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]]>If you’re a history nerd, you’ll love the fact that not only is the Intrepid impressive, but on board there are also 28 restored aircrafts and the world’s first space shuttle! There are plenty of tours and educational programs, so you can learn all about each important piece of the museum. Even if history isn’t so much your thing, seeing all of these incredible ships, planes, and missiles is a really cool experience. You can always take some awesome pictures!
(@mecheriha)The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum is located on the west side of New York City on Pier 86. It has a beautiful view of the Hudson River and is very central to the rest of the city. It’s also in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, so you can get some great food after your visit! This is surely something you don’t want to miss.
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]]>The Collection
This quaint museum houses a collection of over a thousand antique items pertaining to rural life in Cyprus. From vintage lace and textiles to household tools and farming equipment, the Bee and Embroidery Museum will give you an insight into Cypriot life and culture in the last century.
The Honey
The Bee and Embroidery Museum is the ideal destination if you’re keen to taste some award-winning local honey. Meet the bees and learn all about traditional bee-keeping techniques, as well as the wine making process and local foods like figs, sheep’s cheese, and more.
The Location
Housed in a 300-year-old house in the idyllic village of Kato Drys, the setting of this cute museum is reason enough to visit. Surrounded by wineries, beautiful churches and plenty of hiking opportunities, why not book a stay nearby and take some explore the local area?
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]]>The Louvre, Paris
Yes, that’s right, the world’s most famous art museum located in Paris, France offers free virtual tours of some of their most important exhibits like Egyptian Antiquities and the Galerie d’Apollon. Check them out here for a 360-degree view of some of history’s coolest art.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Using Google Street View’s Arts and Culture technology, you can take a virtual tour of Amsterdam’s most well-known museum, the Rijksmuseum, which is full of world-famous artworks from artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, D.C.
One of Washington, D.C.’s most visited museums, the Smithsonian also offers free self-guided, room-by-room virtual tours. Avoid the crowds while seeing the famous Hall of Mammals, Insect Zoo, and Hall of Paleobiology. It’s a 360-degree tour, so you won’t miss any corner of these exceptional, world-renowned natural history exhibits.
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]]>But what if you’ve been there, done that? Or just want to visit a museum that’ll be less crowded than a can of sardines? Well, look no further than this list of Parisian museums that are both cool and slightly less cramped than the Louvre.
Musée de l’Orangerie
Okay, this one isn’t exactly a hidden gem, but it’s so cool we had to include it on this list. The Musée de l’Orangerie houses some breathtaking Monets as well as other Impressionist master works.
Musée National Rodin
If you’re into sculpture, you’ve got to pay a visit to the Rodin museum. Not only will you see the world famous Thinker, but you’ll also get to wander around some of the most stunning sculpture gardens you’ll ever see.
Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
There’s a reason they call this place “grand.” With an eye-catching glass roof, sprawling galleries, and work by artists like Marc Chagall and Paul Gauguin, the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais is a must-see.
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]]>The project was done by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The new museum is located next to the watchmaker’s oringinal workshop that’s been standing there since the 19th century. The original building was also restored and they are now connected into a museum that recently opened for visitors.
The building’s design is the first thing that attracts the visitors. It’s equally impressive on the inside, holding nearly 300 amazing watches among which is a vintage watch that has over 1,100 parts. It has a special place in the museum and is surrounded by other astronomical watches that are just as fascinating.
Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet is located in the Jura Mountains, providing spectacular views through the huge windows that go from floor to ceiling. The company already started a new project with architects from BIG to build a hotel nearby in order to attract even more people to the area.
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]]>The main idea behind this building was to show how architecture can be combined with nature. Big focus was put on sustainability. The main materials that were used in construction were cement and local organic Bejuco wood, which creates a flowy pattern, alternating with segments of cement that look like waves.
The entire gallery is elevated above ground, resembling a giant tree-house. This was done to ensure that the local wildlife is not disrupted in any way. In addition to this, no trees were cut to in the process of construction.
The roof is made out of branches that let natural light come through and illuminate the entire space, creating a forest-like atmosphere. More light floods in through circular windows of varying shapes and sizes, which puncture the walls. There is also a raised walkway that leads around the gallery. These natural materials give a fresh and unique look to the structure.
Visitors must take off their shoes before stepping in, since connecting with nature is a huge part of the entire experience. They are invited to wander around and interact with the architecture and walk barefoot on the curvy floor, minding their every step.
The gallery is dedicated to exploring new ways of experiencing and creating art. It has hosted many exhibitions of some of the world’s finest visual artists, as well as multiple art programs for local children, and a multidisciplinary residency for aspiring artists, fashion designers, chefs, musicians, etc.
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