The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society in Onancock, Virginia, USA serves to educate the community about the past and history of the Eastern Shore by preservation and interpretation through it's collections. Enjoy exhibitions and programs, and collections consisting of valuable historic properties, artifacts, archives, and a library. With ongoing lectures and evening seminars, art exhibits and workshops through out the year, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society have something of interest for everyone. Ker Place houses the museum and museum shop and is the society's headquarters, and is available for rental as a wedding venue, conference venue of any other special occasion.READ MORE

Chincoteague Pony Centre on Chincoteague Island, Virginia offers the largest herd of Misty family ponies, it's a place where you can interact with these real Chincoteague Ponies, and enjoy exciting activities. The Chincoteague Pony Centre offers a wonderful and memorable day out, and you can enjoy pony rides, pony shows, riding lessons, pony day camps and more. The Misty Museum at the pony centre displays stunning collectables and memorabilia, antique furnishings like carriages and carts, collections of books and artwork and other fun stuff. The Gift Shoppe here stocks souvenirs, Antiques, Toys, Country Gifts, Candles, Folk Art and Sailing Ships, come visit, it's fascinating.READ MORE

Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center in Cape Charles, Virginia with the Cape Charles Historical Society offers the preservation and presentation of the history of Cape Charles and surrounding areas. Enjoy a rich collection of exhibits and collections, including early postcards, photographs, timetables, documents, and objects, and there is a working diesel powered electric generator a 16 1/2" bore Busch-Sulzer diesel fuel injection model, the workings of which can be viewed through plexiglass windows. Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center takes you back to a fascinating era, it's a must visit.READ MORE

The Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden in Geneva, Illinois, is located on 200 acres of preserve of a once-private estate that nestles on the Fox River. The museum houses a private collection of Asian artifacts, natural history specimens and much more. Japanese gardens are known to be places of serenity and tranquility, and at The Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden visitors will enjoy a 20 minute walk in an environment that affords excellent opportunities of getting into harmony with nature. Visitors are permitted to take photos of our Japanese gardens, and these historic gardens are also a popular choice of location for taking memorable wedding and other photos. A visit to The Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden is a unique and interesting experience for visitors of all ages. READ MORE

The Cork Butter Museum Shandon, Cork, tells the story of Ireland's most important food export and the world's largest butter market, it's a unique place to visit. The Cork Butter Museum offers interesting displays and exhibits showcasing the traditional craft of home butter making and the modern success of the Kerrygold brand, and is a historic site to visit, including the culture of cattle and dairying in Early Ireland.READ MORE

The SS Red Oak Victory in Point Richmond, California is maintained by the Richmond Museum of History and is berthed in an active port area. This historic World War II cargo ship offers fascinating group tours and is available for special and private events, and there is an on board museum, and this only surviving ship remains to tell the story. So come view Artillery and Home Front Artifacts on the SS Red Oak Victory and learn about the men and women who worked side by side to create the awesome ship building enterprise of that time, and how the SS Red Oak Victory served her country and came to be resurrected, it's fascinating.READ MORE

The Golden State Model Railroad Museum in Point Richmond, California is fascinating, and young and old are welcome to follow the trains along the 200+ feet of public walkway. Located over 10,000 square feet, the highly detailed model train layouts showcase incredible detail of scenery in Northern and Central California, and there is a gift shop for souvenirs, and railroad related items, plus the restrooms are wheel chair accessible, so come for a fun filled outing. At the Golden State Model Railroad Museum, you can enjoy watching both freight and passenger trains typical of the steam era through modern day diesels, come see.READ MORE

The Independence Mine State Historical Park in Wasilla, Alaska offers a wonderful insight into Alaska's gold mining days, and here visitors can learn what it was like to live and work in one of Alaska's largest gold mining camps. Enjoy a self guided interpretive tour through the mine camp, it's a fascinating adventure tourism experience of displays about mining, natural history and the Independence Mine story. This historical site offers all the interesting artifacts, exhibitions and more at the Mine Managers's House, so begin your tour there.READ MORE

The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry in Wasilla, Alaska offers a fascinating insight into Alaska's transportation and industrial history, with the collections reflecting anything from Eskimo skin boats to jet aircraft. The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry has a train yard, a vast selection of outdoor artifacts, and an exhibit hall and there are many summer and private events held throughout summer, come enjoy an inspiring and educational visit. The focus here is on conservation, restoration, interpretation, with the use of artifacts and exhibitions.READ MORE

The Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum in Glencoe, Highland, Scotland is housed in the historic site of traditional 18th century thatched cottages and fascinating collections include Jacobite relics, costumes, toys and domestic utensils all from the Glencoe area. The Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum strives to promote the history of Glencoe with the collections, and also highlights the work and workers of the Ballachulish slate quarry. Enjoy exhibitions and events throughout the year, and purchase a souvenir or book at the museum shop, here you can discover the best of Scottish history.READ MORE