Aurora Historical Society in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique and interesting historical society that brings the history of the past into the present through research, preservation, presentation of exhibits, lectures and cocktail parties. Our historical society is housed in Tanner House Museum, a Victorian residence built in 1857, that is now a historic home and museum that is open to the public. Visitors to this museum can see how cooking was done back then, and can explore an elegant sitting room of yesteryear. Aurora Historical Society is ably assisted by willing volunteers in preserving history and historical facts.READ MORE

The Stamford Museum and Nature Center in Stamford, Connecticut, is a unique museum and nature center that offers excellent learning experiences for the whole family through interesting exhibitions, educational programs and many special events that will further enhance a visit to this fun establishment. Our museum and nature centre was established in 1937, and many items in our collections have been donated by residents, and include an antique lock collection, bird egg collections, art collections and many more. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is also home to river otters who entertain visitors with their many antics and games.READ MORE

The Ukrainian Museum and Library in Stamford, Connecticut, is a cultural museum that was established by Ukrainians, and is home to interesting collections, documentations and preservation of artifacts and exhibitions relating to the culture and heritage of Ukrainians. The museum and library opened its doors to the public in 1937 and the aim of this non profit cultural institution is to educate public about the historical, artistic and literary aspects relating to the Ukrainian culture and life. The library at The Ukrainian Museum and Library is some to many rare and unique publications as well as a substantial collection of photographs.READ MORE

The Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers, Wisconsin is a fascinating place to visit with the Great Lakes Guard Museum, the 1886 historic lighthouse, shipwreck displays and artifacts. Here they celebrate over 175 years of commercial fishing and showcase fishing exhibits, and the museum complex is on the National Register of Historic Places, and there are five historic building portraying fascinating stories of days gone by. Explore the fishing sheds, step aboard a 1936 wooden fishing tug named Buddy O, there's an antique Kahlenburg marine oil engine as well as Great Lakes Coast guard shipwreck exhibits and so much more. The Rogers Street Fishing Village is a must visit and offers fascinating tours with groups welcome, they reveal the fascinating and rich history of Two Rivers and it's lakeshore region through artifacts, buildings, archives, and collections.READ MORE

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin offers a vast collection of wood type with the new location boasting stunning views over Lake Michigan. Enjoy a self guided tour through the fascinating exhibitions or a daily museum guided tour which will leave you with a wealth of wood type knowledge as they say. This working museum is wheelchair accessible, and they host educational demonstrations, field trips, workshops and offers opportunities for artists, printers, historians and other scholars. The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type and houses over 1.5 million pieces of wood type as well as styles and patterns and all of the equipment necessary to make wood type and print with it, come for a fascinating visit and learning experience.READ MORE

The Rahr-West Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin offers an art experience of beautiful modern art, housed in a historic Victorian mansion boasting late 19th century furnishings. The have an amazing range of varied pieces so visitors can experience examples of mid nineteenth century impressionism to post modernistic pieces and over 150 years of art history housed throughout the gallery walls and specifics works by notable artists including Picasso, Salavador Dali and more. The Rahr-West Museum has a modern exhibition wing and regularly host events to build community, and offers an array of art classes for both children and adults, come visit for an unforgettable cultural experience.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

The Windmill Museum in Wimbledon, London, is one of those 'must see' museums that is run by willing volunteers and administered by a charitable trust. The museums holds something of interest that will appeal to young and old with exhibits relating to windmills, flour milling, local history, and is also home to an interesting display of scouting memorabilia. The ground floor of Windmill Museum holds exhibits that relate to the development and construction of windmills, and on the first floor there visitors can try milling flour using methods from yesteryear. READ MORE

The Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a Tweed Heads historical site, and the ideal place to learn about Aboriginal culture, listen to Aboriginal music and enjoy a picnic or BBQ, it's great for school excursions and day trips. Here you will find museum exhibits, informative videos and Aboriginal art, and Aboriginal tour guides will teach you about the plants, animals and relics and what life was like when the area was just natural forest and mangroves. The Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is run by the Aboriginal community in the area, and you might even get to see traditional dance and song on the outdoor performance area, come visit and learn about the rich Aboriginal culture, this place of diverse landscapes is packed with life and a must see.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