Museums and Collections

This excellent museum recreates the boom days of the herring rush in the "Atlantic Klondike."

An eerie, little-known Neapolitan museum filled with preserved human remains.

One of two lighted lanterns hung in the church belfry on the eve of the Revolutionary War to warn that the British were on their way.

Artifacts and exhibits tell the story of a small town that has punched above its weight and influenced history.

Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.

Countless expeditions have left Tasmania to explore Antarctica, but this island state has an even deeper connection with the sea.

A retro walk through the history of the tube.

The pioneering photographer's prints are immortalized inside her childhood home.

The farming museum contains an extensive taxidermy collection, including the world's largest stuffed horse.

This secret collection of the strange and occult was rediscovered in a forgotten room of an old house.

Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.

Mexico's largest collection of masks is found in the ruins of an abandoned convent.

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.

Devilish masks, handicrafts, and pieces of old buildings create a snapshot of life in a historic Alpine region.

The quirky collection includes treasures like Elvis' underwear, Bob Barker's toothbrush, and hundreds of sock monkeys.