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Explore nearly three decades of maritime history across ten buildings housing one of the nation's premier collections of antique boats. This waterfront museum celebrates North America's boating heritage through engaging exhibits, historic vessels, and immersive programs.

Explore Queens' rich past through curated exhibits, engaging lectures, and guided walking tours that bring local history to life. This beloved institution preserves the stories that shaped New York City and the broader region.

Experience hands-on fire safety at this interactive learning center in Midtown. Climb aboard a real fire truck, suit up in firefighter gear, and learn crucial emergency skills through immersive activities designed for all ages.

Explore the ships, stories, and seafaring heritage that built America's maritime legacy. This museum celebrates the vessels and sailors who keep our nation connected to the world's oceans and waterways.

Explore the rich history of New York's Finest through compelling exhibits showcasing NYPD traditions, heroic service, and the department's evolution alongside the city itself. Located in the historic First Precinct building, this museum honors the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping New York safe.

Campbell-Christie House is a sandstone center-hall 4 room house with a full cellar and full garret/attic capped with a gambrel roof. The house was moved from New Milford to River Edge in 1977 onto Bergen County HIstorical Society land. The house is opened for special events by the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS).

Explore fascinating art collections, scientific treasures including an impressive mastodon display, and engaging summer camps for kids. This vibrant cultural hub in downtown Hackensack offers exhibitions, classes, and creative experiences for the whole family.

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.

Step back into the 1750s at this historic homestead where Samuel Fleming's frontier legacy comes alive. Explore authentic exhibits and engaging programs that reveal what daily life was really like on the raw edge of colonial settlement.

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.

Welcome to the National Museum of American Illustration, where artworks from the ‘Golden Age of American Illustration’ and from other eras are presented in the ‘Gilded Age’ architectural frame of Vernon Court (1898). Visitors can appreciate the American Imagist Collection as a medley of beautiful pictures, but also as a historical overview of a unique culture.

Take a step back in time. Visit the authentically restored and furnished 1750 home of the Stuart family and learn about the life of one of America's best-known portraitists, Gilbert Stuart. The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum is situated on 23 acres in the woods of Saunderstown, Rhode Island on a beautiful millpond and stream.

Explore one of America's oldest lighthouses perched on Jamestown's scenic southern tip, where panoramic bay views meet fascinating maritime history and artifacts spanning centuries of New England coastal heritage.

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.

The mission of The Whitehall Committee of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is to preserve, protect, interpret and keep as a perpetual memorial, Whitehall, the home of Bishop George Berkeley from 1729-1731.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Discover thoughtfully curated exhibitions that celebrate visual creativity across cultures and centuries at this welcoming campus museum. With collections spanning traditional and contemporary works, the gallery enriches both academic study and community engagement through immersive displays and cultural programming designed for curious minds of all backgrounds.

See design in action across architecture, fashion, and product innovation at this gallery dedicated to the creative disciplines. Explore curated exhibitions, attend talks, and browse the research library to understand the ideas shaping everyday life.

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.

"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.

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.

Learn about the authentic tradecraft that has been used throughout time and around the world. Hear spies, in their own words, describe the challenges and the "game" of spying.

The National Museum of Crime & Punishment features over 100 interactive exhibits, spread over 3 floors, for a total of 25,000 square feet.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Climb aboard beautifully restored vintage trolleys and take a scenic journey through transportation history at this working museum. With hundreds of authentic streetcars and interurbans to explore, you'll experience what made electric railways the heartbeat of American communities.

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.

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.

Explore interactive exhibits blending art, science, and culture at New Hampshire's premier destination for curious young minds. This Dover-based museum welcomes families from across the region and beyond, offering hands-on learning experiences designed to spark imagination and creativity in children of all backgrounds.