Cherry Valley Museum

Museum Director: Herb Petersen. Supervisor of Museum Apparatus: Edward Masiello Sr. Archives: Susan Savochka. Historians: Herb & Marie Petersen

Step back in time through vintage subway cars, historic artifacts, and interactive exhibits that bring New York's legendary transit system to life. Perfect for transit enthusiasts and curious explorers alike.

Step back into colonial Brooklyn at this National Historic Landmark, where guided tours reveal the stories of the city's oldest standing building—from its Dutch farming roots to its significance in African-American history. Get your hands dirty with period activities like butter churning and herb crafting in the beautiful on-site garden.

Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts landmark, this world-class museum showcases masterworks from Warhol to contemporary innovators alongside rotating exhibitions and intimate artist demonstrations. Explore diverse collections spanning ancient treasures to cutting-edge installations in one of America's most vital cultural destinations.

Discover a magical place where curiosity comes alive and imaginations run wild. The Children's Museum of the East End invites families to slow down together, explore hands-on exhibits, and spark a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. It's the perfect escape from screens and the perfect setting for young minds to play, wonder, and grow.

Step back to 1790s South Jersey at this immersive 22-acre village where costumed interpreters bring history to life across 26 restored buildings. Try your hand at period crafts, don costumes, and explore heritage gardens while discovering how families actually lived during America's early years.

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.

Step aboard America's most decorated battleship and experience naval history firsthand. Sit where Admiral Halsey commanded, bunk where sailors slept, and crawl into the massive 16-inch gun turrets to discover what life was really like on the high seas.

Shippen Manor Museum and it programs are sponsored by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, The Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission, The New Jersey Historical Commission and The New Jersey Historic Trust. There is no admission fee.

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.

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.

Honor the legacy of the Navy's legendary builders at this memorial park dedicated to the Seabees' remarkable history and contributions. Explore exhibits and tributes celebrating the "Original Home of the Seabees" right here in Rhode Island.

Step back in time at this volunteer-run museum celebrating wireless communication and steam technology. Group visits and private tours are available by appointment—call (401) 885-0545 or email [email protected] to arrange your visit.

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.

Step into a world of vibrant African art and culture at this Columbia museum, where stunning masks, textiles, jewelry, and instruments tell stories across centuries and continents. Enjoy hands-on workshops, engaging exhibits, and the peaceful charm of a historic nineteenth-century estate.

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!

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.

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 International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage in an engaging manner and to provide a dynamic context that fosters understanding of its important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history.

Home to masterworks spanning centuries of American creativity, this iconic museum celebrates bold artistic vision from the nation's founding era to today. Dive into galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, and contemporary work that capture the evolving spirit of American art.

Step into this beautifully preserved Federal townhouse where Commodore Stephen Decatur and other influential figures shaped early American history. Designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1818, the home offers an intimate glimpse into the lives and decisions of Washington's most powerful leaders.

Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning.

Explore one of Washington's most overlooked treasures: an exceptional collection of pre-Industrial American artifacts, textiles, and decorative arts, many with fascinating family histories and connections to women's contributions throughout early American life.

Explore over 22,000 artworks spanning cultures worldwide, from exquisite Fabergé jewels and French Impressionist masterpieces to stunning African and Asian sculptures. World-class collections of Art Deco, Modern American art, and English silver await your discovery.

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.

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.

Explore over 12,000 artworks spanning American masters, Pre-Raphaelite treasures, and celebrated illustrators across 80,000 square feet of galleries. Wander the region's first sculpture park and experience 110+ years of Delaware's cultural evolution.

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.

Step into one of America's most pivotal moments at this museum dedicated to John Brown's legendary 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry. Through powerful artifacts and exhibits, explore how one night of bold action ignited a nation and accelerated the path to the Civil War.

Explore thousands of years of Delaware Indian history through authentic artifacts, tools, and weapons that tell the story of Northeastern Pennsylvania's first peoples, from their earliest settlements to European contact.

"Resources for Science Learning" are activities and ideas for inspiring scientific curiosity at home, in school, or wherever you are. Find out about the Center for Innovation in Science Learning and its program offerings for learners and for educators.

Explore the fascinating world of rotary-wing aviation at this unique museum dedicated entirely to helicopters. See restored historic aircraft, learn about helicopter innovation, and experience the thrilling history that shaped vertical flight.

Explore the fascinating story of Lake Erie's naval heritage aboard the reconstructed U.S. Brig Niagara, a pivotal warship from the War of 1812 now permanently docked at this engaging museum. Interactive exhibits and hands-on displays bring Pennsylvania's maritime past to life.

Philadelphia's premier destination for young learners, this interactive museum transforms play into discovery with hands-on exhibits and live performances designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Let your child take the lead as they explore, create, and perform across engaging installations that make learning feel like pure fun.

Explore two of maritime history's most fascinating disasters through rare artifacts, detailed models, and survivor accounts. From the iconic Titanic to the Italian liner Andrea Doria, this museum brings these tragic voyages vividly to life.

Home to one of America's most important art collections, this pioneering museum offers world-class works spanning from the Hudson River School to contemporary art, plus occasional theatrical performances that bring creativity to life.

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.

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.

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.