Museum

Cologne, Germany

Kolnisches Stadtmuseum

Housed in a historic arsenal, this museum presents the history of Cologne from the Middle Ages to present day.

Steyl, Netherlands

Missiemuseum Steyl

Intended to educate future missionaries on distant countries and cultures, this museum's collection comprises nearly 1500 taxidermy animals from across the globe.

Norfolk, United Kingdom

Wolterton Hall

This Georgian-style manor house in Norfolk, England has undergone countless restorations since the 18th century.

Sceaux, France

Chateau de Sceaux

Six miles outside Paris sits an art museum inside a chateaux featuring the largest collection by artists by the famed "School of Paris".

Edinburgh, Scotland

National Portrait Gallery

This grand, Neo Gothic building housed thousands of portraits of Scots.

AWA visted here

Presented with

West of Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Memnon

Guard posts like this one exist near many tourist areas in Egypt, including at the Colossi of Memnon, two stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

London, United Kingdom

Fishmongers’ Hall

Home of the still-functioning guild of fishmongers, who received their first royal charter in 1272.

Prague, Czech Republic

Czech Museum of Music

This Czech museum was once a convent. It has been converted to house the historical music collection of Prague.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Ca’ d’Zan

Formerly the home of circus owner, John Ringling, this five story Venetian Gothic style estate is today considered one of America's architectural treasures.

Alupka, Crimea, Ukraine

Vorontsov Palace

Winston Churchill once stayed in this Ukrainian palace. He was so enamored by the decor that he asked Stalin if he could take a piece home, to which Stalin said no.

Garzon, Uruguay

Terra Nostra

This former cattle ranch was the epicenter of a thriving town in Uruguay. Today, that town has a population of only 200 dedicated to rural activity and granite quarries.

Milan, Italy

Fondazione Prada

Founded by fashion designer Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli, this art institute is housed in a former 1910's gin distillery.

Presented with

Dublin, Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

Gailearai Naisiunta na heireann, Founded in 1854, houses the national collection of Irish and European art.

Old Westbury, New York, United States

Old Westbury Gardens

This English-style manor in New York was the set of several famous American films.

London, United Kingdom

London Transport Museum

Exploring the history of urban transport from 1800 on, this transportation museum in London features over half a million items, including this restored tube carriage from 1938.

Lisbon, Portugal

Palacio Foz

This extravagant pink palace was once occupied by the Marquee of Foz and is now open for guided tours.

St. Petersburg, Russia

Moika Palace

Famous as the site of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, this Russian palace is one of few aristocratic homes in St. Petersburg to have retained much of its interior decor.

Istanbul, Turkey

Salt Institution

This Turkish cultural institution resides in what was once the state bank of the Ottoman Empire.

From the Community

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore Conservatory

Created specifically for exotic palms, this historic glass house provides an unobstructed space for the trees to flourish.

Entre Rios, Argentina

Palacio San Jose

Declared a National Monument within Argentina in 1935, this palace was the personal residence of Justo Jose de Urquiza.

Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy

Villa Melzi d’Eril

Decorated by some of the most famous artists of their time, this Italian villa with sprawling gardens was the home to the Duke of Lodi.

Paris, France

Musee Rodin

Boasting two locations filled ewith masterpieces, this museum in Paris, France is dedicated to the works of French sculptor, August Rodin.

Oliwa, Poland

Abbot’s Palace

Cistercian monks once lived in this modern art museum, originally built in the 15th century.

Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde Mansion

Commissioned by Danish King Christian VI as a place for the royal family to stay when they passed through Roskilde, this mansion is now an art museum.

Hyderabad, India

Chowmahalla Palace

Completed over the course of 100+ years, this Indian palace reflects a mix of architectural styles.

Segovia, Spain

Palacio Real de Riofrio

Constructed in 1752, this pink palace was once home to the Spanish Royal Family.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rijksmuseum Library

This research library is a Renaissance and Gothic-style dream with one of the world's largest art history collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

From the Community

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Art Institute of Chicago

This art museum, originally intended for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, stands today as one of the leading fine arts institutions in the U.S.

Saxony, Germany

Little Pheasant Castle

This exotic castle, the smallest and last of its kind in Saxon, Germany, was dubbed "Paradise in a Nutshell".

Oslo, Norway

Norwegian Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Norway in the capital of Oslo is still protected by royal guards today.

From the Community

Lauder, Scotland

Thirlestane Castle

Feuds characterized the early life of this Scottish castle, which passed through generations until being donated as a museum complete with a historic toy collection.

Walbrzych, Poland

Ksiaz Castle

This castle is the largest in Poland and has a network of secret tunnels below its charming pink facade linked to World War II.

Munich, Germany

Nymphenburg Palace

Home and chancery for the Dukes of Bavaria, now open to the public, this baroque palace is one of the most famous sites in Munich, Germany.

Historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States

Dwight House

A remnant and reminder of colonial America, this house was originally built in 1754 and is now part of the Deerfield museum.

Oslo, Norway

Norsk Folkemuseum

Open air museum of Norwegian history that includes the oldest wooden dwelling in the world.