Albany Institute of History & Art

Step inside a living piece of American history at this working aviation museum, where restored WWII-era warplanes—including the legendary Memphis Belle B-17—still take to the skies. Explore authentic 1940s hangars and vintage aircraft that tell the story of aviation's greatest generation.

Step into stories of resilience, culture, and identity at this Bowling Green museum dedicated to preserving Jewish heritage. Through personal narratives, photographs, and films, experience the human connections that define communities across generations.

Explore how money shaped America at this Wall Street museum, featuring exhibits on financial history, the stock market, and the economic forces that built the nation.

Explore masterworks from the 19th and early 20th centuries by celebrated European artists like Alma-Tadema and Leighton—a beautifully curated collection dedicated to this pivotal yet often overlooked period in art history.

Explore powerful photography exhibitions and immerse yourself in visual storytelling at this premier museum dedicated to the art of the photograph. With dynamic galleries, educational workshops, and a renowned photography library, it's a must-visit destination for both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Explore the rich heritage of Washington's Jewish community at this museum housed in an 1876 historic synagogue. Through engaging exhibits, archival collections, and educational programs, you'll uncover compelling stories that shaped the nation's capital.

The National Postal Museum, a Smithsonian Institution museum, is located in the old Post Office building next to Union Station in Washington, D.C. The Museum was created by an agreement between the Smithsonian Institution and the United States Postal Service in 1990 and opened to the public in 1993.

Step into a collector's dream at this elegant estate museum, home to the world's finest Russian imperial treasures, exquisite French decorative arts, and the famous Fabergé eggs. Stroll through twenty-five acres of stunning formal gardens nestled in serene woodlands.

Confront history through powerful exhibits, survivor stories, and artifacts that document the Holocaust and its lessons for today. This essential museum challenges visitors to understand persecution, recognize hatred's warning signs, and reflect on democracy's fragility.

Explore how news shapes history across seven floors of interactive galleries and theaters, where you'll uncover the stories behind the headlines that changed our world. This Shaw destination offers hands-on exhibits perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Coggeshall Farm Museum is a living history farm set on 48 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island. The museum depicts Bristol's agrarian life in the year 1799 through live interpretation, historic structures, and heirloom plants and animals.

Explore 84,000 treasures spanning ancient art to contemporary design at Rhode Island's premier fine and decorative art museum. World-class exhibitions, interactive workshops, and inspiring collections await visitors of all ages.

Located on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Slater Mill is a museum complex dedicated to bringing one of the most exciting and significant periods of American history to life. Visitors to the site experience a time when an America of small farmers and craftsmen were poised to turn the country into the industrial leader of the world.

This mansion was built in 1773 by James Mitchell Varnum, a lawyer who entered the Revolutionary War and served as one of General George Washington's Continental Army Brigadier Generals. Varnum was later Major General in command of the entire Rhode Island Militia. The museum is furnished with period furniture and features many historic artifacts.

Owned and operated by The Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society, 1668 Paine House is a Colonial home, inn & museum restored and furnished in the period-style.

Step back in time at this cherished local museum, where the beautifully preserved Hopper Goetschius House and engaging programs showcase Upper Saddle River's fascinating history and community heritage.

Stroll through 25 themed gardens filled with summer blooms, cool ponds, and shaded walkways—ideal for escaping the heat. Experience colonial Cape May firsthand through living history exhibits and demonstrations at this charming destination.

Explore the Jersey Shore's rich maritime heritage through interactive exhibits celebrating the baymen and craftspeople who shaped this coastal community. Walk the waterfront grounds and experience the authentic stories of generations who built their lives on these waters.

Northlandz is a 16 acre world class attraction developed by Bruce and his wife Jean. Included in this complex is a doll museum, La Peep Doll House, a 2,000 pipe theater pipe organ (which Bruce plays) and art galleries throughout. The building is reflective of the couples lifelong commitment to art, expression, and creativity.

Explore the rich history of scouting in New Jersey at this free, community-supported museum. Open to the public, it celebrates the traditions and achievements of local scouts through engaging exhibits and displays.

Explore three centuries of Jewish American life across our historic campus, featuring two beautifully preserved synagogues and dynamic galleries that bring compelling stories to life. Plan a visit for exhibitions, family programs, and behind-the-scenes experiences that celebrate the vitality of Jewish culture and heritage.

Step into a celebration of African American achievement through strikingly realistic wax figures of trailblazing historical and contemporary figures. This one-of-a-kind museum brings powerful stories and inspiring legacies to life in an immersive, engaging way.

The Baltimore Tattoo Museum hopes that what you see at the museum will inspire you to come check out the history of electric tattooing, and if you dare, get a tattoo yourself!

America's most important, historic and comprehensive collection lives to tell the story of railroading every day. Forty acres of heritage and a world class collection await your discovery!

Find your smile at the National Museum of Dentistry! Smile-inspiring exhibitions and innovative programs make a national impact to educate the public about the importance of good oral health to a healthy life.

Mission: To be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future.

The Mission, Purpose and Objectives of the Museum are: to focus on the heritage of Blacks from their origin in Africa through the Trans-Atlantic passage, participation with the Underground Railroad, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments across the African Diaspora.

Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is dedicated to presenting the story of popular culture since the nation’s earliest days in an entertaining and educational fashion so that our guests have the unique opportunity to walk through a timeline that parallels and is entwined with history as a whole.

The mission of the National Firearms Museum is to develop and manage educational programs that promote appreciation, understanding, and participation in gun collecting, and the preservation of the heritage of firearms through collection, conservation, exhibition and research as part of a nationally recognized museum in America.

Step into Virginia's natural history and uncover fossils, minerals, and wildlife that tell the story of our state and beyond. Hands-on exhibits and expert-led programs bring science to life for visitors of all ages.

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States through engaging and state-of-the-art exhibits, displays, interactive stations and educational outreach programs.

Step aboard and explore Norfolk & Western's most iconic locomotives, including the legendary Class A 1218 and Class J 611, alongside vintage automobiles, working rail equipment, and interactive exhibits that bring transportation history to life.

Step back into Delaware's farming past at this living museum, where you'll explore historic buildings, learn how crops were grown and harvested, and understand the agricultural roots that shaped the Delmarva Peninsula. Perfect for families curious about where food really comes from.

Explore Delaware's rich past at this vibrant downtown hub featuring interactive exhibits, historic buildings, and an extensive research library. Located in the heart of Wilmington near the riverfront and train station, it's the perfect stop for history lovers of all ages.

Imagine a museum dedicated to the region and nation's rich glass heritage. A place where examples of thousands of products can be viewed and compared and where the stories of people and processes come to life! The MAGWV provides this and much, much more.

Dive into America's military heritage through three galleries packed with restored vehicles, weapons, and home front artifacts that tell the stories of every armed service. The crown jewel is a 42-ton Pershing tank that saw action crossing the Rhine in 1945.

Explore thousands of artifacts spanning human civilization across continents and millennia. Engage with authentic cultural treasures through immersive exhibits and programs that illuminate what connects us as a global community.

Independence Seaport Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.<br> Independence Seaport Museum Tickets include admission to Independence Seaport Museum's Galleries, Cruiser Olympia and WWII Submarine Becuna.

The Andy Warhol Museum is a vital forum in which diverse audiences of artists, scholars and the general public are galvanized through creative interaction with the art and life of Andy Warhol. The Warhol is ever-changing and constantly re-defining itself in relation to contemporary life, using its unique collections and dynamic, interactive programming as tools

Celebrate Philadelphia's Artistic legacy. The legacy of Philadelphia's art can be seen through Woodmere's Permanent Art Collection, our Art Classes, the Edward M. David Art Research Library, and Woodmere's Art Tours & Excursions. Enjoy Philadelphia, its art, and its artists through Woodmere Art Museum.

The mission of the ToonSeum is to celebrate the art of cartooning. Our goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented educational programming, and exhibitions of original cartoon art.

Dive into the history of America's "Silent Service" at this one-of-a-kind Navy museum on the Thames River. Explore thousands of submarine artifacts, documents, and photos spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern times.

Explore millions of specimens spanning dinosaurs, ancient cultures, and the natural world at Yale's renowned museum. Interactive exhibits and stunning displays make it perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Step aboard America's oldest commissioned warship and explore the fascinating history of USS Constitution through engaging exhibits and stories. Learn how this iconic vessel earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" and shaped our nation's maritime heritage.

Step into the storied past of the Kennebunks at this charming museum, where carefully preserved artifacts and exhibits bring to life the maritime heritage and community history of this beloved coastal town. Explore the legacy of local merchants, shipbuilders, and families who shaped the region into the vibrant destination it is today.