The Larne Museum and Arts Centre in Larne, Northern Ireland offers a busy programme of events, exhibitions and educational programmes throughout the year for a fascinating experience. They are also the operational centre for all Larne Borough Council Arts, Heritage and Civic events all housed in this beautifully restored and renovated historic building, with many original features. The Larne Museum and Arts Centre welcomes you to a walk back in time to relive the distinctive history and heritage of the area with modern and attractive displays. The McNeill Theatre here is available for larger theatre and music events, and is available for hire on occasion.READ MORE

The Historic Brownsville Museum located in the former Southern Pacific Railroad Depot built in 1928 in Brownsville, Texas collects and preserve objects of historic interest, and there's a reference library. They also provide facilities for research and publication, as well as educational outreach programs and exhibits include information from the earliest military fort in our area to displays of antique furniture, and common household items from days gone by. The Historic Brownsville Museum features an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photography and displays which are housed in the fully restored historical building showcasing examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, which is registered as a National Register of Historical Places. The facility is available for rent to host meetings, private receptions and social events, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

Costumes of the Americas Museum in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers exhibits focusing on textiles and garments in rich colors with woven images and patterns representing traditional designs symbolizing social and religious beliefs. Come on a fascinating journey of costumes, the museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic North, Central and South American indigenous clothing and accessories in the world. The Costumes of the Americas Museum preserves the history and cultural heritage embodied by these costumes, and includes exhibits of authentic indigenous dress and costumes, jewelry and accessories of the Americas, with emphasis on Mexico, they also have costumes from some of the Caribbean countries in their collections. Guided tours are available for students, educators, clubs and organizations as well as other interested parties.READ MORE

The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers public exhibitions of inspiration, evolution, spacetime and wonder, through art, which today is housed in a beautiful, 17,000 square foot museum. Here all that walk through the museum are inspired by the creativity of the human imagination, and there's a permanent collection on display with over 350 fine art paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and photographs of regional, national and international significance. The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art offers classes and workshops, lectures and conferences and guided tours, the facility also has various rental spaces ideal for business meetings, banquets receptions and other special occasions, and the main gallery is equipped with audio visual equipment and high speed internet.READ MORE

The Brownsville Historical Society in Brownsville, Texas, USA serves to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and it's environs. They do so through exhibitions, cultural events, archival collections and educational programs, and through their various museums, cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture. With six unique locations and numerous programs, they share experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region. The Brownsville Historical Society also promotes La Tienda Gift Shop which offers a fine selection of historical books, folk art, local art, bilingual books and gifts, souvenirs, stationary, jewelery and so much more, capturing the spirit of the South Texas and Northeastern Mexico border.READ MORE

Tonsberg Maritime Historic Centre in Tonsberg, Norway covers the whaling and shipping industry and showcases ship models, exhibitions of the whaling pioneer Svend Foyn, shipping companies in Vestfold and more. Come view a fascinating exhibition of about 400 pictures from the merchant fleet of Tonsberg and the whaling fleet of Vestfold, well worth a visit. Tonsberg Maritime Historic Centre cherishes the maritime culture of days gone by, and aims to promote seafaring interests, cherish seamen, covers whaling and so much more, there are also great ship models, photographs, posters and objects on view, and they have a library and educational centre.READ MORE

Slottsfjellsmuseet is located at the foot of Castle Hill in Tonsberg, Norway and is dedicated to presenting regional history and has a strong focus on Viking and the King Era, as well as the history of Tonsberg. Come for a fascinating view of a rare Viking ship, the Klastad, which was built about A.D. 800, and a massive blue whale skeleton, which is a must see, the museum also covers the whaling era of the city. Slottsfjellsmuseet offers guided tours, and exhibitions include the civil war, Vestfold yard which was built in 1940-1950, the castle of the rock and so much more, come gain insights into the Middle Ages and more. There's also a museum shop with books and publications, costumes and jewellery, and the Kastellkafeen offers a spacious atmosphere with good food and cater to corporate meetings and banquets in the conference rooms and outdoor areas, also ideal for weddings and events.READ MORE

The Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum in Tonsberg, Norway was built between 1918 to 1921 by architects and is housed in an impressive brick building in the old Maritime college. The museum houses collections and exhibitions of artworks, and there's a museum shop which mainly carries books and catalogues related to the museums exhibitions and collections. The Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum also offers the Cairns Cafe and catering with home cooked meals in lovely surrounds, and a terrace open in warmer weather, they are open all year, offer education and an excellent cultural place to visit for art through the ages, even a permanent collection of Andy Warhol pieces.READ MORE

Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia was the former Hog Bay School built by the community all the way back in 1869. Originally built in lime and stone and later a new wood and iron building was erected, and even later around the 1920's a modern classroom and residence was built by government contractors. Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum has a grinding mill in the grounds, which was driven by a 12 horsepower steam engine to grind Kaoline clay and feldspar. The museum showcases the maritime history of the area with two large ship models, the history of the original school, a main exhibition space with artefacts and details of the social history of the district and more. There is also a lifeboat from the SS Karatta in the museum grounds. READ MORE

The SONO Switch Tower Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a unique, yet interesting museum that expands on the important part played by the towers that railroads used to control vital areas of track to prevent train crashes. These switch towers also contained the mechanism that was used to allow trains to change from one track to another. These important jobs of operating the mechanisms were managed by a tower operator who would throw levers connected to the tracks, and in so doing would change the direction of the track. Admission to the The SONO Switch Tower Museum is free, however donations are welcome, and visitors can spend an interesting, fun and enjoyable time learning about the history of the railroad switch tower. READ MORE