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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Gartner Auditorium
A grand organ's renovated concert space is housed in an unexpected institution.
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Krasnodar, Russia
The Krasnodar State Historic and Archaeological Museum-Reserve of Felitsyn E.D.
This Museum goes on underwater archeological expeditions to gather artifacts for its exhibits.
Le Locle, Switzerland
Château des Monts
Passed down through generations of watchmakers, this Chateau now houses a clock museum.
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Burroughs Home & Gardens
A mansion that hosted a cast of characters that were the envy of all Ft. Myers.
New York, New York, United States
American Museum of Natural History
That spirit of exploration is shared by museum goers, as they’re invited to observe 45 permanent exhibition halls—including one dedicated to the extraordinary achievements of intrepid polar explorer.
New York, New York, United States
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
David Webb found his muse by frequenting the Met.
Washington DC, United States
Fellows Building – Dumbarton Oaks
Intellectual debates and lively parties were enjoyed at this residence for Harvard research fellows.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Carpenters’ Hall
This assembly hall has played host to a slew of visitors from rebellious revolutionaries to notorious bank robbers.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
A cutting edge contemporary art museum that once was centuries deep in Danish riches and royalty.
Rochester, New York, United States
George Eastman Museum
He not only invented roll film, his coined slogan told the success story simply and pointedly, ‘You push the button, we do the rest.’
Turin, Italy
Historic Line 7
This "moving museum" offers tours of the ancient city of Turin by historic tram car.
Nice, France
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
Jules Chéret was painter and lithographer who had a widespread impact on the city and French culture and some may say he was the father of the modern poster.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapı Palace
Home to the Spoonmaker's Diamond, the fourth largest diamond in the world.
Washington DC, United States
Hillwood Estate
A mid-1950s Estate belonging to the heir of an American cereal empire showcases a lifestyle of 18th century European décor while also providing a space for the occasional philanthropic party…or two.
Washington DC, United States
The Renwick Gallery
Became the first museum intentionally designed for art to "encourage American genius," and so was dubbed the "American Louvre" to establish Washington as the cultural center of the nation.
Washington DC, United States
Larz Anderson House
Once described as a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence,” this turn-of-the-20th century aristocratic mansion was built in a European state of mind with its dominating English and Italian influences.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Royal Pavilion
This museum was originally built as a summer palace for King George IV.
Ontario, Canada
Rideau Street Chapel
Originally built in 1888, the Rideau Street Chapel is now housed in the National Gallery of Canada.
Aveiro, Portugal
Museu Arte Nova
The Museu Art Nova celebrates the history and prominence Art Nouveau style of architecture in Aveiro.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Getty Center
The Getty Center is the namesake of J. Paul Getty, an American oil tycoon and at one time the world's wealthiest man.
Porto, Portugal
Palacio da Bolsa
Built on the site of a burned down convent, the Palacio da Bolsa building was built to provide Porto with a site for its stock exchange.
Choroszcz, Poland
Branicki Palace
Built as the summer home of Count Jan Branicki, the second highest military comamander of the Kingdom of Poland.
Marrakech, Morocco
Dar El Bacha
A prestigious Moroccan museum becomes not only a stunning display of Islamic architecture, but also houses a world renowned coffee shop within.
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Half Moon Bay Jail Museum
The Half Moon Bay Jail Museum held local troublemakers for fifty years before it was transformed into a local history museum.
Manchester, England
Whitworth Art Gallery
Established in 1889, the Whitworth has steadily transformed itself over the decades to remain one of England’s preeminent art galleries.
Moscow, Russia
The Dutch House at the Kuskovo Estate
The Dutch House at Kuskovo Palace once hosted dinners for guests of Russian nobility during the height of the estate's popularity.
Zürich, Switzerland
Kunsthaus Zürich
When a group of friends got together in 1787 to talk about art, their passions evolved into the Kunsthaus Zurich, the soon-to-be largest art museum in Switzerland.
Barranquilla, Colombia
Cultural Center of Barranquilla
This bright, banana yellow building was the former Customs House for Colombia's major seaport of Barranquilla.
Moscow, Russia
Chambers of the Romanov Boyars
Former residence of Russia's early elite, the Chambers are now a museum depicting 17th century life in Russia.
Tokyo, Japan
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
This outdoor assembly and reconstruction of now 30 traditional buildings in Koganei Park are models of the Japanese experience since the Edo period that have been otherwise lost to natural disaster, warfare and city redevelopment.
Montreal, Canada
Centre d’histoire de Montréal
Currently housed in a historic fire station, the Centre d'histoire de Montréal contains over 4,000 artifacts of Montreal history.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Culture House
The stately structure in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland was initially commissioned to house the National Library and the National Archives.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes, or Palace of the Running Waters, is a water pumping station in Buenos Aires built in 1887.
Aranjuez, Spain
Casa del Labrador
Originally a private residence of Charles IV, King of Spain, the Casa del Labrador is now an art museum.