Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

Foolish mortals beware! We love to put a little fright in your day. See if you survive the Black Hole. If so, you have made it through a journey of terror in the House of Frankenstein.

Step aboard a legendary aircraft carrier to explore decades of aviation, naval, and space history through interactive exhibits, vintage aircraft, and a real submarine. This Manhattan waterfront museum brings military heritage to life for curious minds of all ages.

Experience cutting-edge contemporary art at this pioneering Queens institution, where artists shape exhibitions and ideas flourish. A vibrant hub for creative discourse and emerging trends that challenges how we see art today.

Step back in time at this charming open-air museum showcasing early American crafts, tools, and period buildings. Explore historic homes and workshops filled with fascinating artifacts that celebrate the ingenuity and artistry of generations past.

Explore how design shapes everyday life in this Smithsonian gem housed in a stunning Carnegie Mansion. Summer brings live demonstrations, rotating exhibitions, and galleries packed with innovations that reveal the stories behind the objects and spaces around you.

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.

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 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.

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

The evening of April 14, 1865, has forever been marked with tragedy. On that night, our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated in Ford’s Theatre by actor John Wilkes Booth. Just days after General Lee’s Confederate troops surrendered at Appomattox, VA, a time of hope and peace in Washington and around the country turned to a period of mourning that America had never seen before.

Discover an exceptional collection of American and Native American art that spans centuries of creativity and cultural expression. From striking sculptures and works on paper to rare costumes, this respected museum offers intimate encounters with masterpieces that will inspire and captivate you during the quieter winter months.

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.

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.

The main goals Montclair Historical Society strives to achieve are preservation and education. The institution is dedicated preserving its four historic buildings, grounds and collections. By preserving these historical assets, visitors are afforded the opportunity to interpret the Montclair area history, utilizing the four houses, that span three centuries in age, as tangible examples.

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation is looking for all Vietnam Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans in New Jersey for its Veterans Recognition Project. The Foundation has created an honor role of all those who served, and we want you to be a part of this project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.