International Puppetry Museum

Explore the deep history of the region through carefully preserved archaeological artifacts and fossils that reveal how ancient cultures and environments shaped this landscape. This museum connects visitors with hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities that illuminate the crucial relationship between water, life, and human settlement in the American West.

Step into music history on the third floor and see Michael Jackson's most iconic stage costumes, including the legendary Thriller suit, displayed alongside clips of his greatest GRAMMY performances. Experience how fashion became an unforgettable part of one of music's most revolutionary careers.

A small, community-run museum located on the beautiful Hamakua Heritage Coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i. Honoring the colorful history of the Hilo Railroad, which began in 1899 and lasted to 1946, when railroad tracks and facilities were irreparably damaged by a devastating tidal wave. The museum is located in an old railway company home, which is furnished as it would have been in the 1930s.

Step inside a historic aircraft hangar to explore vintage cockpits, real spacecraft, and interactive exhibits that celebrate aviation history and human achievement. Perfect for families seeking hands-on fun and inspiration from the engineering marvels that shaped flight.

Explore Chinese culture through art, lectures, films, and workshops at this Manhattan education hub. Gain deeper insight into China's influence on global society and expand your understanding of the East.

The Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University is the premier museum devoted to the preservation of the history of the culinary and hospitality industries.

Dedicated to celebrating, preserving, exploring, and illustrating the rich and unique history of the Jewish residents of Monmouth County. <br> Located in the early 19th century Levi Solomon Barn.

Dive into the vibrant world of comics, cartoons, and animation at this Manhattan gem celebrating the artistic brilliance behind your favorite characters and stories. Perfect for art lovers and pop culture enthusiasts alike.

Dive into Rowan County's compelling past through carefully curated artifacts and thoughtful exhibits that illuminate the Piedmont's unique story. Spend your summer days exploring how this community was shaped and what continues to define it today.

Experience the allure of Hollywood's Golden Age through Ava Gardner's remarkable life—from her North Carolina roots to silver screen stardom. Browse authentic costumes, photographs, and personal treasures that reveal the woman behind cinema's most captivating icon.

The Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a regional museum promoting the visual arts by: supporting educational programming, sponsoring diverse exhibitions,acquiring, displaying and conserving a permanent collection, providing appropriate places for achieving its mission.

Step into a castle-shaped wonderland where kids explore through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning adventures. Perfect for curious minds of all ages seeking summer fun in Jacksonville!

Dive into a century of automotive passion with beautifully restored classic cars that showcase American engineering excellence. Every gleaming vehicle here tells a fascinating story of innovation and the cultural moments that shaped how we drive.

Explore Texas through immersive exhibits, an IMAX theater, and interactive installations across three vibrant floors in downtown Austin. Relax at the café and browse unique souvenirs between discovering the state's most compelling stories.

Texas Memorial Museum is the exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center. It is located at 2400 Trinity Street, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, in Austin, Texas.

The Missouri Historical Society seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems.

Planetarium audiences can now experience immersive high-tech adventures in a true 360 degree theater.

Explore millions of years of natural history and world cultures through captivating exhibits and hands-on experiences. Uncover the stories behind fascinating specimens and artifacts while connecting with active research from the University of Iowa.

Step into a vibrant showcase of American artistic expression, where classic paintings and contemporary works inspire wonder across generations. This Minnesota institution brings art to life through interactive exhibits and creative programs perfect for a summer visit, inviting you to explore everything from traditional sculptures to innovative studio crafts in a welcoming, dynamic space.

Discover hands-on science adventures along the frozen Mississippi in downtown St. Paul, where curious minds of all ages can explore everything from dinosaurs to space exploration. Catch an immersive film in the iconic Omnitheater dome, then dive into interactive exhibits that spark wonder and ignite your passion for discovery—all while warming up from the Minnesota winter.

Discover the fascinating history of Alaska State Troopers at this downtown Anchorage museum, tucked beneath the 5th Avenue Parking Garage. Through exhibits and artifacts, explore the remarkable stories of dedicated officers who've maintained law and order across one of America's most challenging and remote landscapes. It's a compelling glimpse into the unique demands of policing the Last Frontier.

Dive into Alaska's seafaring soul through expertly curated exhibits showcasing Native boat-building, historic shipwrecks, and working fishing traditions. This maritime museum captures the vessels and stories that have shaped life on Alaska's waters for generations.

The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI) started in 1967 as the Air Progress Museum. It was a small collection of Alaskan transportation artifacts gathered for the centennial celebration of the United States purchasing Alaska from Russia in 1867. The exhibit was on International Airport Road in Anchorage.

Learn about Cordova's colorful and fascinating history at The Cordova Historical Museum.

At the gates of Churchill Downs, explore the thrilling history of the world's most famous horse race through legendary thoroughbreds, iconic moments, and Derby traditions that shaped Louisville's most celebrated event.

Explore four floors of rotating galleries spanning centuries of art—from ancient works to contemporary pieces—including exceptional collections of American decorative arts, German Expressionism, and one of the nation's largest holdings of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings.

Explore Ohio's rich transit history through vintage buses, photographs, schedules, and memorabilia that tell the story of public transportation and the manufacturers who shaped it. This unique collection preserves decades of regional mobility and engineering innovation.

Explore the University of Michigan's incredible collection of animals from around the globe and uncover the evolutionary stories that connect all living things. Get face-to-face with specimens that reveal how wildlife adapts and thrives across Earth's diverse habitats.