Music lovers will be enamored with Experience Music Project (EMP) a massive music museum inspired by Jimi Hendrix. See Nirvana's original instruments, vintage pictures, and handwritten notes for songs that ended up becoming huge hits. Pretend you're in a rock band and play on stage with your friends, complete ... [read more]
Musée Mécanique
The Musée Mécanique at Pier 45 is an antique arcade filled with old games and attractions as well as some new ones. It can be very touristy, but it is a fun and light-hearted place to go. If you are the type of person who is a kid at heart, this is for you. Once you are done gaming, competing and showing off ... [read more]
Pérez Art Museum Miami
If you’re looking to absorb some culture, the Pérez Art Museum Miami or PAMM in downtown Miami is well worth a visit. It houses a fabulously curated collection of contemporary art that celebrates both local and international artists. The building is located on the shores of Biscayne Bay and has fabulous views ... [read more]
The Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation is a powerhouse of a museum with exquisite pieces by artists like Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The art is uniquely arranged, in the same way, that private collector Dr. Albert C. Barnes arranged the art in his suburban mansion. Don't miss The ... [read more]
Tate Modern
Tate Modern, an iconic industrial building on the Thames, the Tate Modern showcases, as implied by the name, the best in modern art. There are regularly changing exhibitions as well as plenty of free galleries to visit. Make sure you visit the 6th-floor bar for stunning views out to St Paul's Cathedral and ... [read more]
Wade Center Museum
If you're willing to trek out to the suburbs, you can see C.S. Lewis' and J.R.R. Tolkien's writing desks at the Wade Center Museum located on the Wheaton College campus in Wheaton, IL. Just off the Union Pacific West Metra line, this hidden gem houses many classic and amazing literary objects. ... [read more]
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry always has amazing exhibits, from traveling shows to the stationary exhibits such as the chicken hatchery, the coal mine, and the huge train exhibit. Hit up an IMAX show while you're there, too! Photo Credit: ©Museum of Science and Industry ... [read more]
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is a must-see for any sports fan (and probably the only place in Toronto you will ever see the Stanley Cup). The Hall of Fame doubles as a museum and features more than 15 different exhibits across 60,000 feet to truly do justice to the national sport of Canada. Photo Credit: ©Aude ... [read more]
Royal Ontario Museum
If you’re looking for a dash of art and culture while you take in Toronto, look no further than the Royal Ontario Museum. Since it’s opening in 1914, the ROM has been showcasing natural history and world cultures, with over six million objects in over 30 galleries. In addition to being one of the largest ... [read more]