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If design and fashion happen to be two of your biggest fashions, you shouldn’t miss this tiny privately owned museum while in Santiago. Its collection includes everything from textiles and costumes to decorative arts and accessories, dating from the 50s and 60s to today.
National Aerospace Museum
You can find museums dedicated to different means of transportation scattered all around Santiago, and this one also falls under that category. It’s dedicated to aeronautical and space heritage, and it features exhibits, aircraft halls, and a special kid-friendly corner.
Mirador Interactive Museum
Interactive museums are always a great idea when you’re visiting a new city with your entire family, and Santiago has one in store. Mirador is home to many fun interactive exhibits related to science and technology, and people of all ages will enjoy it in equal measure.
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A visit to Lisbon is incomplete if you don’t take a tram ride, since they happen to be one of the most popular means of transportation in this city. If you want to learn more about the history of trams and check out an impressive historic collection, Carris Museum is the place to be.
National Coach Museum
Lisbon also happens to be home to one of the best collections of historical carriages in the entire world. Housed inside the Royal Riding Hall of Belém, the National Coach Museum is home to ornate carriages dating back from the 16th to the 19th century and it’s one of the most visited museums in the entire city.
(@museudoscoches)National Museum of Costume
Museums dedicated to different means of transportation aren’t Lisbon’s only oddities. National Museum of Costume is housed inside Monteiro-Mor Palace, and it will rock your world with its exhibits of historical costumes, garments, and accessories, dating all the way back to the 18th century.
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]]>Montreal Insectarium
Most people are afraid of insects and avoid them at all costs, but not those travelers who are daring enough to step their foot in this museum. With an impressive collection of around 250,000 live and dead insects, including butterflies, bees, and edible bugs, this is one of the largest institutions of its kind in the entire world.
Barbie Expo
If Barbie doll used to be your favorite toy growing up and you still miss those carefree days, this museum is just the thing you need. Barbie Expo is located inside Les Cours Mont-Royal mall and it showcases over a thousand Barbie dolls in extravagant outfits.
Emile Berliner Museum
Fans of music and all things retro will feel right at home in this museum. Its main goal is to celebrate the history of the audio industry and recording technology, and it features an impressive collection of antique gramophones, recording equipment, televisions, and much more.
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]]>The Russian Vodka Museum
A trip to Russia is incomplete if you don’t try some vodka, but how about visiting a museum that honors this beloved national drink? In addition to featuring exhibitions that explore the history of vodka, this museum also offers vodka tastings and guided tours.
Grand Maket Rossiya
Fans of miniature art will feel right at home at Russia’s largest model layout, which covers the area of 8,600 square feet. The main goal was to create a model that represents different regions of the Russian Federation, completed with replicas of actual buildings and moving rails.
Museum of Hygiene
Arguably the weirdest museum in Saint Petersburg, this institution had one goal in mind—educating people about the dangers of germs and filth. There are many bizarre objects on display, including one of Pavlov’s original dogs for some reason.
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]]>Zwack Unicum Museum
Going to Hungary without trying unicum is like never going at all since it’s one of the most popular national drinks in this country. If you want to explore its history, head to Zwack distillery, which also happens to be the home to an impressive collection of mini alcohol bottles.
(@ludivine_langlois)Flipper Muzeum
Even if you thought that the days of playing pinball are long behind you, you should consider revisiting them in this museum. It’s home to a great collection of classic pinball machines, and the best part of the whole experience is that you get to use them like they’re brand-new.
Museum of Sweets and Selfies
Selfie museums experienced a huge boom in the last few years because they provide an immersive experience and a great photo-op for people of all ages. Budapest is also home to one of these museums, and there’s even a confectionery on the spot if you’re not in the mood to take selfies.
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]]>Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions first opened its doors in Zagreb, before expanding to the rest of the world. You can find one of the museums from this popular franchise in Belgrade, and it offers some of the same, picture-perfect optical illusions that you can find in other ones.
Selfie Museum
Immersive museums that will fit right in on your Instagram feed are all the rage in Belgrade. The Selfie Museum falls under this category and its colorful themed rooms are the perfect spot for an epic photo-op that you can enjoy with your friends and family.
Museum of Chocolate
If you want to take a break from taking photos and dive into one of Belgrade’s sweetest spots, the Museum of Chocolate will be your cup of tea. Located in Kalemegdan Park, this museum will win you over with its amazing sweet displays and exhibitions that explore the history of chocolate.
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