Educational Institutions

Spanning all cultures and eras, Humanity's quest for knowledge is a constant from time immemorial. Each of the places and spaces within this theme have a connection to learning. Some formal, others less so.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Ralph Bunche Elementary School

This elementary school is named for Ralph Bunche, the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Kildare, Ireland

Maynooth University

Ireland's youngest, smallest, and fastest growing university was once a part of an 18th century Catholic school.

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Cassopolis, Michigan, United States

Geneva School

The county and a story about one of it's most famous citizens will lure you in.

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Evian-les-Bains, France

Palais Lumière

A fitting name for two brothers who illuminated the world on the wonders of cinema.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States

Oberlin College Bibbins Hall

There once was a time when musical instruments were an unwelcome sound in this conservatory of music.

Poznań, Poland

Collegium Maius

Now a school of medicine, this university can trace its roots back to a king.

Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo

A building grand enough to receive the Japanese emperor on his visits to the capital.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Geographic Society

This exploration society emerged as a great connector of Portugues citizens and students living across the globe.

La Jolla, California, United States

Salk Institute

This scientific research institute is considered the defining work of architect Louis Kahn.

Admont, Austria

Admont Abbey Library

This design of this monastery library - the largest in the world - was inspired by the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment.

Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, United States

Phipps Conservatory

The Conservatory is considered one of the greenest facilities in the world.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge University Boat Club

It started as a rivalry without a venue amongst two undergraduate friends. Now the Cambridge vs. Oxford University Boat Race is nearly a 200-year tradition.

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

Bizzell Memorial Library, University of Oklahoma

George McLaurin, OU's first African American student, studied in the mezzanine of the Bizzell Memorial Library while earning his doctorate, because he was not allowed in the Great Reading Room due to his race.

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Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States

Portsmouth Abbey School

Comprising of 27 buildings on a 500-acre campus, the Abbey’s grounds are renowned for its architecture.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

National Library of Cambodia

Only 20% of its original collection remains, but this National Library's aesthetic harkens back to a bygone era where freedom of information was not so free.

Hamilton, New Jersey, United States

Domestic Arts Building

Now a part of the Grounds for Sculpture park, the Domestic Arts Building was one of the first exhibit halls at the New Jersey State Fair.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Aviation Academy

Ethiopian Aviation Academy is the largest aviation academy in Africa and the training grounds for Ethiopian Airlines.

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Cornwall, United Kingdom

Mevagissey Aquarium

Nestled in 1 of 3 Charity Trust Ports in the U.K., this petit aquarium that once harbored Royal lifeboats, now educates the pubic on local marine life and restoring their historic harbour.

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Registan

This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.

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