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The Street Shrines of Victoria
36.0453, 14.2375
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50.3301, 12.9532
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Brussels, Belgium
Autoworld
From motorcycles to firetrucks and sports cars to horse-drawn carriages, this Belgian collection goes beyond rare cars.
Brussels, Belgium
Wiertz Museum
The former home and studio of Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz is now a museum dedicated to his work.
Zaragoza, Spain
Educational Museum Origami Zaragoza
The first museum in Europe dedicated to the art of origami.
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10 of the Weirdest, Wildest Museum Stories You'll Ever Read
Illustrator Bob Eckstein shares his favorite strange stories from some of the world's most famous museums.
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile Carnival Museum
In 1703, French settlers in what is now Mobile celebrated the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
Miami, Florida
Bobblehead Museum
This extensive display of bobbleheads is a tribute to one of the most unique pieces of sports memorabilia.
Hamilton, Missouri
Missouri Quilt Museum
See the world's biggest spool of thread, along with the largest collection of sewing machines.
Beaufort, Australia
Cyril Callister Museum
Housed in a refurbished gas station, this small museum is a tribute to the inventor of Vegemite.
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Podcast: Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum
A small town museum remembers where the infamous—but often misunderstood—couple’s story ended.
Poznań, Poland
Medieval Execution Pole
This 16th-century pole was once used in brutal public executions.
Bloomfield, Missouri
The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library
The first military newspaper in U.S. history was printed in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Viksø Helmets
Discovered in a peat bog, these horned helms come from a thousand years before the Viking Age.
Georgetown, South Carolina
Gullah Museum
A unique museum that uses visual art and storytelling to reveal the hidden history of the Gullah Geechee and their African ancestors.
Manchester, England
RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
Over 300 historical instruments from around the world can be found in the Royal Northern College of Music's basement.
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Podcast: Showgirl Magic Museum
In San Francisco, learn all about the history of showgirls.
Amman, Jordan
Old Signs of Amman Museum
Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.
Denbigh, Wales
1950s Museum Denbigh
One person's collection from the era.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Step aboard the first ship to circumnavigate North America.
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