Oriental's History Museum in Oriental, North Carolina offers a fascinating trip back into yesteryearn with permanent collections of artifacts from the Steamship Oriental. They also have old school memorabilia, fishing and boating artifacts, World War II artifacts, and Indian dugout, a lumbering exhibit, Harker's Island skiff and projectors from the old theatre. There are fossils too, and they now boast a whale vertebrae, shark's teeth and more which is on loan from the Aurora Fossil Museum. Oriental's History Museum is handicapped accessible, admission is free and tour groups are welcome by appointment, and tour brochures include historic walking tours and the historic House Plaque Program recognizes and honors historic homes and buildings with a plaque or marker, the museum has over 2000 items in their collection dating back to the mid 1800's.READ MORE

The Telephone Museum in Ellsworth, Maine, was founded in 1984, and this unique museum, with its amazing collection of working telephones, tools, telephone sets and many other unusual items, offers an excellent insight into how telephones of the 20th century worked. Enjoy a guided tour conducted by a guide who will entertain you with many interesting facts and tales about the different phones exhibited in the museum. The Telephone Museum is home to many interesting exhibits of working equipment, and our vast collection includes switchboards, telephones, swiches, tools, photographs and many other items relating to the history of telecommunications.READ MORE

At The Woodworks Museum and interpretive Centre in Gympie, Queensland, nature lovers and people interested in history will appreciate the interesting displays and presentations depicting how various tools were used in years gone by to fell trees and process the wood. Our museum offers excellent group tours that are informative and educational, with a demonstrator showing how old tools should be handled and how everything works, and spinning many entertaining stories throughout the tour. At The Woodworks Museum and interpretive Centre the forestry story comes to life with live demonstrations and fascinating relics of forest history. READ MORE

The Gympie Regional Gallery in Gympie, Queensland, is a charming art gallery houses in a beautiful School of Arts building dating back to 1905. Our art gallery is community oriented that offers a platform for local artists as well as artists from elsewhere, and we are committed to promoting the development of the arts by providing educational opportunities, cultural enrichment as well as economic and social benefits to the area. The Gympie Regional Gallery regulars hosts workshops and lectures, and members have opportunities of meeting local artists and attending many social events.READ MORE

The Maryborough Art Society in Maryborough, Queensland, is a unique art gallery where local and regional artists are able to exhibit their works in a wheelchair friendly gallery that is run by volunteers. Our art society was established in 1947 by a group of like minded people who shared a love of and interest in art. The art gallery is open seven days a week and regularly features exhibitions, workshops, competitions and exhibits creative arts, crafts and works by local artists. Workshops at The Maryborough Art Society are conducted by top tutors who provide fun, learning and skill improvements of artisans.READ MORE

The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead, Wirral offers a magnificent art collection which is the largest feature of the gallery with over 6000 oil paintings, water colours, drawings and prints, featuring British works of Wirral artists, Merseyside and North Wales collections. They also have collections of local ceramics and exquisite 18th century Liverpool porcelain and Seacombe Pottery, and their permanent collection includes ship models. The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum is an elegant venue and one of Wirral's hidden gems housing fabulous collections, holding unforgettable exhibitions and able to host spectacular events, they also welcome educational groups and parties. There's a cafe offering light lunches, daily specials and afternoon tea, and in-house caterers are available for meetings, dinners, concerts, weddings and more.READ MORE

Dundee Contemporary Arts in Dundee, Scotland has established itself as a major force in contemporary art, cultural cinema and community and education practice, and it is embraced by the community as well as enjoys national and international acclaim. This world class centre is committed to the development and exhibition of contemporary art and culture, and they have art on sale as well as offering educational and informal learning as well as present events which look at a wider cultural history. The Dundee Contemporary Arts is available for hire and is the perfect venue for events in a vibrant and contemporary building, they have cinemas, audio visual equipment and meeting rooms, and events are catered for at the Jute Cafe Bar which serves high quality food, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus buffets are available.READ MORE

The Eyemouth Maritime Centre in Eyemouth, Scotland, is a unique maritime museum housed in a configuration of an 18th century frigate that has casually been berthed in the harbour, and with a gun deck perched on top and many exhibits to discover, there will never be a dull moment. Step inside the maritime museum and see the living quarters of that era that gives an insight into living conditions of crews of yesteryear. The Eyemouth Maritime Centre features permanent displays depicting lives of officers and crew as well as collections of models, photographs, archive material and an informative library that expands on the rich history that connects smuggling activities to our coastal town.READ MORE

Eyemouth Museum in Eyemouth, Scotland, is a self-funded, independent museum that is run by dedicated volunteers and houses the tourist information centre, gift shop and exhibition gallery. Located on the first floor of the museum are regularly changing exhibitions of local interest and interested parties are welcome to display their works and exhibitions. The fishing and social heritage of our city is documented through exhibits and stories gleaned from locals, and central to Eyemouth Museum is a hand crafted tapestry commemorating the fishing disaster of 1881. Our gift shop is stocked with gifts, souvenirs, locally crafted produce and many other interesting items.READ MORE

The Aventura Arts and Cultural Center in Aventura, Florida offers a variety of performing arts and cultural programming for everyone in an elegant, high-tech, 330 seat facility. With a spectacular waterfront setting, facility they offer an excellent calendar of events, and are wheelchair accessible, and educational programs include Smart Stage, Camp programs and study guides. The Aventura Arts and Cultural Center offers state of the art equipment and facilities, and is a truly elegant venue for intimate concerts, lectures, plays and performances and community involvement, and the venue is available for hire for events. They boast a 330 seat theater, a large stage, state of the art lighting and sound, a full fly system, high end concessions, two outdoor patios and a waterfront location, it's all here.READ MORE