Museums

The Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii was built in 1882 by David Kalakaua. Kalakaua was the last king of Hawaii. The palace is three storied high and is a great place to discover some of the history of Hawaii.

After the overthrow of the King’s sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested.

The Cancun Museum located in Cancun, Mexico it located on the ground floor of the convention center. There you will discover and trace back the lineage of the Maya culture as you view the many displays of artifacts that are 1,000 - 1,500 years old.

The Telfair Museum of Art opened in 1886 when Mary Telfair left all of her belongings and estate to the Georgia Society. The museum is now the oldest art museum in the Southern territory.

Made up of three buildings, with very different, but equally fascinating architecture, the art and cultural artifacts inside are not the only jewels to see. The Telfair Academy has a neo-classical design and offers a glimpse into 19th century life.

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is located in the Bellagio and is home to an impressive collection of work of arts. The gallery has a fine display of paintings and sculptures that were made by artists from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the works of arts include originals by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh.

The Rijksmuseum is believed to be one of the treasures of Amsterdam and is a stop that everyone must make in order to truly enjoy the country. The exhibits they have include paintings from the 17th century Golden Age period featuring artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and Frans Hals.

Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” is the museum’s centerpiece. You’ll also find works from the Middle Ages and the 18th and 19th centuries, superb collections of silver and delftware ceramics, old doll’s houses and fantastic examples of Asian Art.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida was first opened in 1961. It is most famous for the beautiful gardens that are displayed and full of exotic flowers and walkways that allow you to better view and relax as you walk your way through.

The collection that is housed in the museum focuses on the history of art and has exhibits that cover over the many years. They go as far back as the ancient times and span all the way to the 20th century. Temporary exhibits are also presented throughout the year.

The Pantheon is one of the most historic buildings in Rome, Italy and is something that should not be overlooked when you are there for a visit. The structure was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and restored by Domitian. Later it was re-built by Hadrian – which is when the dome was added.

The J. Paul Getty Museum is one of the best museums in Los Angeles, California. Inside you will be able to view a variety of sculptures, photographs, and paintings. They also have old manuscripts and decorative arts that will amaze you.

If ever you visit New York City you must make sure to stop off at the Rose Museum in Carnegie Hall. The Rose Museum opened in 1991 as a part of the 100th anniversary to Carnegie Hall. It is located on the first tier level of the Hall and is home to exhibitions (that may vary during the year) and a collection of art taken from the archives of the Carnegie Hall.

The Musee National des Douanes located in Bordeaux, France has close to 5,000 objects that give visitors a look into the life and times of an officer of France. They have on display many uniforms, furniture, paintings, arms, tools, and engravings of what they used to look like, the jobs they had, and the tools they used.