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Arab American museum is a display of the diversity and importance of a people who have combined the culture of the Arab world with a new culture in the United States.

Delacroix's final apartment studio, now housing the Delacroix National Museum, is the setting of the artist's prodigious output in his last years.

Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, is best known for its Mountain Gorillas in the far North, but what happens if you head South?

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.

Meet Lilla Cabot Perry, Jennie Augusta Brownscombe and Alice Bailly: three distinctly talented painters with works at The National Museum of Women in the Arts.

The Swiss National Museum in Château de Prangins near Nyon focuses on the culture and history of French-speaking Western Switzerland. It is a great day trip from Geneva.

Paris is full of opportunities to experience art and culture in so many forms it can be dizzying. Here is a short list of museums to get you started.

The Wallace Collection is a public museum in a stately London townhouse. Tour one of the greatest private collections of art ever bequeathed to the British nation.

The unique outward appearance of the museum gives the visitors the first hint that what they will experience inside will be totally different than other museums.

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and visitor attractions include its Castle, Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, and National Gallery.

Slovakia's capital city, Bratislava, isn't as famous as its neighbors Prague or Vienna - yet. Take the chance to visit the Bratislava Castle and enjoy the Old Town.

Cardiff hosts 2012 Olympic soccer, but this historic city has way more to offer than sporting heritage. Make the most of a visit with this guide to Cardiff's highlights

The 2000 census showed that over half a million Mexicans live in Chicago. Learn more about the traditions the city's biggest ethnic group by visiting these exhibits.

In the drive to preserve Native American culture, three pieces of legislation have made great gains.

A look at the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty, Gyeongju city in South Korea, where some of the country's greatest historical treasures await.

Queen Maud's stylish wardrobe, including her coronation gown, returns to Oslo after an exhibit called Style and Splendour at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Discovering Dublin is easy. It's small enough to walk around and is steeped in history and also loaded with contemporary culture.Temple Bar great for night life an music.

When the 19th century German philosopher Fredrich Neitzsche moved to Turin in 1888 he loved it instantly. He also loved walking and for him Turin was the perfect place.

The Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History emphasizes conservation science with hands-on experiences and computerized kiosks.

Ottawa is Canada's showpiece. The Parliament Buildings and several major museums are centrally located. Accessibility is a high priority in this easy-to-explore city.

At the confluence of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River, Phnom Penh is one of Asia's most delightful capitals, well worth a visit after the temples of Angkor.

The Dordogne claims a unique concentration of prehistoric caves and shelters, particularly in the Vézère Valley which has been designated a World Heritage Site.

After a two-year complete overhaul, the National Museum of American History features high-tech displays, favorite collections and new exhibits.

Princes Street is one of the most elegant streets in Europe. Visit the medieval Old Town and the Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott, for bird's eye views from the top.

Although the identity of the first Pony Express rider to head west remains questionable, there is no doubt about the value of the service provided by the riders.

The capital city of Uganda is a bustling metropolis of street-food, clothes shops, globe trotters and a no-right-of-way traffic policy. What's not to love?

The Top Ten Cardiff attractions include Cardiff Castle, the Millennium Stadium and Millennium Centre, Bute Park and the National Museum and Gallery of Wales.

Tokyo has a number of activities, places, and must-see attractions that are free to visit, including parks, markets, fashion districts, and temples.

The bucolic Paro valley is steeped in history, dotted with traditional Buddhist monasteries and unique cultural attractions in a pristine Himalayan setting.

Studies are currently ongoing, to identify moth species, discovered in Kenya's Rift Valley. The discovery sheds new light to the area's environmental biodiversity

Mention Liverpool and most people think of the Beatles. But travelers soon discover that Liverpool has more national museums and galleries than any other British city.

Cardiff is a modern city with a history. Walk to Cardiff Castle, The Millennium Stadium and The National Museum from the station. Other attractions are further afield.

Traveling in Tokyo need not be exhausting. Often, the city's most popular shopping and entertainment districts are closely located to easily accessible urban oases.

Home to Parliament Hill, the longest ice-skating rink in the world, and an array of museums and art galleries, Ottawa is a fantastic year-round destination.

Fall visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in Wyoming can expect lower-than-summer prices, beautiful foliage, wildlife, hiking, biking and float trips.

Folk Art and Outsider Art have become highly prized and collectible over the last fifty years. In response to that demand, museums have opened around the United States.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell grew up as a scrappy loner who found himself through judo. For 12 years, he represented Colorado as the only Native American in the U.S. Senate.

A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

Dar es Salaam, known as Dar, is a vibrant center of tourism and industry in East Africa, where visitors can enjoy the markets, beaches, arts and crafts and cuisine.

Art book 30,000 Years of Art, with large-scale photographs of world art organized chronologically, includes medieval decorative art from 8th century.

Perfect adventure for affluent seniors: a "Grand Journey" via chartered Challenger 601 to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 15 days with optional bike tours, walks

Sir John Monash, one of the most brilliant World War I generals, helped create the Anzac legend by ensuring his men's courage was enshrined in Australian history.

The Smithsonian museum upgrades its popular exhibit devoted to the fashion and influence of First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama.

Explore one of the most expensive cities in the country without emptying your wallet by visiting these admission-free attractions.

Nominees to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame include the only two-time Breeders' Cup Classic champ, Tiznow, jockey Edgar Prado, and trainer Carl Nafzger.

Tourists in Piemonte's capital can learn about Ancient Egypt, St Giovanni Bosco and Roman influence, or visit Juventus Football Club and the National Museum of Cinema.

A series of earthquakes toppled buildings in central Italy, resulting in a death toll of 297 people in addition to leaving thousands of residents homeless.

The Chicago History Museum will celebrate the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial during a year long event ,sponsored by Exelon, starting on February 12, 2009.

Llyn Cerrig Bach is the site of a major deposit of Iron Age metalwork in a natural lake. It is believed to be a Celtic ritual site.