The Shelburne Museum Complex in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers museums by the sea, and is comprised of the Shelburne County Museum, the Dory Shop Museum, and the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. Group tours are available and you will learn about the the county's heritage, and the museum shop has some excellent souvenirs and gifts, also available on-line. Come for a fascinating visit, explore the 10 block historic waterfront, the Dory Shop, the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, the Shelburne County Museum, Tottie's quilts, rugs and crafts, Cox's historic shipyard and warehouse, the Guild Hall and Farmers Market and so much more. The Shelburne Museum Complex also offer 18th century re-enactments, so look out for those, and the historic waterfront serves as a great set for historic films. Come celebrate the heritage and special community events, take a walk back in time, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

The Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia is set on two and a half acres of peaceful surroundings, and is an award winning attraction for excellence in tourism and cultural heritage. Once the home of pioneer poet Henry Kendall, the museum is furnished as an old cottage with one room showing all the poet's possessions, and displays include typewriters, bottles and old memorabilia. The grounds have wood burning barbecues, picnic tables and chairs and it's a lovely setting to enjoy the perfect afternoon or day. The Henry Kendall Cottage also has a slab shed in the grounds which contains tools and farm machinery, come for a fascinating visit in historical surrounds.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

The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.READ MORE

The Orillia Museum of Art and History in Orillia, Ontario is a hub of culture and heritage for local artists, historians, visitors and the community in the heart of Orillia’s Peter Street Arts District. Come learn about the vibrant history of Orillia and the area, view the collection of more than 10 000 donated artifacts, including objects, archival documents, photographs and works of art, they also welcome teachers to explore their educational programming, and visitors looking to do research. The Orillia Museum of Art and History also showcases exhibitions and programs, and the museum shop offers handcrafted items from local and Canadian artisans, books, glass, silver, pottery items and other beautiful treasures.READ MORE

Fishtown Preservation in Leland, Michigan is dedicated to preserving the past present and future of Fishtown, which is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats along the Leland River. Come steep yourself in the Great Lakes maritime culture and walk and see the structures and docks, feel the connection to Lake Michigan's fishing heritage. Fishtown Preservation is a non-profit organization with volunteers dedicated to preserving this historic site, and the attractions include weather beaten fish shanties, small shops and a working waterfront still operating today as one of the only unmodernized commercial fishing villages in the state of Michigan.READ MORE

Margam Country Park in the suburb of Margam, Port Talbot, Wales is steeped in history and open all year round, here visitors will find wildlife and natural beauty, the Margam castle and the Orangery which was built in the late 1700's to house a large collection of orange, lemon and citron trees. There's also a Deer Park with a herd roaming over 500 acres of parkland as well as the Margam Park Train a Narrow gauge railway which takes you on a journey from the car park to the castle with spectacular views along the way in the diesel powered locomotive with three covered carriages. The castle at Margam Country Park, is a 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion built all the way back in 1830 - 1840, and the Great Hallway is on display to the public while the Castle Courtyard houses the visitor centre and gift shop, the castle is also available for private hire for exclusive use and paranormal investigations with lots of strange unexplained paranormal activity reported. The park also has an adventure playground, the Go Ape, a high wire adventure and Fairytale Land for children as well as farm trail with rare breeds of animals, as well as an incredible range of activities to enjoy, come for an unforgettable visit.READ MORE

South Wales Miners Museum in Cynonville, Port Talbot, Wales offers a historical journey back in time into the working life of a miner, complete with replica miner's tunnel, photographs and artifacts from days of old. There's a dark room to explore showing true underground conditions, as well as an authentic Blacksmith shop, Lamp room and antique Engine house. The South Wales Miners Museum was the first mining museum in Wales and is family friendly although does depict the hardship children and adult miners had to endure, and audio guides are available free of charge, and educational sessions are offered throughout the year. The museum shop has a wonderful array of mining books and DVD's, CD's, lamps, coal figures, magnets and keyrings, so stop by there too, a fascinating visit and insight into mining days of yesteryear awaits.READ MORE

103rd OVI is a historical museum and organization in Sheffield Lake, Ohio celebrating the lives and services of the Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina County soldiers serving the 103rd regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Come view the Barracks library and museum which houses, preserves, and displays Civil War relics and artifacts, and the museum itself, now restored, is itself a historical landmark and open by appointment only, so book for educational programs and tours. 103rd OVI also offers upcoming events including pancake breakfast, campweeks, assembly calls and daily bugle. The members of the 103rd O.V.I. are actual descendants of the men who fought in the 103rd regiment and it's a unique organization.READ MORE