Mutter: Humans of all Shapes
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia combines human oddities with education. In it, you will find skulls, disfigurations, and medical information. The College of Physicians in Philadelphia, which founded the museum, sees it as an opportunity to educate the public about the medical past and what it means to be human.
Run for the Roses
The Kentucky Derby Museum near Louisville, Kentucky, celebrates the most famous horse race in the land and gives visitors a sense of the history surrounding the sport. The museum opened on land donated in 1985 by Churchill Downs, where the race is run, and sees over 200,000 visitors a year.
Hear the Roar, See the Bikes
The Harley-Davidson Museum in the heart of the motorcycle maker's hometown of Milwaukee opened its doors to the public on July 12, 2008. It's a ride through the past of the iconic American brand and is designed to introduce visitors to the joy of rumbling down the highway on a Harley.
Hole in One
Located in the heart of the Ohio State University's sports complex, the Jack Nicklaus Museum in the golfer's hometown is a celebration of one of golf's greats. The museum includes trophies, photographs, and mementos from his career.
An Experience
In Seattle near the Space Needle, you'll find the Experience Music Project, named after Seattle native Jimi Hendrix's band. The building also houses the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, the world's first museum devoted to the ideas found in sci-fi.
The Truth is Out There
In 1990, the idea of a home for information on New Mexico's famed Roswell Incident and other UFO phenomena occurred to Walter Haut, who had been involved in the incident in the 1940s. He and another Roswell participant, Glenn Dennis, got the ball rolling and opened the museum to visitors in 1992.
A Glittering Tribute
Founded in Las Vegas in 1979 by the flamboyant entertainer Liberace, the Liberace Museum features dazzling jewelry, rare antiques, the stars wardrobe and pianos, and his custom car collection. Proceeds from the museum support The Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, which has funded scholarships since 1976.
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