The Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, is located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley, and is an unconventional, diverse and fascinating place to visit with over 150,000 works exhibited over 38 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic from the 18th- and 19th-century. This village like setting of historic New England architecture with stunning landscape boasting lilacs, a circular formal garden, herb and heirloom vegetable gardens and perennial gardens, is a delight to visit all round. The Shelburne Museum boasts 4 centuries of art and material culture, collections, educational programs, special events and exhibitions, workshops and activities, as well as Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts and textiles, decorative arts, furniture, American paintings and 17th to 20th century artifacts. There's a museum shop and cafe with indoor and outdoor dining, and they have stunning facility rentals and gardens ideal for functions, weddings, corporate retreats and so much more.READ MORE

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is unique and was one of the largest free black settlements in the 1780's where people voted for their freedom with their feet. Enjoy a guided tour, explore the amazing archaeology and excavated artifacts, climb the Shaw Turret overlooking Birchtown Bay, visit the centre's Lindsay Gallery for a multimedia presentation on the Black Loyalist journey from Africa to the US and on to Nova Scotia, plus there's a virtual copy of Carlton's Book of Negroes and more. The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site offers exhibits and historical buildings, movies, the National Historic Monument, visit the pit house and explore the heritage trail, you can even bring a picnic, or search for your ancestral roots, the possibilities are endless, it's a fascinating history that awaits. READ MORE

The Dory Shop Museum in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada welcomes you inside to a fascinating first hand view of the art of crafting a traditional dory, and hear the take of these iconic small crafts. Fishing was revolutionized in the middle of last century with the discovery of lots of hooks on one line producing more fish, thus trawling was born and afterwards even more fish could be hauled by taking lots of little boats onto the schooner then carrying them out to the banks, and thus dory fishing was born. The Dory Shop Museum was built by John Williams in 1880, and along with other businesses helped produce thousands of dories during the years of the famous Grand Banks fishery from 1880 - 1971, come learn all about this wonderful history and see the craft.READ MORE

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 Ross Memorial Museum in St Andrews, New Brunswick, is located in a historic Georgian mansion dating back to 1824, and today this memorial museum is furnished with elegant furniture and the decorative arts collection of Henry and Sarah Ross. Many objets d'art were collected on their travels and are now housed in The Ross Memorial Museum, together with works of 19th century cabinetmakers, oriental carpets and works of American and Canadian artists. This unique and interesting memorial museum has something of interest to offer all visitors and the interior is perfectly sized to slot into your sightseeing tours.READ MORE

Admiral Digby Museum in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada is housed in a mid 1800s Georgian home, and visitors here will be treated to period rooms with furnishings and artifacts, archives relating to the maritime and pioneering history of Digby and Digby County, it's people and industries. See the marine room displays of ships models, navigational equipment and photographs, and the second floor displays vintage clothing in the costume room. The first floor has an 1870's organ, and Edison phonograph and melodean as well as an old grandfather clock, and the Loyalist rooms displays documents, ledgers, artifacts, and more. The Admiral Digby Museum also has a gift shop with souvenirs, gifts and collectibles, and museum tours are available, come for a fascinating visit into yesteryear.READ MORE

Village Historique Acadien in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada is a fascinating place to visit and living museum showing the daily lives of the Acadians from 1770 to 1949, and is renowned for it's authentic historical reconstruction. With more than 60 heritage buildings inhabited by heritage interpreters in period costume, they regale with stories and bring their occupation or custom to life before your eyes. Village Historique Acadien warmly welcomes you to a journey back in time with them, on a brief travel into history, it's a not to be missed experience you will savour for life.READ MORE

The Lizard Marconi Wireless Station at The Lizard in Cornwall, UK is the oldest surviving Marconi Wireless Station in the World, and now also a museum and amateur radio station which are run by the National Trust. Set up by the Marconi Company at the end of 1900 to supply a ship-shore radio service for ships passing Lizard Point, it was also a research centre and monitoring station for the trans Atlantic Poldhu Wireless station at Poldhu Cove, Mullion. Today the museum housed in refurbished original buildings is a fascinating place to visit for a walk back in time to exactly what the station was like at the start of the 20th century, and equipment is demonstrated to visitors by volunteers. The Lizard Marconi Wireless Station has a display of old radio components and headphones and an amateur radio station in the adjoining room where visiting licensed amateurs may operate for a small charge.READ MORE

The Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center in Asheville, North Carolina, was established in 1993, as a tribute to the history of Black Mountain College and the important role it played in providing interdisciplinary and progressive education, with a specific focus on the arts. Home to impressive exhibitions, publications, public programs and more, The Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center is a place that encourages interaction between people of different backgrounds, specifically relating to arts and sciences. We provide a safe storage for permanent collections of historical materials and artworks pertaining to the college as well as publications relating to the college.READ MORE

ASHEville Museum in Asheville, North Carolina, is a women's cultural museum that features innovative and interesting exhibits that highlight the accomplishments and experiences of women. The museum features a unique gift shop and offers interesting educational programs and special events. Funds generated from the gift shop help support the museum. ASHEville Museum is committed to creating a greater understanding and awareness of the challenges of gender inequality. The exhibit gallery at our museum features 8 to 12 exhibits at a time, with some directed at adult audiences, and guests are encouraged to preview exhibits. ASHEville Museum is handicapped accessible and an ideal venue for many special events. READ MORE