Amber Museum-Gallery in Vilnius, Lithuania, is located within a historic 17th century, baroque building that to this day retains Gothic elements and the remains of renaissance architecture. Our museum-gallery is home to the largest archeological amber collection discovered during the period 1860 to 1881, and consists of various shaped amber artefacts as well as raw amber. Other valuable archaeological findings housed in the museum cellar at Amber Museum-Gallery include 15-16 century kilns that have been perfectly preserved, and restored dishes and tiles that were baked in these very kilns are also displayed. Amber jewellery together with a certificate of authentication is also available at our museum gallery.READ MORE

The Parnu Museum in Parnu, Estonia welcomes you to the fascinating wonder of 11,000 years of history with exciting exhibits and displays. Come for a walk in the past with permanent exhibitions that introduce the life and times of eras long passed, with the main exhibits showing developments from Neolithic times right up to the late 1980s. There's a mini cinema showing archival films, and there's a stone age Madonna, they oldest known human sculpture at more than 8000 years old, a fragment of a 14th-century merchant ship, and a glass floor through which you see archaeological remnants of one of the town's historic gates and much more. Stop at the Parnu Museum Cafe for tasty treats from the past as well as modern dishes, and the museum shop has a wonderful and distinctive selection of merchandise, a must visit.READ MORE

Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum and Gift Shop in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada showcases a fascinating collection of classic and collectible motorcyles all displayed as a piece of art. There are collector and investment motorcycles for sale, and have over 100 motorcycles on display covering decades of biking history, with unique motorcycle related gift items, and the free movie theatre plays motorcycle related footage. The Sprokkets Cafe at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum and Gift Shop welcomes you to join them for great meals, fresh coffee, homemade soups, sandwiches on homemade buns, homemade pies, muffins and more, for a great stop before or after your motorcycle journey through the ages.READ MORE

The Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn, Cheshire, England is managed by a trust and offers a wide ranging events programme and activities for all ages, there are also lectures and tours including nearby Halton Castle. The 18th century Walled Garden is absolutely stunning with orchards, a fruit garden, beautiful rose walks, a wildflower meadow and woodland surrounds. The Norton Priory Museum and Gardens features a 12th century undercroft, and the museum, the Norton Priory is the most excavated monastic site in Europe with statues, stone carvings, grave markers and other excavated material for a fascinating walk back through their 900 year history. The Norton Priory Museum and Gardens is ideal for groups and the venue is available for hire, for functions and corporate events, and makes for a beautiful wedding venue in the Georgian Walled Garden or the atmospheric Medieval undercroft and ruins setting the idyllic scene for your special day. Come for a fascinating visit and tour, it's all here.READ MORE

Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center in Bridgton, Maine, USA brings to life the world and inspiring works of Rufus Porter, an American artist and inventor with a fascinating history. Rufus designed over 100 inventions, and patented many of them, and was instrumental in designing and airship, constructing his first model in 1833, often ridiculed for his ideas he played an important part in the history of aerial navigation. The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center has a museum store with books, souvenirs and arts available for shipping, and is housed in a historical building, the Webb House.READ MORE

The Hendricks Hill Museum in Southport, Maine in preserves items relating to life on Southport island from the 1800's to the 1950's as they say and visitors can view the seagoing tools of fishing trades and schooners, ice harvesting tools, wooden boats, navigational instruments and charts, carpenter's tools, pictures, clothing, household items and much more. The building house dates back to 1810 and the boatshop houses three exhibit rooms and a reference room with archival and genealogical materials. The Hendricks Hill Museum is free to visit and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, come for a fascinating and informative visit.READ MORE

Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada traces the history of the area right up to the discovery of uranium mining, milling and uses of uranium, going all the way back to the days of lumbering and trapping. Tracing the development of area mines, mine rescues and the development of the modern community, it's also the home of the Canadian Mining hall of fame with it's portraits and biographies. Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum also boasts the beautiful Denison Doors which once graced the main entrance of the administration building of the Elliot Lake Denison mine, the world's largest uranium facility of its time. The museum has received much acclaim for its quality exhibits and presentations.READ MORE

Gore Bay Museum in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada was originally a jailhouse and jailer's residence, now hosting and representing the history of the early settlers, and stunning art exhibits. Come for a fascinating walk back in time and view the mesmerizing displays and exhibits, they also have a variety of books on current exhibits, fossils and boating. Gore Bay Museum is located just five minutes walk from the marina so come by boat, there's a small admission charge and children are welcome.READ MORE

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 Aurora Regional Fire Museum in Aurora, Illinois, is a fascinating and interesting museum that is committed to preserving and exhibiting unique artifacts as well as the history of fire departments in the area. Fire safety and fire prevention is also taught and promoted at the museum. This non-profit fire museum first opened its doors in 1968, and is home to more than 1000 artifacts, volume upon volume of historical information as well as thousands of photographs and we eagerly accept donations of fire memorabilia, newspaper clippings and any other historical materials. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is a unique venue for themed parties, workshops, corporate meetings and other events.READ MORE