Museums

Step Inside Arkansas’ Ozark Ball Museum, a Wonderfully Weird Collection Hidden Inside a Home

Part ball collection, part folk music experience, this by-appointment museum invites visitors into a Fayetteville home filled with stories, songs, and surprises.

The One Thing To Do in Missouri Before the End of the Year

In quiet Carthage, Missouri, there’s a place that feels like stepping into a storybook. What’s inside might just become your new favorite moment.

This Hidden Outdoor Art Project in Michigan Is a True Local Secret

Some see junk. Others see genius in this Michigan art project. Explore the Detroit street where art refuses to stay inside gallery walls.

This Quirky New Kansas City Museum is the World’s First Dedicated Entirely to Barbecue

From smoky legends to saucy lore, Kansas City’s Museum of BBQ dishes up barbecue history with plenty of flavor.

You’ll Never Believe What’s Hiding in This Arkansas Hotel

It's not just any ordinary hotel--it's an entire art museum just waiting to be explored.

This Interactive Art and Science Center in South Dakota Is the Perfect Destination to Beat the Summer Heat

Step inside this historic high school-turned-cultural hub and discover the perfect indoor escape. From rocket launches and dinosaur domes to Indigenous beadwork and world-renowned photography, the Washington Pavilion blends science, art, and imagination in a way that captivates both kids and adults.

The Free Portland Museum That Turns a Rainy Day Into an Adventure

Nature lovers will find plenty to fall for at this one-of-a-kind museum in Washington Park, which offers everything from an immersive theater to virtual rainforest safaris and so much more.

Beat the Summer Heat With Vintage Carousel Rides at This Connecticut Museum

Looking for a summer indoor outing that the whole family will enjoy? Take a nostalgic visit to The Carousel Museum in Bristol, Connecticut.

The Maryland Science Center Is the Best Reason to Bring Kids to Baltimore This Summer

Summer heat getting to the family? It's the perfect time for a visit to the Maryland Science Center—because this interactive museum in Baltimore is teeming with fun.

Pennsylvania’s Most Visited Science Museum Has Been Around Since 1824 and It’s Still Worth the Trip

The Franklin Institute has been a childhood staple among Pennsylvania residents for decades. Today, the interactive Philadelphia museum continues to draw visitors with ever-engaging programming and fresh exhibits.

This Grand Rapids Museum Has a Live Beehive Behind Glass and a Treehouse You Can Roll Into

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is a haven for interactive, hands-on play.

This Hidden New Hampshire Museum Has Live Sea Creatures and a Humpback Whale Skeleton

It's a great place to bring kids any time of year.

The Miniature Attraction in Indiana That’s Worth Pulling Over For

Discover tiny worlds filled with incredible detail right in Carmel, Indiana. This miniature marvel will have you amazed at every turn.

Hawaii’s Largest Museum Has Been Protecting Royal Heirlooms Since 1889

Plus, it has a stellar planetarium.

Alaska Has an Ice Museum Built From 1,000 Tons of Ice That Stays at 25 Degrees Year-Round

This is the perfect place to spend a "chill" day near Fairbanks, Alaska.

San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Is Now a 75,000-Square-Foot Maze of Inflatables and Art

Spend a few hours bouncing, diving, pondering, and selfie-ing at this larger-than-life traveling art museum.

The Seattle Museum Where You Can Land a 737 and Tour a Lunar Module Before Lunch

This highly awarded 23-acre museum is what aviation dreams are made of.

The Rabbit hOle in Kansas City Lets Kids Crawl Through Narnia, Goodnight Moon, and the Shire

Each exhibit is straight out of a storybook.

The Louvre Is Overrated When This Chicago Mansion Museum Exists

Explore art, design, and architecture at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

The Free Museum in Downtown L.A. That Makes the Getty Look Like a Lot of Work

Craving an art experience without The Getty crowds? The Broad offers bold contemporary works, dazzling installations, and downtown L.A. energy, all in a single afternoon.