Museum

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

Here you can travel the world through your coffee cup. No passport necessary.

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, United Kingdom

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.

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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.

Lewes, Delaware, United States

Zwaanendael Museum

The most unique structures in the entire town.

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Montreal, Canada

Centre d’histoire de Montréal

Backed by a rich history, this Montreal museum adapts with the changing times while also staying true to the city's unique stories.

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

Visitors are welcome to take a refreshing tour of the pumping station - tissues are encouraged!

Aranjuez, Spain

Casa del Labrador

Originally a private residence of Charles IV, King of Spain, the Casa del Labrador is now an art museum.

Fes, Morocco

Palais Royal

Built in 1276, the Palais Royal is the palace of the King of Morocco and visitors can gain access by invitation only.

Paris, France

Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Located within the Louvre, this museum exhibits collections of decorative arts, fashion, and design.

Versailles, France

Château de Versailles

Originally built as a hunting lodge, Versailles became the seat of power for the French monarchy until the French Revolution.

Washington, D.C., United States

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture underwent decades of development before it was passed as the first federally-owned African American museum in the U.S.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art were designed by prominent African American architect Julian T. Abele in 1914.

Wroclaw, Poland

National Museum in Wroclaw

Established in 1947, The National Museum in Wrocław stands as one of Poland's main branches of the National Museum system, with one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country.

Florence, Italy

Uffizi Gallery

One of the most visited art museums in the world, this gallery exhibits Italian Renaissance art once owned by Medici family.

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Madrid, Spain

Crystal Palace

While originally designed as a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid currently houses art exhibits for the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofia.

Oranienbaum-Worlitz, Germany

Gothic House

Originally Located in Germany's Garden Realm, the Gothic House was originally built as a gardener's apartment and was transformed into a private residence for Prince Leopold III.