MUSEUMS

Canadian Museum Builds LEGO Mobility Device for Its Three-Footed Resident Turtle

A clever team at Canada’s Museum of Natural History built a LEGO mobility aid to help a turtle named Root move around with ease.

Parts of Harriet Tubman’s and Ben Ross‘s lives are shown in a new virtual museum.

New Virtual Museum Lets You Explore Harriet Tubman’s Teenage Home

Peer into Harriet Tubman‘s father’s home via the Maryland Department of Transportation‘s new virtual museum.

Robert Kennicott, pictured against Alaska’s Kennicott Glacier, was a key figure in the Smithsonian’s formative years.

Death of a Scientist: The Mysterious Demise of Smithsonian Pioneer Robert Kennicott

In 1866, Kennicott was found dead near the Yukon River. It would be 150 years before anyone knew why.

James Cowan Smith really wanted people at the National Gallery in Edinburgh to see this painting of his deceased dog, Callum.

6 Unusual Bequests Left to Art Galleries and Museums

People donate artwork, objects, and even money to the institution of their choice. But sometimes, museums and galleries wind up receiving something odd—or something fairly normal, but with strange stipulations attached.

The USS ‘Cobia’ is a living memorial—and an Airbnb attraction.

You Can Book a Night on a World War II Submarine Through Airbnb

Wisconsin's USS ‘Cobia’ offers guests a living history lesson via Airbnb.

Cats become royalty at the Shanghai Museum.

Cats Invited to Egyptian Exhibit for ‘Meowseum Nights’ in Shanghai

The Shanghai Museum‘s “Meowseum Nights” allowed cats to witness their history.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of the institutions fooled by an expert art forger.

8 of the Most Notorious Art Forgeries in History

Some of history's most notorious forgeries include a Vermeer that tricked a Nazi and a fake sculpture by Michelangelo.

Tim Burton at the "The World Of Tim Burton" press preview in Tokyo

“The World of Tim Burton” Exhibit Makes Its Final Stop in London

Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.

The Most Overpriced Tourist Attraction in Each State, Mapped

You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

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The Top 10 European Cities for Free Attractions

Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.

Nintendo’s newest attraction is now open.

Attention Video Game Fans: A Nintendo Museum Just Opened in Japan

Here’s another reason to add Japan to your bucket list: a Nintendo museum just opened in the country.

Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are among the most famous objects in the Smithsonian collections.

11 Fascinating Facts About the Smithsonian’s Collections

The museum’s benefactor eventually became part of its collection.

Replicas of golden sarcophagi are showcased in “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures.”

See Exact Replicas of King Tut’s Treasures in His Recreated Tomb

If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb.

The Nude Statue That Shocked Victorian England

Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow delighted Victorian audiences with his toned physique and weightlifting skills. But his statue at the British Museum didn’t last long.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

One of the rooms inside the Explorers Club headquarters.

11 Awesome Artifacts You Can See at the Explorers Club

The Explorers Club keeps some odd artifacts in its collection, including a stuffed whale penis.

Skeleton projected onto life-sized elephant model at ’The Secret World of Elephants’ exhibit.

Explore the Secret World of Elephants With the American Museum of Natural History’s New Exhibition

A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.

Explore the History of the Internet Through This Online Museum

From ARPANET to Myspace, this internet timeline hits all the important milestones.

Optimus Prime could go into the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

This pair of men's black leather Blucher ankle boots from the 1840s was found under floor of an old military prison at Weedon, Northants, in 1939.

Lost Soles: When Concealed Shoes Kept Witches Away

The folk magic tradition of concealing shoes to trap witches probably started in the Middle Ages.

Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Top Free Tourist Attraction in Each State

From world-class museums to stunning national parks, here are the top-rated free tourist attractions in all 50 states.

Which offbeat attraction do you want to visit?

The Coolest Offbeat Attraction in All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.)

Let’s take a roadtrip through the country, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a collection of human brains, and much more.

Pablo Picasso: fond of painting over his own work.

8 Paintings That Were Hiding Something

Just underneath the surface of many paintings, both famous and obscure, is another hidden painting that could have been.