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Athens, Greece
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
Dating from the 18th century to today, this museum houses a collection of over 1,200 musical instruments.
Burbank, California
Gordon R. Howard Museum
Home to a massive collection curated by the Burbank Historical Society, this museum examines every aspect of life in the city known for aviation and the film industry.
Davenport, Iowa
Mississippi Spoon Gallery
More than 10,000 spoons, some more than a century old, are gathered here.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Soo Line Historical Museum
The museum showcases the largest private silver collection in Canada, featuring 3,333 pieces.
Taylors, South Carolina
Mad Century Studios and the House of the Improbable
This oddities museum and folk art environment encourages visitors to play, explore, create, and even add to the environment itself.
Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Military Museum
A history of the U.S. military, with a focus on Pennsylvania's contributions.
Bellaire, Ohio
National Imperial Glass Museum
Collectors keep the story of Ohio Valley glassmaking alive.
Moundsville, West Virginia
Fostoria Glass Museum
The legacy of the Ohio-founded Fostoria Glass Company lives on in West Virginia.
Plymouth, Connecticut
Lock Museum of America
Explore the world's largest collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate hardware, and crack the code on an antique-filled escape room.
Hakone, Japan
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest)
The first Venetian glass exhibit in Japan and one of the largest in the world.
St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Malta Classic Car Collection
One Maltese man’s hobby became an extensive collection of restored automobiles, motoring paraphernalia, and antiques.
Rome, Italy
Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica
An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.
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Discover Secret Swimming Holes and Hidden History in Crystal River, Florida
Citrus County, with its natural springs and plentiful manatees, is full of surprises
Lleida, Spain
Casa dels Gegants
Discover everything there is to know about Catalan giants and "Big-Heads."
Elk City, Oklahoma
National Route 66 Museum
An Oklahoma museum that celebrates the history of the "Mother Road."
Leipzig, Germany
Clown-Museum Leipzig
This small museum takes the business of clowning quite seriously.
Angier, North Carolina
Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library
A lovingly created and maintained collection of decorative gourd art.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Cijin Shell Gallery
This seaside museum boasts a colorful collection of over 3,000 shells, the largest in Taiwan.
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