Virtual Globetrotting: Museums

Virtual Globetrotting: Museums - Misc http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:14:45 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Burgwin-Wright House]]>

Burgwin-Wright House
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-01-04 10:14:45
Using the old jail as the foundation, the Burgwin-Wright House was built in 1770 by John Burgwin, planter, merchant, and treasurer of the colony of Carolina. In 1781, "the most considerable house in town" was occupied by Lord Cornwallis as his headquarters shortly before his defeat and surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. In 1799, Joshua Grainger Wright purchased the house for 3500 Spanish milled dollars. Occupied as a residence until 1937, it was bought by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the state of North Carolina. Today, the Burgwin-Wright House, beautifully restored, is the oldest museum house in Southeastern North Carolina.]]>

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Elm Farm Ice Cream and Dairy Museum
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By: kkeps
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Elm Farm Ice Cream and Dairy Museum
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-29 11:46:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62147/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62147/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:46:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62147/ 41.12266900 -81.89723100 <![CDATA[The Big Camera]]>

The Big Camera
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-12-28 04:11:29]]>

The Big Camera
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-12-28 04:11:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62034/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62034/ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:11:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62034/ -31.63151000 117.00682500 <![CDATA[Rockingham]]>

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Rockingham
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-21 05:26:47
The Rockingham State Historic Site is a farmstead that contains a Mansion House, Children's Museum & gardens. The property adjoins the D&R Canal towpath in Somerset county & provides a combined natural and cultural experience for visitors.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61582/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61582/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:26:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61582/ 40.38409900 -74.61925200 <![CDATA[Wallace House]]>

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Wallace House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-21 05:19:49
The Wallace House was completed in 1776 as Hope Farm for John Wallace, a successful Philadelphia merchant. General Washington leased the house for use as his headquarters during the Middlebrook Winter Encampment, December 11, 1778, to June 3, 1779. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61581/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61581/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:19:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61581/ 40.56907900 -74.62145100 <![CDATA[Groveport Town Hall]]>

Groveport Town Hall
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-20 19:22:48
Groveport Town Hall was constructed in 1876 as a jointly owned project of the Village of Groveport, Madison Township, the Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fellows Lodge. The building has previously housed a hardware store, dry good store, the Village’s Senior Center, and Madison Township offices. The three-story historic building offers three rooms for use by the community on the second and third floors. The Groveport Heritage Museum, Art Gallery and Cultural Arts Center occupy the first floor of the building.]]>

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Riverview Union High School
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-19 09:55:04
This was the first high school constructed in Contra Costa County. Supported by the Womans Club of Antioch, the first joint communities bond was passed in 1908 for $20,000 by Antioch, Pittsburg, Somersville, Nortonville and Live Oak. Charles Appleton Hooper donated unincorporated land for the school. The election of April 1, 1910, approved the site and elected all new Antioch trustees. Construction began in September 1910 and the school was opened November 4, 1911. Antioch and Pittsburg dissolved the Union District in 1925. The last Antioch class graduated in 1931. The Antioch Historical Society registered this site with the National Register of Historical Places on October 14, 1998.]]>

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Hawkes Children's Library
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-17 13:24:33
The Hawkes Children's Library, designed by Neel Reid was built in 1921. Today it is used as a museum operated by the Polk County Historical Society. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61358/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61358/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:24:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/61358/ 34.01337800 -85.25664200 <![CDATA[Royal Alberta Museum]]>

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Royal Alberta Museum
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-12-16 00:42:52
The Royal Alberta Museum was named the Provincial Museum of Alberta until 24 May 2005 when Queen Elizabeth II visited, bestowing royal patronage. It has a natural history exhibit, a wildlife exhibit and a Native Culture exhibit as well as some smaller displays.
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
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By: kjfitz
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-12-09 20:24:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60873/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60873/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:24:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60873/ 35.71505400 -83.51785200 <![CDATA[Georgia Music Hall of Fame]]>

Georgia Music Hall of Fame
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By: kkeps
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Georgia Music Hall of Fame
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-09 15:18:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60785/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60785/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:18:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60785/ 32.83512000 -83.62297300 <![CDATA[Main entrance to the Musée Grévin]]>

Main entrance to the Musée Grévin
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-11-18 13:02:36]]>

Main entrance to the Musée Grévin
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-11-18 13:02:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59646/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59646/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:02:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59646/ 48.87897000 2.34407900 <![CDATA[Chocolate Museum Cologne]]>

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Chocolate Museum Cologne
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-11-16 00:13:02
The Chocolate Museum Cologne was founded in 1993 and financed by Hans Imhoff, then chairman of the Stollwerck company.
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Strasburg Rail Road and Railroad Museum
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-11-14 13:42:20]]>

Strasburg Rail Road and Railroad Museum
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-11-14 13:42:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59481/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59481/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:42:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59481/ 39.98222100 -76.16097600 <![CDATA[National Corvette Museum]]>

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National Corvette Museum
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-11-09 10:10:50]]>

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National Corvette Museum
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-11-09 10:10:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59235/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59235/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:10:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59235/ 37.00427600 -86.37519500 <![CDATA[Lathrop House]]>

Lathrop House
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-11-04 10:47:19
Lathrop House is located in the center of Redwood City’s downtown area at 627 Hamilton Avenue, behind the old Domed Courthouse and opposite the Hall of Justice which is built on the site of “California Square” – a Spanish plaza style park – deeded to the citizens of Redwood City in perpetuity by the original landholders; the Arguello family and Mezes family.
One of the Peninsula’s oldest mansions, Lathrop House is an architectural treasure built in 1863 by San Mateo County’s first assessor-clerk-recorder and chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a man who later helped found the Southern Pacific Railroad and owner of a large tract of land in the Menlo Park area.]]>

Lemann Store
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-10-18 13:20:07
The B. Lemann & Bro. Building was built in 1877 to house the mercantile business started by Jacob Lemann in 1836. The building was designed be New Orleans architect James Freret, and represents the Italianate style, a popular Victorian revival style reflecting the Italian Renaissance. The ornate two-and-one-half story stuccoes brick structure overlooks the Mississippi River and contains almost sixty thousand square feet. A colonnade of fluted cast iron columns supports a gallery continuing along three facades of the building, covering the entire sidewalk. Once the oldest continuing department store in Louisiana, it has been described as “the finest Italianate commercial building in any river town north of New Orleans.” The store offered groceries, both retail and wholesale, men’s clothing, shoes, hats and lingerie for women, piece goods, notions and hardware. At Christmas time, the second floor became a Toyland. The gallery houses original artifacts which includes display cases, office furniture, and items overstocked and not sold from 1877-1940 . ]]>

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Tech Museum of Innovation
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-10-03 02:31:45
The Tech Museum of Innovation, or simply The Tech, is a museum located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jose, California USA. Focusing on technology and its effects, The Tech serves as an important educational and cultural resource for tourists and local residents alike.
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Mexican Heritage Plaza
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-09-30 02:51:39
The Mexican Heritage Plaza is a museum and cultural center in San José, California, USA that opened in 1999. It is operated by the Mexican Heritage Corp., which has sponsored the International Mariachi Festival and Conference every summer since 1992
In addition to the La Galeria Museum, the plaza includes a 500-seat theater, gardens, classrooms, and meeting spaces.
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World of Coca Cola Museum
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-09-19 05:58:55
The World of Coca Cola Museum is dedicated the Coca-Cola soft drink, with numerous artifacts around the world and a tasting experience with samples of nearly 60 Coca-Cola products. This museum is located adjacent to Centennial Park next to the Georgia Aquarium (it was moved from its previous location in Underground Atlanta in the summer of 2007).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:58:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56659/ 33.79427000 -84.36573000 <![CDATA[Russell Military Museum]]>

Russell Military Museum
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-08-24 09:30:03
After being forced out of it's former location by the Village of Pleasant Prairie (WI) in 2006, this collection of military vehicles and artifacts was moved about 1 1/2 miles south to a new spot just across the state line.

The new museum opened in October 2007 and features a 14,000 sq. ft. building for indoor displays and a 10 acre paved lot for displaying aircraft and other hardware.

The old museum is also featured on this site:
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Giant coal shovel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-14 11:21:38
At the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.]]>

Giant coal shovel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-14 11:21:38
At the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53129/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53129/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53129/ 33.44972300 -112.09154200 <![CDATA[Giant tire]]>

Giant tire
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-14 11:20:14
At the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.]]>

Giant tire
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-14 11:20:14
At the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53128/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53128/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53128/ 33.44869800 -112.09167100 <![CDATA[Beckford's Tower]]>

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Beckford's Tower
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-12 10:35:33
Standing 120-feet high, the tower was completed in 1827 for local resident William Beckford to a design by Henry Goodridge. Beckford used the tower as both a library and a retreat, located at the end of pleasure gardens called Beckford's Ride which ran from his house in Lansdown Crescent up to the Tower at the top of Lansdown Hill.

Today, the tower is home to a museum collection displaying furniture originally made for the Tower, alongside paintings, prints and objects illustrating William Beckford’s life as a writer, collector and patron of the arts. Visitors can follow in Beckford’s footsteps and climb the spiral staircase to the beautifully restored Belvedere and experience the spectacular panoramic view of Bath.

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Adelaide Gaol
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-07 07:59:44
Adelaide Gaol was an Australian prison located in Thebarton, South Australia, Australia. The gaol was the first permanent one in South Australia and operated from 1841 until 1988. The prison is now a museum, tourist attraction and function centre.

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Miniatur Wunderland
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By: Rene73
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Miniatur Wunderland
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-06-04 15:56:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51190/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51190/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:56:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51190/ 53.54388900 9.98888900 <![CDATA[Kunsthaus Graz]]>

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Kunsthaus Graz
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-03-26 17:05:42
The Kunsthaus Graz, Grazer Kunsthaus, or Graz Art Museum was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has since become an architectural landmark in Graz, Austria. Its exhibition program specializes in contemporary art of the last four decades.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48149/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48149/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:05:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48149/ 47.07145500 15.43410300 <![CDATA[MGR-1 "Honest John"]]>

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MGR-1 "Honest John"
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By: Rene73
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MGR-1 "Honest John"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-15 16:30:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47638/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47638/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:30:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47638/ 35.50768165 -97.47444384 <![CDATA[Tiroler Landesmuseum Innsbruck]]>

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Tiroler Landesmuseum Innsbruck
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By: neotrix
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Tiroler Landesmuseum Innsbruck
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-03-03 14:59:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46874/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46874/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:59:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46874/ 47.26771300 11.39751900 <![CDATA[Veste Oberhaus]]>

Veste Oberhaus
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-26 16:53:53
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany.
Veste OberhausThe building is located on the mountain crest (St.Georgsberg) between the Danube and the Ilz rivers and dominates the city of Passau that is located on the opposite, right side of the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the tip between the rivers Ilz and Danube is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system. The fortress was attacked five times between 1250 and 1482. Twice, 1298 and 1367, the citizens of Passau themselves rebelled against the Bishop. Veste Oberhaus was never conquered militarily. The Bavarians occupied the fortress in 1741 but were forced out by the Austrians one year later. They returned the fortress to the Bishop in 1745.

Secularization in 1802 brought an end to the rule of the Bishop. Initially Napoleon occupied the fortress in his struggle with Austria, but in 1805 it surrendered to the Austrian army. After the Congress of Vienna the area was controlled by Bavaria. For a century the fortress became a state and military prison. In 1932 the City of Passau gained possession and instituted a museum. Today it also contains a youth hostel and a restaurant.

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Gemeente museum
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-23 19:20:15
The Municipal Museum (Dutch: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag) is an art museum, located in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The museum was built by the Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. It is renowned for its large Mondrian collection, the largest in the world. His last work, Victory Boogie-Woogie, is on display here.

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Escher Museum
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-23 18:56:13
The Escher Museum (Escher in het Paleis, Escher in the Palace) is a museum in The Hague, The Netherlands, featuring the works of the Dutch graphical artist M. C. Escher. This museum opened on 16 November 2002.

The museum is housed in a former palace (Lange Voorhout Palace) dating from the 18th century, where Queen Emma lived until 1891. The museum features a large number of prints and sketches, as well as a multimedia journey through Escher's world (The Escher Experience).

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Centraal Museum
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-23 16:16:12
The Centraal Museum is a museum in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The museum was founded in 1838. Initially, the collection - exhibited on the top floor of the Utrecht townhall - was limited to art related to the city of Utrecht. In 1921 the collection merged with various private collections in the new 'centralised museum' (hence the name 'Centraal museum', centraal being the Dutch word for central) located in the former medevial monastery at the Nicolaaskerkhof. Currently, the collection comprises pre-1850 art, modern art, applied art, fashion and the city history of Utrecht.

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Klassix Auto Museum
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-02-20 18:45:19
This large automotive museum closed in 2003. It featured muscle cars, race cars, and vintage motorcycles. NASCAR driver Mark Martin was a part owner.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46085/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46085/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:45:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46085/ 29.16748900 -81.08585800 <![CDATA[Imperial Hall (Kaisersaal)]]>

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Imperial Hall (Kaisersaal)
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-02-11 16:37:52
The Imperial Hall was built in 1715 as the university ballroom. In 1808 Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I of Russia met here for the Royal Congress.
A number of famous artists, including Niccolo Paganini and Franz Liszt, have performed concerts here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45460/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45460/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:37:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45460/ 50.97930500 11.03322800 <![CDATA[Greyhound bus museum]]>

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Greyhound bus museum
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-02-04 21:42:23
The Greyhound bus company was formed in this small town in 1914. This museum houses 13 buses from the company's history.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44979/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44979/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:42:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44979/ 47.43826700 -92.94034400 <![CDATA[Flint Children's Museum]]>

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Flint Children's Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-01 16:45:52
This museum is a hands-on educational and entertainment experience for all children preschool to 10 years of age.]]>

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Flint Children's Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-01 16:45:52
This museum is a hands-on educational and entertainment experience for all children preschool to 10 years of age.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44818/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44818/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:45:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44818/ 43.01403900 -83.71160800 <![CDATA[Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum]]>

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-01 16:42:00