The DuPage County Historical Museum is housed in what was formerly known as the Adams Memorial Library. The building was erected in 1891 by John Quincy Adams as a gift to the community of Wheaton in memory of his late wife, Marilla Phipps Adams. In the 1960s t…
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, the last farmhouse in Manhattan, is a vital cultural asset in New York City. The mission of DFMA is to support the preservation of the historic site, to be a catalyst for engaging, adventuresome programming and to be a good neighbor a…
The Poe Museum began over a century ago when an Edgar Allan Poe collector and researcher named James Howard Whitty and a group of literary enthusiasts met in Poe’s hometown of Richmond, Virginia to create the state’s first monument to a writer. Established in…
Indian Market & FestivalQuest for the WestIndigenous Peoples’ DayDia de MuertosJingle Rails Before you visit the museum, you might have questions. Read the frequently asked questions to find important information about your visit, rental spaces, tickets, and m…
Your generous donation will help the Elgin History Museum inspire historical discovery by preserving and sharing Elgin’s heritage. History connects people to each other and to something larger than themselves. People of all backgrounds and generations need his…
History isn’t just in the past—it’s the foundation of everything we’re building today. Since 1958, the Howard County Historical Society has been the heartbeat of our community’s heritage, preserving the artifacts, voices, and milestones that make Howard County…
This private, non-profit organization, Historical Society of Martin County, interprets and celebrates the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events of Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discover…
This private, non-profit organization, Historical Society of Martin County, interprets and celebrates the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events of Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discover…
Eric Carle (1929–2021) was one of the best known illustrators of our time. The creator of more than 70 picture books, he combined winsome stories and exuberant collages that appeal to young readers and adults alike. In 2002, Eric Carle and his wife, Barbara Ca…
Our standard seating is in Coach Cars with padded bench seats. For an additional charge, customers can choose our First Class car which offers individual seats and cash beverage service. When the weather warrants, there is steam heat on the train. There is no…
Eugene Science Center was founded in 1961 as the southwest branch of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). It was incorporated in 1977 as the Willamette Science & Technology Center (WISTEC), an independent 501(c)(3) corporation, and opened in its c…
Explora has been from the very beginning, a collaboration of great visions. It began around 1983 with two individual groups who with no knowledge of each other’s existence had similar ideas: the first group envisioned a “children’s exploratorium,” while the se…
Screenwriting: Takes on L.A. Noir presents scenes from three screenplays spanning 50 years: Double Indemnity (1944), written by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler; The Long Goodbye (1973), written by Leigh Brackett; and P…
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Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for t…
Inspired by breakthroughs in industry and technology, visual culture in the final quarter of the 19th century in France expanded well beyond the traditional media of painting, sculpture, and drawing to include advances i…
Inspired by breakthroughs in industry and technology, visual culture in the final quarter of the 19th century in France expanded well beyond the traditional media of painting, sculpture, and drawing to include advances i…
SPIRITS is a year-long artwork designed to be experienced on your mobile browser. Irish artist john gerrard collected 96 plastic sandals and shoes from beaches across the world, each one carrying unknown stories of the p…