Tag: museums
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Crazy Horse Memorial & Indian Museum of North America {South Dakota}
In the black hills of South Dakota, nearby Mount Rushmore, is the Crazy Horse Memorial. This impressive memorial is a depiction of an Oglala Lakota war leader, Crazy Horse, who stood against the federal government and their encroachments on Native American territories. He is considered one of the most notable Native Americans in history. This…
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Ulster American Folk Park {Northern Ireland}
One of the most thought provoking museums that I have had the opportunity to visit was the Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland. This park is an open air museum that follows different generations through the years giving visitors a very personal view of the people. With original buildings and recreated scenes, actors dressed…
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Historical Printing Museum {Utah}
One of my favorite little known museums is the Historical Printing Museum in Provo Utah. I stumbled across the museum one day and was amazed at this small but wonderful assortment of interesting things. They have a real Guttenberg Printing press and give demonstrations on how it was used to bring prints to the masses.…
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic {Nova Scotia}
When in Halifax, Nova Scotia an absolute must for any visit is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This museum is large and full of of different aspects of Nova’s Scotia maritime history. From ship building, to pirates, to lighthouses, to military ships, to remnants of the Titanic, and so much more. This museum is…
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UFO Museum {New Mexico}
No matter your feelings about extraterrestrials and their existence, you can not go through Roswell without giving in to some degree to the alien encounter culture. It was here in Roswell in 1947 when something happened just outside of the city limits making everyone start to believe in the possibility of UFOs. The museum has…
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Anchorage Museum {Alaska}
I love museums! I always feel like they are a key part of going somewhere because it gives you the opportunity to see into the history and culture of the area you are in. And the history of Alaska is incredible. The museum takes you through the history of the native groups of people of…
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Kennedy Space Center {Florida}
A day at Kennedy Space Center is a must if traveling to Florida. What an incredible testament to human tenacity, dedication, and courage. From the Rocket Garden, to the tribute to legends and hereos of the space age, and the Mars Rover- everywhere you look is inspiring at what people have done. The crowning piece…
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Green Gables & The Anne of Green Gables Museum {Prince Edward Island}
A couple of years ago I had a life long dream fulfilled and I went to Prince Edward Island, Canada to see Green Gables. I had read the Anne of Green Gables books, I had seen the movies, and I had dreamed of being here one day seeing the places that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery…
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum {South Dakota}
Now I’m not much for motorcycles…but the Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis is pretty cool. It goes through the history of motorcycles and the changes that they have had through the years. Even for those who do not ride, the museum offers an interesting visit and shows an iconic part of the area. After all, when…
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Edinburgh {Scotland}
Edinburgh is one of those cities that is made to explore. I could easily spend weeks just wandering through the streets of this beautiful city. I love the buildings, especially in Old Town, and I love the little walkways between the buildings. And there is no shortage of things to do there. The Royal Mile…