The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, New York offers excellent programs in research, collections, publications, and public education, and has merged with Cayuga Nature Center, which together with its Museum of the Earth are the public education venues. With over 8000 square foot of permanent exhibitions showcasing a 4.5 billion years of history from earth's origin to present day, a collection of almost three million specimens, here you can explore the world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Special guided tours are available, with the museum, and Nature Center offering interesting and regular events, you can even overnight at the Museum of Earth and enjoy hands on learning about dinosaurs, playing interactive games and sleeping under a whale skeleton. The Paleontological Research Institution offers fascinating and informative visits with something for everyone.READ MORE

Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre in Fort Frances, Ontario, is a heritage museum housed in a handicap accessible building that was built at the end of the 19th century, and as such has historic and cultural value to the community. As a heritage museum, Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre endeavours to maintain, protect and preserve the legacy of their forefathers for the future generations. Our heritage museum has a varied and exciting collection of photographs and artefacts pertaining to the history of Fort Frances, and offers informative programs, special events, exhibit programs as well as school education programs.READ MORE

Barbayannis Liquor Distilleries Ltd in Plomari, Greece, is an ultra modern distillery that was established in 1860, and to this day continues to preserve the ancient ouzo tradition of using top quality, natural ingredients in the distillation procedure to create the traditional Greek drink of ouzo. Thanks to the excellent variety of aniseed and the abundance of rare, sweet-smelling herbs found on the island, Barbayannis Liquor Distilleries Ltd continues to produce the excellent and ever popular ouzo. Discerning aficionados will appreciate a collectible bottle of Ouzo Barbayanni available at selected liquor stores, and will recognise the superior quality distillation of the ultimate, perfect ouzo. READ MORE

The Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, Ontario brings you an award winning experience by promoting, respecting and understanding the cultures and heritage of the Lake of the Woods area. Enjoy a varied collection of artifacts and thematic displays and exhibitions as you learn the fascinating history of Lake of the Woods. There are several rental options available here for meetings, parties, private functions with choices of a boardroom, the museum lobby, courtyard and parlour. The Lake of the Woods Museum has a gift shop with a great selection of books, cards, food, stationery items and more. The Lake of the Woods Museum is a must visit, and is known as one of the coolest little museums in Canada, come see why.READ MORE

The Gerringong Heritage Museum features static displays, photographs and models and is a great place for historians and the general public to visit. Enjoy viewing the intricate models of early Gerringong buildings, as well as the photographic record of motor racing on Seven Mile Beach in the 1920s. There's also a a display about the local dairy industry and geology and fauna display, well worth a visit. The Gerringong Heritage Museum also has a stunning mural painted on the external wall depicting land and sea scapes, as well as early locations and activities, the museum is wheelchair accessible and has toilets, come for a walk back in time.READ MORE

The Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers a comprehensive view of Cretan history and art from the early Christian centuries to the 20th century, and visitors can enjoy browsing through fascinating permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. They also offer education programmes and an amphitheatre for lectures, films, book presentations and more with wireless microphone system, podium, desk, laptop and projector, the amphitheatre is available for hire by third parties for events. The Historical Museum of Crete also has sculptures and ceramics, Byzantine and post Byzantine art and a wonderful array of collections to view, come take a walk back to another time. There's a museum shop and bookstore with ceramic jewellery, pottery and icons, copies from the Museum collections, souvenirs, maps and cards and the HMC Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and is a full service bar, come enjoy a wonderful visit.READ MORE

The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers the study, protection and promotion of the special features of the area of Eastern Mediterranean, and offers collections, exhibitions and educational programs to visitors. Visit the Megadioramas realistic representation of ecosystems found in the Eastern Mediterranean region, there's even a skeleton of the Deinotherium giganteum, and scientists are working to present this massive animal one of the biggest of it's kind, and you can watch them at work. Also at the Natural History Museum of Crete is an interactive seismic table which is an earthquake stimulator where visitors can experience a real life earthquake in a safe environment. Also enjoy the Stavros Niarchos Discovery Centre, the diaoramas and other collections, fossils and learn about the geological past of Crete with realistic demonstrations.READ MORE

The Hamden Historical Society Library in Hamden, Connecticut, was established in 1984, and houses an interesting and informative collection of artifacts, documents, photographs and organization records pertaining to the illustrious heritage of Hamden. The Historical Society is committed to the collection and preservation of materials that are directly related to the history of this city as well as to its inhabitants, and the archives at the Hamden Historical Society Library are available for research during scheduled times. Our dedicated staff are available to assist with specific information, and the Hamden Historical Society has historic records and artefacts which date back as far as 1730. READ MORE

The Cretan Open-air Museum Lychnostatis in Plaka Hersonissos, Crete, Greece brings you an understanding and awareness of Cretan folk cultural heritage, and here visitors can enjoy traditional dwellings, a Chapel Windmill Olive oil - press Wine-press Distillery for raki, and alcoholic beverage as well as Shepherd's shelter ceramic workshop and so much more. The collections here relate to Cretan folk tradition and Ethnology including lifestyle in the pre-industrial Crete, and the Cretan nature environment with vegetation of herbs, fruit trees and cacti, as well as Cretan folk culture. The Cretan Open-air Museum Lychnostatis has a wine press, weaving and plant dying workshop, Cretan folk artists gallery, a bee's and wax workshop, shoe making workshop, carpentry and mineral and stone exhibition. The also have an auditorium for audio visual shows and seminars and an open air theatre for culture an artistic events, enjoy a snack in the cafe and visit the museum shop for souvenirs and collectibles, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

Paradise Park in Newhaven, United Kingdom, is a unique and fun adventure park that has something interesting to offers visitors of all ages. The gardens are a pure delight, with small lakes, waterfalls and fountains that makes it one of the most attractive water gardens around, and is disabled friendly. Planet Earth Museum at Paradise Park has a unique collection of fossils and crystals that are about 500 million years old. As an adventure park, Paradise Park is ideal for family outings, there are netted walkways through trees, spiral slides, Tyrannosaurus Towers, an indoor play area and a miniature railway that will take you around the gardens. And after an exhausting day of fun, pop into the Terrace Cafe for some welcome refreshments. READ MORE