The Museum of Photographic Arts

Step into the magic of cinema at this iconic destination featuring the world's most legendary Hollywood memorabilia—from Marilyn Monroe's glamorous gowns and Rocky's boxing gloves to props and costumes from blockbuster films and classic TV shows that shaped entertainment history.

In October of 1999, a group of puppeteers, producers, business professionals and lovers of puppetry came together to form a steering committee. The goal was to create a non-profit center in Southern California that promotes and preserves puppetry arts. While there are other such centers in in America's heartland of entertainment, there is no place dedicated to honor and celebrate this magical art.

Step inside this beautifully restored Victorian mansion and experience the extraordinary life of Margaret Tobin Brown, the Titanic survivor who became a legendary Denver philanthropist. Tour period rooms, artifacts, and exhibits that bring early 1900s high society to life.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India.

Explore this stunning 1680s stone mansion where Revolutionary War peace talks unfolded in 1776. Tour period rooms, stroll manicured gardens with thirteen commemorative trees, and catch golden sunsets over the water.

Explore the rich spiritual heritage of Germantown's Mennonite community, whose ancestors fled European persecution to build lives rooted in peace, conscience, and faith. Step into their compelling history of resilience, religious freedom, and contributions to colonial Pennsylvania.

Explore centuries of Broome County's compelling story through carefully preserved artifacts, from Revolutionary War relics and the 1778 Cherry Valley Massacre to Victorian furnishings, period clothing, and vintage fire equipment. This charming village museum brings the region's rich heritage vividly to life.

The Museum complex, the largest in New Jersey, weaves together 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, gift shops, cafe, auditorium, sculpture garden, schoolhouse and the Ballantine House, the restored 1885 mansion that is a National Historic Landmark.

The Chapel Hill Museum was founded to exhibit the Character and Characters of Chapel Hill. <br> The building in which the museum is housed was built and dedicated in 1968 as the Chapel Hill Public Library. Though contemporary in design, the structure incorporated familiar elements of Chapel Hill construction, such as the stone walls.

Experience 70 acres of interactive science adventures, from piloting radio-controlled boats and exploring one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories to spotting bears and wolves on a scenic railroad ride through the nature park.

Experience the magic of Hollywood's most iconic film in downtown Marietta's historic Old Thomas Warehouse Building, where an impressive collection of Gone with the Wind artifacts and memorabilia transports you straight into Scarlett O'Hara's unforgettable world.

The Museum is located on Bicentennial Plaza in downtown Raleigh between the Capitol and the Legislature Building, at the corner of Jones and Salisbury streets.

Presenting a collection of modern and contemporary sculpture. It is located on a 2.4-acre site adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The mission of the Nasher is be an international focal point and catalyst for the study, installation, conservation, and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture.

Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning.

A premier research institution housing extensive collections of Louisiana's wildlife—from freshwater mollusks and fish to birds and mammals. Educational tours for school groups showcase the natural diversity of the region and support scientific study.

Housed in an exquisitely restored 1898 Rapides Bank Building, this elegant museum invites you to experience Southern art and regional talent in a stunning architectural setting. The graceful grand foyer and thoughtfully curated galleries make it an ideal escape from the summer heat while exploring Alexandria's vibrant creative heritage.

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.

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.

Preserving, displaying, and honoring Alaska's aviation heritage.

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.

Explore contemporary and Native American art spanning decades of creative vision, plus rotating collections that celebrate regional visual culture and global artistic movements.

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