This was only one of the plethora of awesome and hands on displays at the museum. They had a great exhibit on weather, showing off everything from avalanches to tornadoes. Again, a lot of hands on activities here to really show someone how mother nature gets the job done. A must see for anyone interested in how things work.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Museum of Science and Industry @ Chicago
This was only one of the plethora of awesome and hands on displays at the museum. They had a great exhibit on weather, showing off everything from avalanches to tornadoes. Again, a lot of hands on activities here to really show someone how mother nature gets the job done. A must see for anyone interested in how things work.
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
We forgot the camera! After taking the subway all the way to the museum, we realized we left the hotel without the camera! Even though we left without it, we still had a great time at the museum! The museum had just been renovated only a few months before our visit. The biggest attraction for us was the new American wing. It was really great! They had the original Paul Revere painting, a few original paintings of George Washington and Paul Revere silver! The museum had each wing set up so each of the collections spanned three time periods. Each time span was on a different floor. I thought this was poorly set up. The collections were not gradual in one consistent floor instead they stopped then started on a different level. I was so tired of going up and down steps to see the entire exhibit! Needless to say we did not see the whole museum. It was too large and I did not like going up and down all the staircases. Instead we only looked at the exhibits we picked out from the directory. Then we saw a few exhibits nearby since they were on the same level. The collections also ran into each other and it became confusing as to which way to look to see the entire exhibit. Walking out the door of the Asian exhibit I was all of the sudden in the modern art room. Instead, I thought they should have had all the Asian collection on one floor that lead the patron through the entire Asian section instead of splitting it up.
This museum was by far the most expensive. But, it was also the most packed with stuff to do! Even though I did not see the whole museum, I got to see a lot for my money. As we walked through the museum, we eventually got so physically tired we had to sit down! But, the gift shop was a nice change of pace after looking at all the art all day. Yet, the gift shop only gave discounts to students who went to school in the Boston area, even though I had my out of state school ID I did not get a discount. The museum was long, but overall I was happy I went. It was easy to get to as it was right off the subway. There is a stop in front of the museum. After we went, we stopped for lunch at a local pub called the Squealing Pig! It had fantastic haddock chowder! The museum is located around several college campuses such as the Massachusetts Design School and the Harvard Medical School. It was fun to explore after seeing the museum! I would suggest leaving a lot of time in order to fully get your money's worth out of this museum! I would also suggest taking breaks throughout your time there because it is so large! This museum is a must see when visiting Boston!
This was my favorite piece held by the museum:
Check out their website before attending the museum to plan your trip: http://www.mfa.org/
This museum was by far the most expensive. But, it was also the most packed with stuff to do! Even though I did not see the whole museum, I got to see a lot for my money. As we walked through the museum, we eventually got so physically tired we had to sit down! But, the gift shop was a nice change of pace after looking at all the art all day. Yet, the gift shop only gave discounts to students who went to school in the Boston area, even though I had my out of state school ID I did not get a discount. The museum was long, but overall I was happy I went. It was easy to get to as it was right off the subway. There is a stop in front of the museum. After we went, we stopped for lunch at a local pub called the Squealing Pig! It had fantastic haddock chowder! The museum is located around several college campuses such as the Massachusetts Design School and the Harvard Medical School. It was fun to explore after seeing the museum! I would suggest leaving a lot of time in order to fully get your money's worth out of this museum! I would also suggest taking breaks throughout your time there because it is so large! This museum is a must see when visiting Boston!
This was my favorite piece held by the museum:
Check out their website before attending the museum to plan your trip: http://www.mfa.org/
The Paul Revere House and Museum
The first stop of the day early on Thursday morning! This museum was the most uneventful and boring stop of the trip. The tour consisted of walking through the house of only four rooms. The only artifacts of Paul Revere's were in a display case on the upper level. We were stuck behind a large group of people so it was hard to see what was on display. But, I will have to say I still learned a lot and the Revere silver was amazing to see in person! Off to the next stop on the Freedom Trail!
The Old State House, Boston MA
The best museum we visited in Boston! Even though it was very cold, we decided to take the free Boston Massacre Tour offered by the museum. It was awesome! The tour guide was energetic and a lot of fun! I learned so much about this unique historical moment! After the tour, we walked through the museum inside, which as only a few bucks admission. It was small, only about five rooms but packed with really cool informational posters, interactive speakers and a multimedia room which played the story of the Boston Massacre over a speaker while lights lit up different parts of the room! The museum was really cool and nice and easy to get through! We were able to get off and on our way to Faneuil Hall, the next stop on the Freedom Trail! I also stopped at the gift shop which offered a large variety of souvenirs and was able to get gifts for everyone in my family!
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel Museum
The museum located inside the hotel we stayed at in Boston, MA during our spring break, March 22-26.
USS Constitution Museum, Boston MA
Here I am at the USS Constitution, the second to last stop on the Freedom Trail! It only took my boyfriend, Tom and me two days to complete the Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution was visited on day two!
Boat Tour
After walking through metal detectors, we got a free tour of the USS Constitution battle ship, the oldest active Navy battle ship! It was a lot of fun! We were lead through the ship by an active Navy officer. There we felt what it was like for the men to live on this boat for months at a time!
The Visitor's Center
Not only did we get to see the actual USS Constitution, but we learned about its history as well. The visitor's center had a wonderful exhibit set up about the history of the boat. It had several panels and posters of information and even small interactive scenes where patrons could sail and dock a mini boat!
The USS Constitution Museum
Tom and I decided to visit Boston during our spring break. It was horribly cold and even snowed the day we came here during their off season! Many of the museums were closed in Boston during the off season and I'm glad this one remained open! It was one of Tom's highlights of our Boston trip! My legs were so cold and tired after all the walking in the freezing cold! The museum was nice to walk through after walking in the cold all day! It had a great history of shipping in Boston! I really learned a lot about boats, importing and exporting goods as well as pirates! It was a great time and is perfect for any age! It was nice to warm up in the museum then head to Bunker Hill!
Check out their website: http://www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution/
Boat Tour
After walking through metal detectors, we got a free tour of the USS Constitution battle ship, the oldest active Navy battle ship! It was a lot of fun! We were lead through the ship by an active Navy officer. There we felt what it was like for the men to live on this boat for months at a time!
The Visitor's Center
Not only did we get to see the actual USS Constitution, but we learned about its history as well. The visitor's center had a wonderful exhibit set up about the history of the boat. It had several panels and posters of information and even small interactive scenes where patrons could sail and dock a mini boat!
The USS Constitution Museum
Tom and I decided to visit Boston during our spring break. It was horribly cold and even snowed the day we came here during their off season! Many of the museums were closed in Boston during the off season and I'm glad this one remained open! It was one of Tom's highlights of our Boston trip! My legs were so cold and tired after all the walking in the freezing cold! The museum was nice to walk through after walking in the cold all day! It had a great history of shipping in Boston! I really learned a lot about boats, importing and exporting goods as well as pirates! It was a great time and is perfect for any age! It was nice to warm up in the museum then head to Bunker Hill!
Check out their website: http://www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution/
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Louisville Science Museum
Only visiting Louisville for a weekend because of a last minute interview, my boyfriend Tom and I managed to see the Louisville in one day! After walking in downtown Tom and I ran into this science museum. We has a great time exploring the science museum even though we didn't have much time!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Louisville Slugger Museum
One of the best museums I have visited was the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, KY. The 30 min. tour of the factory I saw pieces of wood be turned into bats, right before my eyes! In about 30 seconds, each bat is cut and sanded down to the exact width for each player. During my visit, the bats were being made for the Cincinnati Reds! After the tour, we were dropped of at the museum, where I held different bats, watched a simulation of a real pitch and looked at some of the real life figures made of famous baseball players! The Louisville slugger museum was a great time for any age! We even received a free mini Louisville slugger bat at the end of the tour to take home as a souvenir!
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