Museums

An old church full of restored Catholic statues is a makeup artist's labor of love.

The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Travel through the hidden underbelly of the city in colorful tunnels filled with art and history exhibits.

A Tudor-style castle in Brazil holds one of the world's largest armory collections.

A small, emotionally charged room inside the Mario Testino Museum dedicated to Princess Diana and one famous photo shoot.

It was founded by Ralph Nader to educate the public about an often-maligned area of law.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

Peru’s only toy museum houses everything from pre-Inca whistles to lead soldiers and terrifying dolls.

After spending more than a century on the ocean floor, this shipwrecked column is finally resting atop solid ground.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

This massive collection of taxidermy is full of specimens collected by missionaries during their international travels.

This eclectic collection documents the wild legacies of "America's Wickedest Street."