibits are the focus of this educational venue by the harbor

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Historic Train Depot

Museums · Newnan, Georgia (GA)

Charming historic building, formerly a railway depot, used to host small- and medium-sized events

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Museums · Mumford, New York (NY)

Real-life 19th century village with costumed workers, animals, a school, gallery & 175 rural acres

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Imagination Station Children's Museum of Augusta

Museums · Augusta, Georgia (GA)

Hands-on activities aimed at kids aged 0—6, including an art studio & sensorimotor area

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Historic Deerfield

Museums · Deerfield, Massachusetts (MA)

Cluster of preserved, early New England houses with textile exhibits, tours & craft demonstrations

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Green-Meldrim House

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

Gothic Revival house used as Sherman's headquarters during the Civil War, offering guided tours

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Francis Naumann Fine Art

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

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Children's Museum of Denver

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

An old fire truck, bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating

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Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Museum dedicated to the history, art & culture of Lithuanians at home, in the U.S.

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Chumash Indian Museum

Museums · Thousand Oaks, California (CA)

The story of the Chumash people is told through museum exhibits & guided hikes in a 432-acre park

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Dance Place

Museums · Washington, District of Columbia (DC)

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Jewish Museum of Maryland

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

Regional history museum with rotating gallery shows, talks & videos plus a synagogue exhibit

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Museums · Bainbridge Island, Washington (WA)

Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibits & a special focus on works by area artists

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Center for Puppetry Arts

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Long-standing puppetry museum with a variety of exhibits, performances, workshops & classes

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American Indian Genocide Museum

Museums · US

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Film Streams

Museums · Omaha, Nebraska (NE)

Nonprofit cinema hosting indie, foreign & classic titles, plus special events with filmmakers

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Museums · Oakland, California (CA)

Museum, library and cultural center focusing on the history of African Americans through exhibits, concerts and programs

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Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

Museums · Chatham, Massachusetts (MA)

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Edgar Allan Poe Museum

Museums · Richmond, Virginia (VA)

This stone house, the oldest in the city, displays photos & memorabilia of Edgar Allan Poe

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Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

The largest of 3 MOCA branches presents world-class contemporary art in a former police garage

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Battleship Memorial Park

Museums · Mobile, Alabama (AL)

WWII-era battleship docked at a memorial park, where visitors can board & take a self-guided tour

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Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library

Museums · Bedford, Virginia (VA)

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Buffalo Museum of Science

Museums · Buffalo, New York (NY)

Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits

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Independence Seaport Museum

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

Exhibits of artifacts & documents detailing the region's maritime history, plus tours of 2 vessels

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Fraunces Tavern Museum

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Quaint history museum featuring art, artifacts and documents pertaining to the Revolutionary War era

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Cloud County Historical Museum

Museums · Concordia, Kansas (KS)

Candy store, barn, and other exhibits highlight local history in this free kid-friendly museum

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Museums · Buffalo, New York (NY)

Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building

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Congregation Mickve Israel

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

This Jewish place of worship founded in 1733 has neo-Gothic architecture & offers docent-led tours

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Abita Mystery House

Museums · US

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African Textile Museum

Museums · Stonecrest, Georgia (GA)

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Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center

Museums · Hayden, Idaho (ID)

Kid-friendly museum featuring vintage aircraft and inventions, plus tours

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America's Black Holocaust Museum

Museums · Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)

Nonprofit museum exploring the history of slavery with a focus on racial reconciliation

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Above & Beyond Children's Museum

Museums · Sheboygan, Wisconsin (WI)

Exhibits & programs engage kids in interactive activities involving play, education & exploration

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Camp Gordon Johnston Museum

Museums · Carrabelle, Florida (FL)

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African American Museum of Dallas

Museums · Dallas, Texas (TX)

Museum exhibiting artwork, historic & cultural displays, & more by those of African descent

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Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

Museums · Skokie, Illinois (IL)

Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition

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Henry Art Gallery

Museums · Seattle, Washington (WA)

Modest-sized gallery at the University of Washington focusing on contemporary art exhibits

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Barnes Foundation

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more

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Dinosaur Discovery Museum

Museums · Kenosha, Wisconsin (WI)

This museum focusing on the link between dinosaurs & birds features many educational displays

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Harbor Springs History Museum

Museums · Harbor Springs, Michigan (MI)

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Children's Museum of Cleveland

Museums · Cleveland, Ohio (OH)

A family-oriented venue with interactive exhibits designed to foster playful learning

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Harriet Tubman Museum

Museums · Cape May, New Jersey (NJ)

Little, 3-room museum showcasing exhibits, video and artifacts about Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad and Cape May

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Lakewood Cultural Center

Museums · Lakewood, Colorado (CO)

Performance center with a 320-seat theater, plus gallery spaces for hosting art exhibits & classes

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Alaska Aviation Museum

Museums · Anchorage, Alaska (AK)

Historic aircraft (which guests may see being restored), plus exhibits, films & a flight simulator

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Belair Stable Museum

Museums · Bowie, Maryland (MD)

Free-admission museum dedicated to Belair stable's role in local horse-breeding & racing history

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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Museums · Little Rock, Arkansas (AR)

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Battleship Cove

Museums · Fall River, Massachusetts (MA)

World's largest collection of US naval ships includes a WWII battleship housing a maritime museum

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Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

Museums · Richmond County, New York (NY)

Museum built in the style of a hillside Tibetan monastery with 15th- to 20th-century Buddhist art

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Davenport House

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

Federal-style house preserved as 19th-century museum, filled with historically accurate furnishings

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Clay Center

Museums · Clay Center, Kansas (KS)

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Church-Waddel-Brumby House

Museums · Athens, Georgia (GA)

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Abbe Museum

Museums · Bar Harbor, Maine (ME)

Modern museum showcasing the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events

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Hawaiian Railway Society

Museums · Ewa Beach, Hawaii (HI)

90-minute tours on old train cars with a stop to view the ocean, plus a picnic area & gift shop

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Buttonwoods Museum

Museums · Haverhill, Massachusetts (MA)

Interactive museum featuring historic residences, workshops & Native American artifacts

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Dumbarton House

Museums · Washington, District of Columbia (DC)

Early 19th-century house featuring Federal-period architecture, decorative arts & furnishings

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Bartow History Museum

Museums · Cartersville, Georgia (GA)

Museum tracing the local area from Cherokee habitation 200 years ago up to the modern day

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Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan

Museums · Alpena, Michigan (MI)

Museum featuring art, history and science exhibits, plus a fossil park and planetarium

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Bolinas Museum

Museums · Bolinas, California (CA)

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Historic Banning Mills

Museums · Whitesburg, Georgia (GA)

Lodging known for its zip line, plus an outdoor pool, rock climbing, kayaking & a spa

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Elwood Haynes Museum

Museums · Kokomo, Indiana (IN)

Owned by inventor Elwood Haynes, this 1916 estate museum displays his inventions, photos & exhibits

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Andres Institute of Art

Museums · Brookline, New Hampshire (NH)

Park with a variety of sculptures from around the world set on wooded grounds

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Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Museums · Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)

Interactive educational museum featuring events & hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under

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Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum

Museums · Livingston Manor, New York (NY)

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Delta Music Museum

Museums · Ferriday, Louisiana (LA)

Museum featuring a collection of memorabilia and artifacts tied to blues, gospel, and rockabilly music

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Freedom Park Conservancy

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Green space on 200 acres boasting trails, sculptures & a butterfly garden, plus a farmer's market

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Holter Museum of Art

Museums · Helena, Montana (MT)

Specializing in contemporary art from the Northwest, this museum showcases local & national artists

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Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park

Museums · Sandy Springs, Georgia (GA)

Community museum showcasing Civil War & local heritage exhibits, historical artifacts & documents

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

Modern museum dedicated to the history of film in the United States & throughout the world

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Alaska Native Heritage Center

Museums · Anchorage, Alaska (AK)

Exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings

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Albrecht-Kemper Museum

Museums · Saint Joseph, Missouri (MO)

Elegant museum in a former mansion displaying American art from the 18th century to the present

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Hopewell Museum

Museums · Paris, Kentucky (KY)

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Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit

Museums · Elberton, Georgia (GA)

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Grady County History Museum

Museums · US

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American Civil War Museum

Museums · Richmond, Virginia (VA)

History museum exploring the Civil War from 3 perspectives: North, South & African-American

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Adler Planetarium

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus

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Aerospace Museum of California

Museums · McClellan Park, California (CA)

Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators

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Bailey Museum

Museums · South Haven, Michigan (MI)

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American Airpower Museum

Museums · Farmingdale, New York (NY)

Museum of WWII planes set on a historic airfield offering fly-alongs & a flight simulator

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Allentown Art Museum

Museums · Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Art gallery featuring permanent & traveling exhibitions on display along with a cafe & gift shop

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Hunter Museum of American Art

Museums · Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN)

U.S. art from the Colonial period to present in a modern gallery space with river & mountain views

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Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

Museums · Ashland, Kentucky (KY)

Heritage museum with historical exhibits as well as interactive, kid-friendly science activities

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Albany Center Gallery

Museums · Albany, New York (NY)

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American Treasure Tour

Museums · Oaks, Pennsylvania (PA)

Unique place displaying eclectic Americana, including antiques, kitsch & pop culture items

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Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Museums · Memphis, Tennessee (TN)

Botanical park & museum with permanent collections of Impressionist & post-Impressionist art

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Hiller Aviation Museum

Museums · San Carlos, California (CA)

Museum on the history & future of flight with various aircrafts on display, plus a flight simulator

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Adventure Science Center

Museums · Nashville, Tennessee (TN)

Multilevel museum teaching kids about tech, health & ecology with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium

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Blackstock Southern Heritage Agricultural Museum

Museums · US

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Beaver Island Marine Museum

Museums · Beaver Island, Michigan (MI)

Small museum featuring an exhibit on the history of Beaver Island’s shipping industry and fishing industry

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Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Recommended for kids age 2-8, this hands-on museum features an indoor playground, sand table & more

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Fire Museum of Maryland

Museums · Lutherville, Maryland (MD)

Museum featuring antique fire engines and equipment, plus interactive exhibits and a playroom, and the trucks Baltimore played in the Great Baltimore Fire

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Christian C. Sanderson Museum

Museums · Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania (PA)

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Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Museums · Ocala, Florida (FL)

Long-running museum housing an extensive collection of vintage hot rods & drag racing cars

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Hoboken Historical Museum

Museums · Hoboken, New Jersey (NJ)

Exhibits, tours & events focusing on the history & people of the "Mile Square City."

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Georgia Museum of Surveying and Mapping

Museums · US

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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center

Museums · Johns Creek, Georgia (GA)

Protected woodlands & historic buildings offering educational opportunities on nature & the past

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Jewish Children's Museum

Museums · Kings County, New York (NY)

Featuring interactive exhibits & mini-golf, this museum explores Jewish history & heritage

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American Writers Museum

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Modern literary center with immersive displays on famed writers like Emily Dickinson & Jack Kerouac

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Chippewa Valley Museum

Museums · Eau Claire, Wisconsin (WI)

Local museum showcasing the Chippewa Valley people & culture through time, with an ice-cream parlor

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Ace of Clubs House

Museums · Texarkana, Texas (TX)

Open for tours, this Italianate Victorian house built in 1885 is shaped like a playing-card club

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Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum

Museums · Coshocton, Ohio (OH)

Museum featuring exhibits, including artifacts and literature from multiple cultures

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Abington Art Center

Museums · Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Sculpture gardens and walking trails feature at this art center with events, classes, and a treehouse

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Elgin Public Museum

Museums · Elgin, Illinois (IL)

Small museum focusing on regional natural history and anthropology, with kids' activities

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ICR Discovery Center

Museums · Dallas, Texas (TX)

Dinosaurs, ice age and biblical creation are featured in this interactive science museum with a planetarium

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Allegany Museum

Museums · Cumberland, Maryland (MD)

Local history museum focusing on the crossroads of American history with interactive exhibits

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Grand Rapids Art Museum

Museums · Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI)

Modern space filled with U.S. & European art offering family-friendly activities & other events

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Dinosaur Ridge

Museums · Jefferson County, Colorado (CO)

Paved trail with dinosaur tracks & fossils, plus a visitors' center with exhibits & a gift shop

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Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

Museums · Mukilteo, Washington (WA)

Exhibits covering the history & future of aviation plus tours of the commercial jet assembly plant

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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Museums · Calera, Alabama (AL)

Visitors ride in historic trains at this railroad museum featuring antique cars & artifacts

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Carter County Museum

Museums · Ekalaka, Montana (MT)

Free-admission museum featuring dinosaur exhibits and other fossils, plus a gift shop

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International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum

Museums · St. Louis, Missouri (MO)

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Art Museum of Southeast Texas

Museums · Beaumont, Texas (TX)

Museum with permanent & temporary art exhibitions ranging from 19th-century to contemporary works

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Andy Warhol Museum

Museums · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

Museum where Warhol's art is the star & the inspiration for new works, performances & lectures

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Discovery Science Center

Museums · US

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John Brown House

Museums · Providence, Rhode Island (RI)

Museum features social & cultural history of early America told through guided & audio tours

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Anderson County Museum

Museums · Anderson, South Carolina (SC)

Modest museum showcasing Anderson County history with artifacts, tours & kids’ exhibits

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Augusta Jewish Museum

Museums · Augusta, Georgia (GA)

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Hammonds House Museum

Museums · Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Quaint, Victorian house showcasing diverse works by artists of African decent, plus lectures & more

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Fort Stanton Museum

Museums · US

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Bainbridge Dental Museum

Museums · Bainbridge, Ohio (OH)

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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

Museums · San Diego, California (CA)

Victorian-era edifice housing offices, a museum, garden & hosting ghost tours & other events

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Dunwoody Nature Center

Museums · Dunwoody, Georgia (GA)

Nature center with walking trails, picnic areas & a playground, plus children's programs & events

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Children's Museum of Houston

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot

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Carnegie Center

Museums · US

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Forney Transportation Museum

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

Vintage cars, locomotives, motorcycles & other exotic vehicles on display, with rotating exhibits

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George C. Page Museum

Museums · US

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

Museums · Williamsburg, Virginia (VA)

Museum showcasing rotating exhibitions of American folk art, such as paintings, sculptures & quilts

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Brooklyn Children's Museum

Museums · Kings County, New York (NY)

Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits

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Da Vinci Science Center

Museums · Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space

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Albertville Museum

Museums · Albertville, Alabama (AL)

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Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia

Museums · Staunton, Virginia (VA)

Self-guided tours of Colonial farms including a costumed staff, typical buildings, crops & animals

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Barack Obama Presidential Center

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

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Besharat Museum Gallery

Museums · US

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Hoard Historical Museum

Museums · Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin (WI)

Free museum covering the dairy industry and local history along with a display on Native American culture

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American Banjo Museum

Museums · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)

Exhibits on the history of the banjo with hundreds on display, plus memorabilia, recordings & more

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Albany Museum of Art

Museums · Albany, Georgia (GA)

The work of local, national & international artists is displayed at this restored museum venue

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Hastings Museum

Museums · Hastings, Nebraska (NE)

Displays illuminating Nebraska’s culture & natural history, plus a planetarium & theater

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Amesbury Carriage Museum

Museums · US

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Birmingham Museum of Art

Museums · Birmingham, Alabama (AL)

Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden

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Columbia Museum of Art

Museums · Columbia, South Carolina (SC)

Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building

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Bruce Museum of Arts and Science

Museums · Greenwich, Connecticut (CT)

Museum with permanent & rotating exhibits on art, science & natural history, plus special events

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1810 House

Museums · Portsmouth, Ohio (OH)

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American Police Hall of Fame & Museum

Museums · Titusville, Florida (FL)

A memorial to fallen officers, a gun range & exhibits about police history & techniques

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Iron Hill Museum

Museums · Newark, Delaware (DE)

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Fort Pitt Museum

Museums · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

Now a small museum, this squat building is all that remains of a large British fort built in 1764

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Collings Foundation

Museums · US

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Heritage Village Museum

Museums · Sharonville, Ohio (OH)

Living history museum featuring live reenactments of 19th-century daily life in a recreated village

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Museums · Murfreesboro, Tennessee (TN)

Interactive kids' museum with exhibits on science & culture plus live animals & outdoor programs

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Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Museums · Fort Worth, Texas (TX)

Western artworks including those by Remington & Russell, plus Hudson River School paintings & more

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Antique Fan Museum

Museums · Zionsville, Indiana (IN)

Museum featuring a large collection of fans dating back over a century and covering various styles over time

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Facets Multi-Media

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

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Harvey B. Gantt Center

Museums · Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade

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Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association

Museums · Miami, Florida (FL)

Annual outdoor event showcasing the works of hundreds of artists

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Alutiiq Museum

Museums · Kodiak, Alaska (AK)

Small historical museum chronicling the Alutiiq culture along with an on-site gift shop

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Burlesque Hall of Fame

Museums · Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

Small museum displaying burlesque costumes, photographs & famous dancers' personal effects

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Geronimo Springs Museum

Museums · Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (NM)

Cool venue with fossils, arrowheads & Apache artifacts, plus a windmill & old-time log cabin

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Crawford W. Long Museum

Museums · Jefferson, Georgia (GA)

Museum featuring exhibits on anesthesia and other medical topics

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Funk Heritage Center

Museums · Waleska, Georgia (GA)

Informative institution with a collection of antique tools, plus art, artifacts and a Native American village

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Colebrookdale Railroad

Museums · Boyertown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Themed trips on a Civil War-era railroad include history tours, fall foliage viewing & Santa trains

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Baltimore Museum of Industry

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

The city's Industrial Revolution animated via displays such as an interactive 1865 oyster cannery

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Elverhøj Museum of History and Art

Museums · Solvang, California (CA)

Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house

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Discovery Center of Idaho

Museums · Boise, Idaho (ID)

Kid-friendly science museum featuring interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas

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Chinese American Museum DC

Museums · Washington, District of Columbia (DC)

History-focused space boasting permanent and rotating exhibits, plus friendly staff

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James A. Michener Art Museum

Museums · Doylestown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Non-profit art museum dedicated to Bucks County art offers several galleries & a sculpture garden

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Hanford Mill

Museums · East Meredith, New York (NY)

Sawmill with waterwheels, woodworking equipment and a history museum offering guided tours

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Museums · Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)

Exhibits & tours on the grounds of the 23rd U.S. president's home, plus lectures, theater & more

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Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Museums · Cody, Wyoming (WY)

Interactive Western museum with exhibitions dedicated to Buffalo Bill, firearms & natural history

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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Museums · Amherst, Massachusetts (MA)

Vast picture book collection & visiting exhibits at museum founded by famed illustrator Eric Carle

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American Swedish Historical Museum

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

Modeled after a 17th-century manor house, this museum exhibits art & history of Swedes in America

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Billy The Kid Museum

Museums · Fort Sumner, New Mexico (NM)

Casual museum featuring artifacts and exhibits relating to Billy the Kid and his quarry

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Hibulb Cultural Center

Museums · Tulalip Bay, Washington (WA)

Relaxed cultural center offering information about the local native tribes, plus interactive exhibits

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Bakersfield Museum of Art

Museums · Bakersfield, California (CA)

Longtime art museum offering exhibits by Californian artists, education programs & kids' classes

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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

Museums · Irvine, California (CA)

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99s Museum of Women Pilots

Museums · US

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Indian Mill

Museums · US

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Blanton Museum of Art

Museums · Austin, Texas (TX)

Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures

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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

Restored childhood home of the acclaimed American author provides regular tours & community events

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Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

Museum featuring modern paintings, photos & installations, plus an interactive gallery for kids

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Boca Raton History Museum

Museums · Boca Raton, Florida (FL)

Historical society devoted to Boca Raton's past offering museum exhibits, lectures, tours & events

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Jesse Helms Center

Museums · Wingate, North Carolina (NC)

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Chabot Space and Science Center

Museums · Oakland, California (CA)

Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more

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Children's Museum of Memphis

Museums · Memphis, Tennessee (TN)

Interactive permanent displays & traveling exhibits create learning opportunities for kids

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Confederate Memorial Hall

Museums · New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)

Elaborate stone building housing the second-largest collection of Civil War artifacts in the world

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Appalachian Trail Museum

Museums · Gardners, Pennsylvania (PA)

Museum in the Old Mill (by the Appalachian Trail's midpoint) that traces the trail's 2000+ miles

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Aviation History & Technology Center

Museums · Marietta, Georgia (GA)

Seasonal, outdoor museum displaying historical military & civilian aircraft, with group tours

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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Museums · Dallas, Texas (TX)

Intimate museum dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust & memorializing its victims

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Bryan Museum

Museums · Galveston, Texas (TX)

The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects

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Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection

Museums · Chazy, New York (NY)

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Harwood Museum of Art

Museums · Taos, New Mexico (NM)

UNM-affiliated collection exhibiting & educating about art connected to Taos & northern New Mexico

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Albert Spencer Wilcox Building

Museums · US

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Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Museums · McKinney, Texas (TX)

Nature trails, gardens & exhibits such as animatronic dinosaurs & an 1880s prairie village

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Don Francisco Galindo House

Museums · US

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Benzie Area Historical Museum

Museums · Benzonia, Michigan (MI)

Community-run history museum with artifacts, displays and kind staffers

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Cliff Dwellers Club

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Private club for members engaged or supportive of the arts that has a patio overlooking Michigan Avenue

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9/11 Tribute Museum

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Oral history of 9/11 and walking tours of the site from survivors, rescue workers & family members

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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Museums · Bradenton, Florida (FL)

A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films

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Allens Lane Art Center

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

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Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

Museums · Richmond, Virginia (VA)

Snug museum with exhibits & artifacts devoted to African-American history plus a gift shop & more

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INFINITY Science Center

Museums · Pearlington, Mississippi (MS)

Educational attraction featuring interactive science, technology & engineering rides & exhibits

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American Classic Arcade Museum

Museums · Laconia, New Hampshire (NH)

Museum featuring hundreds of vintage arcade games, plus mini golf, bowling, and food

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Czech Center Museum Houston

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

Educational museum featuring artworks, artifacts and folk costumes, plus Czech, Slovakian and Texan history

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Indiana State Museum

Museums · Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)

Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater

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California Academy of Sciences

Museums · San Francisco, California (CA)

Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research

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Idaho Black History Museum

Museums · Boise, Idaho (ID)

Cultural exhibits, performances & educational programs showcase the history of African-Americans

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

Museums · Bakersfield, California (CA)

Hands-on exhibits & artifacts exploring earth sciences such as geology, archaeology & paleontology

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Columbia River Maritime Museum

Museums · Astoria, Oregon (OR)

30,000-object collection covering fishing, shipping & military history in a harborfront building

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Children’s Museum of Idaho

Museums · Meridian, Idaho (ID)

Interactive kids' museum focusing on local businesses and STEM projects, with themed play areas

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Holocaust Museum Houston

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film

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America's Packard Museum

Museums · Dayton, Ohio (OH)

Large collection of preserved cars, motorcycles & artifacts in an original Packard dealership

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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden

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Emily Dickinson Museum

Museums · Amherst, Massachusetts (MA)

Birthplace & home of the famous poet & recluse, now offering exhibits, guided tours & a bookshop

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Galleries Maurice Sternberg

Museums · Chicago, Illinois (IL)

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Behringer-Crawford Museum

Museums · Covington, Kentucky (KY)

Museum tracing regional history with eclectic artifacts, dioramas & a model train display

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Bronxville Historical Conservancy

Museums · US

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Baltimore Community Museum

Museums · Baltimore, Ohio (OH)

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Jamestown Museum

Museums · Jamestown, California (CA)

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Denver Firefighters Museum

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

A 1909 fire station houses galleries & exhibits on the history of the Denver fire department

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Ghost Town Museum

Museums · Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)

A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids

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Empire State Aerosciences Museum

Museums · Glenville, New York (NY)

Large museum of aviation history featuring hands-on exhibits & a collection of full-scale aircraft

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Hickory Hill

Museums · Hickory Hill, Missouri (MO)

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Candler Field Museum

Museums · Williamson, Georgia (GA)

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Hollyhock House

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens

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Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

Museums · St. John's University, Minnesota (MN)

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Academy Film Archive

Museums · US

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Discovery Place

Museums · Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater

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America On Wheels

Museums · Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA)

Museum dedicated to wheeled transportation, from automobiles to scooters plus a cafe & gift shop

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Blue Ridge Music Center

Museums · Galax, Virginia (VA)

Live folk & country music at an open-air theater in mountain foothills with nearby hiking trails

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Agricultural Museum

Museums · US

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Chrysler Museum of Art

Museums · Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

Esteemed museum with a broad collection of ancient to contemporary art, including glass & sculpture

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82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum

Museums · Fort Liberty, North Carolina (NC)

This military museum features exhibits on the 82nd Airborne Division & a park with aircraft

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Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center

Museums · Harkers Island, North Carolina (NC)

Museum exhibiting carved duck decoys, local history and the island's fishing, hunting and hurricane-prone past

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Delta Blues Museum

Museums · Clarksdale, Mississippi (MS)

Museum set in a landmarked train depot celebrates the blues with exhibits, programs & performances

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Boonton Historical Society and Museum

Museums · Boonton, New Jersey (NJ)

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Museums · Birmingham, Alabama (AL)

Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum

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Fire Museum of Memphis

Museums · Memphis, Tennessee (TN)

Historic firehouse with engines & other artifacts plus interactive safety programs aimed at kids

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Jackie Robinson Museum

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Museum for baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his civil-rights work

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Andrew Low House

Museums · Savannah, Georgia (GA)

Tours are available of the 19th-century home where Juliette Low (founder of the Girl Scouts) lived

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Fourth Ward School

Museums · Virginia City, Nevada (NV)

Original classroom & exhibits on local history & the Comstock Lode in a 19th-century schoolhouse

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Coca Cola Space Science Center

Museums · Columbus, Georgia (GA)

Space museum offering simulators, film screenings & observation events appropriate for all ages

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Frist Art Museum

Museums · Nashville, Tennessee (TN)

Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs

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Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial

Museums · Camden, New Jersey (NJ)

Visitors can tour the decommissioned battleship's 887-ft.-long deck & sailors’ living quarters

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Bowers Museum

Museums · Santa Ana, California (CA)

Mission Revival-style museum for global art (permanent & temporary), lectures & an eatery, Tangata

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Denver Art Museum

Museums · Denver, Colorado (CO)

2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art

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Ava Gardner Museum

Museums · Smithfield, North Carolina (NC)

Museum devoted to the legacy of Hollywood actress Ava Gardner, featuring costumes, photos & awards

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American Museum of Magic

Museums · Marshall, Michigan (MI)

Collection featuring memorabilia and artifacts from famous magicians

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Concord Museum

Museums · Concord, Massachusetts (MA)

Museum showcasing Concord's political & cultural history including pieces from the Thoreau family

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Booth Western Art Museum

Museums · Cartersville, Georgia (GA)

Large museum devoted to art of the American West & all things cowboy, stagecoach & butte related

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Anchorage Museum

Museums · Anchorage, Alaska (AK)

Alaskan artifacts & artworks, plus a kid-friendly, hands-on science center & planetarium

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Amerind Foundation

Museums · US

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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

Museums · The Dalles, Oregon (OR)

Museum for cultural education and geology, as well as historical exhibits and outdoor paths

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Fargo Air Museum

Museums · Fargo, North Dakota (ND)

Hangar-based collection of vintage & new aircraft (some still flying), engines & related exhibits

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Heard Museum

Museums · Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art

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Community Artists' Collective

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

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Erie Canal Museum

Museums · Syracuse, New York (NY)

Museum set in the only remaining weighlock building explores impact & history of the canal system

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Amelia Island Museum of History

Museums · Fernandina Beach, Florida (FL)

Museum in an old jail focusing on local history starting with the Timucuan Indian & offering tours

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International Printing Museum

Museums · Carson, California (CA)

Museum showcasing its collection of historic printing machinery through exhibits & demonstrations

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Canterbury Shaker Village

Museums · Canterbury, New Hampshire (NH)

19th-century Shaker community with period buildings, tours, demonstrations & a gift shop

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Gwinnett History Museum

Museums · Lawrenceville, Georgia (GA)

Compact museum featuring a display of artifacts & archives related to the region's history

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Calder Gardens

Museums · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

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Five wits

Museums · Syracuse, New York (NY)

Amusement center featuring interactive, hands-on adventures in a variety of themed rooms

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Cameron Art Museum

Museums · Wilmington, North Carolina (NC)

Art museum showcasing local & international artists plus a cafe & special events

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Castle Air Museum

Museums · City of Atwater, California (CA)

Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Museums · Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Exhibits explore African-American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Museums · Houston, Texas (TX)

Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks

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C.T. and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives

Museums · US

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Museums · Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light

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Florida Carriage Museum & Resort

Museums · US

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American Helicopter Museum

Museums · US

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Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia

Museums · Scandia, Minnesota (MN)

Free option for strolling the grounds of this open-air museum featuring historic Swedish dwellings

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Bronx Museum of the Arts

Museums · Bronx County, New York (NY)

Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent

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Imagine Museum

Museums · St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)

Contemporary gallery showcasing works by American emerging & established studio glass artists

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Historic Ships in Baltimore

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

Maritime museum with 1850s sloop-of-war & lighthouse, plus a submarine, Coast Guard cutter & more

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Alameda Museum

Museums · Alameda, California (CA)

Museum with a collection of city artifacts, vintage furnishings & photos, plus a lecture series

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CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center

Museums · Terre Haute, Indiana (IN)

Small museum on the Holocaust, founded by a survivor who gives presentations about her experience

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CAF Southern California Wing Museum

Museums · US

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Air Zoo

Museums · Portage, Michigan (MI)

State-of-the-art museum pairs rare aircraft with flight simulators & 4D theaters plus amusements

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Glencairn Museum

Museums · Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania (PA)

Museum of Eastern & Western religious history housed in a medieval-style castle, with daily tours

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Center for Wooden Boats

Museums · Seattle, Washington (WA)

Museum preserving & exhibiting historic wooden boats, which can be rented & taken out on Lake Union

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Florida Railroad Museum

Museums · Parrish, Florida (FL)

Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride, plus locomotive rentals

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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum

Museums · Houghton, Michigan (MI)

University museum featuring an extensive collection of exotic & local mineral specimens

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C. M. Russell Museum Complex

Museums · Great Falls, Montana (MT)

Showcase for a huge collection of works by the renowned Western artist, plus his home & log studio

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Frye Art Museum

Museums · Seattle, Washington (WA)

19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions

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Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Museums · Cold Spring Harbor, New York (NY)

Local-history facility with a fully equipped whaling boat, scrimshaw samples, artifacts & dioramas

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Andalusia

Museums · Andalusia, Alabama (AL)

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Bruentrup Heritage Farm

Museums · US

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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Museums · Leeds, Alabama (AL)

Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course

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Blue and Gray Museum

Museums · Fitzgerald, Georgia (GA)

Local history exhibits in an old train station, including Civil War artifacts, photos, and household items

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Dia Beacon

Museums · Beacon, New York (NY)

Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light

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DeKalb History Center

Museums · Decatur, Georgia (GA)

Local-history artifacts & unique exhibits inside a stately historic courthouse building

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Museums · San Jose, California (CA)

Museum highlighting Japanese art, history & culture with an emphasis on the Bay Area

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Greene County African American Museum

Museums · Greensboro, Georgia (GA)

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Bristol Historical Society Museum

Museums · Bristol, Connecticut (CT)

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Akron Art Museum

Museums · Akron, Ohio (OH)

Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition

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Erie Art Museum

Museums · Erie, Pennsylvania (PA)

Museum featuring a range of art exhibits, film screenings, a frame shop & regular classes

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Galveston Railroad Museum

Museums · Galveston, Texas (TX)

Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides

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Elachee Nature Science Center

Museums · Gainesville, Georgia (GA)

Environmental education center within a 1,440 acre nature preserve with animals & hiking trails

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Museums · Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI)

Sprawling botanical gardens with diverse sculptures hosting indoor art exhibits & summer concerts

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Heritage Square Museum

Museums · Los Angeles, California (CA)

With 8 Victorian-era buildings, this living history museum documents city life in late 19th century

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Frick Art & Historical Center

Museums · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

This estate showcasing life circa 1905 has a Car & Carriage Museum & elegant cafe with garden views

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Allen County Museum

Museums · Lima, Ohio (OH)

Established in 1908, this museum features history exhibits, a log house & a Victorian mansion

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GulfQuest Maritime Museum

Museums · US

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Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives

Museums · Athens, Alabama (AL)

Museum & archive devoted to US military history, with tours led by veterans & a gift shop

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Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Museums · Asheville, North Carolina (NC)

Campus arts hub showcasing multimedia works of college-affiliated artists, with rotating exhibits

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Brattleboro Museum and Art Center

Museums · Brattleboro, Vermont (VT)

Converted rail station with changing contemporary art shows, plus workshops & artist talks

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American Folk Art Museum

Museums · New York, New York (NY)

Museum showcasing traditional folk art plus works of contemporary self-taught artists

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Berkeley County Museum & Heritage Center

Museums · Moncks Corner, South Carolina (SC)

Museum with exhibits on local history, culture, and development in the Lowcountry

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Birds of Vermont Museum

Museums · Huntington, Vermont (VT)

Surrounded by a 100-acre sanctuary, this museum showcases over 500 carvings of local bird species

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Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Museums · Thomasville, Georgia (GA)

Artifacts & memorabilia outlining local & national African-American history & achievements

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American Visionary Art Museum

Museums · Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

Small museum with unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, plus sculptures & a garden

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Airborne & Special Operations Museum

Museums · Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC)

Vast museum on U.S. army, airborne & special ops with exhibits, a theater & a motion simulator

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Billings Farm Museum

Museums · Woodstock, Vermont (VT)

Working farm & museum dedicated to scientific-farming history, with interactive exhibits & demos

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Cultural Museum of African Art

Museums · Kings County, New York (NY)

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