Museums

Imagination, science and history come alive for all ages in South Dakota when you visit an active paleontological dig site for wooly mammoth bones. An hour from Mount Rushmore, this is a must see!

The Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection contains more than 240,000 objects in its main building and annexes, way too much to see in one visit. We focused on the European and Modern Art in the main building on this trip.

Spyscape is an interactive museum located in midtown Manhattan that emphasizes activities over informative displays. It's a great place for a family outing, but be prepared to spend a lot of money.

If your travels are taking you to Seattle, do not pass up the opportunity to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. This amazing exhibit highlights the work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly.

The John Adams and John Quincy Adams birthplaces were two of my favorite places to visit in the Boston area.

Descendants of the Tuskegee Airmen preserve the history of their brave ancestor pilots as well as a historic fort in the heart of Detroit. America may have forgotten these places, but Detroit honors them.

Undoubtedly one of the finest museums in the world, the Uffizi is a must see on any visit to Florence. Learn some valuable tips to avoid the long lines and make the most of your visit.

Run the Rocky steps, see knights in shining armor, and view iconic Van Gogh paintings. Where? The Philadelphia Art Museum. The best thing? No crowds!

This is my report of the Charleston Museum and the two historic houses that decorate Charleston, South Carolina.

Before glitzy casinos and futuristic parks, visitors to tropical Singapore were entertained by its zoo, its cuisine, and the strange, strange Haw Par Villa.

The Intrepid aircraft carrier is the home to military aircraft, a submarine, a space shuttle, and the Concorde! It's a great place for a family to spend a day in New York City.

Here is my review of the Shipwreck Treasures Museum in Key West, Florida. Is the experience worth the pricetag?

In spring, the cacti in the southwestern deserts sprout a variety of beautiful flowers. Some of the most beautiful are produced by Torch Cactus.

One Day is never enough when visiting New York City. We are fortunate to live close enough to experience many one days in the Big Apple. Join us for a long yet very rewarding day tooling around NYC.

A visit to the Louvre doesn't have to be an exhausting experience. With a little planning and know-how you can save valuable time and energy while visiting one of the world's most revered museums.

These pictures of some of our favorite masterpieces were all taken in the European art section on the second floor of the Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.