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The first underwater archaeological museum may soon enter the list of Egyptian places of interest. The idea of creating the museum is directly connected with ancient treasures and buildings drowned after the earthquake of 365 B.C. and found by the archaeologists.



Found at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in New Hampshire, the historic town of Portsmouth - only one hour drive north from Boston, Massachusetts - has a long naval tradition and boasts a long and proud past.



If you ever decide to visit Vilnius, the KGB museum is definitely not to be missed out. Even though I knew quite a lot about the KGB through history, only after visiting the museum did I come closer to realising what the people went through under the Soviet rule. Its hard to believe, especially after seeing the daunting basement prison, how the Soviet authorities brutally tortured and killed innocent people whose only fault was fighting for their country’s freedom.



The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is Madrid's newest art museum and though the name may be hard to pronounce, it's not hard to see why it draws thousands of tourists and locals every day. The collection got its start when the Spanish government purchased a wealthy family's art collection in the early 1990's for about $350 million.



Are you a fan of modern art and Spanish modern art, in particular? Traveling to Madrid? We'll if you're planning to holiday in Madrid, Spain then a trip to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (or Queen Sofia Museum) is a must. It contains a collection from such masters as Picasso, Solana, Miro and other Spanish artists.



Perfume is a cosmetic that has existed for thousands of years. It has appeared in a variety of formats with a variety of production methods reflected by product availability and equipment availability. Perfume is both bespoke and mass produced, and has an endless variety of possible bouquets on offer.



The Liechtenstein Museum is, as many people say, a temple of baroque . For a long time that statement was offensive. But now exactly this place is the proof that the wealth of baroque does not have to overwhelm, but also serve certain mission. The Liechtenstein museum enlivens the art.



The Avampato Discovery Museum Electric Sky Theater is the only operating giant screen theater in the state. It features a 61' domed screen putting visitors in the center of the action and as close to reality as they can get without leaving the theater seat. Just imagine swimming along with dolphins as you watch them on this giant screen, and explore the surface of Mars for signs of life or visiting ancient Pompeii.



The Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201. It has its origin in two institutions, which are the Layton Art Gallery established in 1888 and the Milwaukee Art Institute established in the early 1900s.



The Anchorage Museum is the largest museum in Alaska. It is located at 121 W. 7th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The museum is community-based with exhibits and programs on art, history and cultures of Alaska. The museum also presents many public programs and art classes.



Most people visit Orlando to treat their family to the fun at Disney World, Universal Studios and the other theme parks. But Orlando offers a lot more than these well-known attractions, and a good way to make your vacation culturally richer is to take advantage of Orlando’s excellent museums and cultural offerings. Here is a brief guide to some of them.



This museum is a chilling reminder from history of what freedom from oppression is all about. Miguel Hidalgo, though a central figure in the rebellion, and it was a fight to destroy oppression, was not the only player in its drama. There were others, many others. And yet, it is Miguel Hidalgo who is not only revered but at times depicted here in a messianic type-Mexico's savior.



Musee Picasso. Musee Marmottan-Monet. Musee Rodin. Musee Delacroix. Musee Malliol. Musee Guimet.



An educational place to visit on your next Wisconsin vacation is the Milwaukee Museum of Art. Even if the sound of this doesn’t sound that great to you because you aren’t into museums or art you should still visit because it really is an experience of a lifetime.



The collection, which includes works by van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rodin and Fragonard consists of over 1,000 works, including paintings, etchings (by Rembrandt, Goya, etc.), sculptures, photographs (Ansel Adams) and other mediums spanning a period of over 2,000 years. The museum also hosts lectures, gallery talks, family programs, musical performances, dance performances, films and tours.



Planning a trip to Montana? I recommend you visit the site of the World Mining Museum. The World Mining Museum is located at Montana Tech University in Butte, MT. This museum is incredible and is literally known worldwide in the mining industry.



Situated in the heart of central North Carolina along the border of Wake and Chatham counties, just thirty minutes south of Raleigh, is the North Carolina Railroad Museum / New Hope Valley Railway. Featuring steam and diesel locomotives as well as various boxcars, flatcars, and the like, the museum / railway has been entertaining train fans at its rural Bonsal location since 1981.



The Guggenheim Museum Bilboa, in Spain, was built in 1997 by Frank Gehry, a Pritzker Prize winning Canadian/American Architect. Mr. Gehry is well known for his modern architecture, much of which seems to defy logic with its curves and bends. Unlike many architects, he completed construction of the museum on time and within the original budget.



The oldest museum in Australia, and one of the most highly respected natural history and anthropological institutions in the world, the Australian Museum has exhibits to appeal to the future Nobel Prize candidates in several fields of natural science. Its palaeontology, anthropology, mineralogy, and zoology exhibits are displayed in a suitably Neo-classical stone edifice, on suitably named College Street, where it has stood since it opened to the public in 1857.



Opened in spring 2006, The Tholos is a groundbreaking new museum that, through the application of state-of-the-art technology, allows the visitor to immerse themselves in ancient Greek history like never before.



If you are looking for an out of this world experience then you must visit the Museum of World Treasures in Kansas. Many tourists have just happened upon this gem of a museum and sung its praises to the point that it is a recommended vacation destination even if you aren't in the area!



Learn about the culture and process of making tea - head to the China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou China.


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