Forbes Unveils Top Museums
September 27, 2007. When of the first things you may search for when staying in a luxury vacation rental is a local museum. These monuments to natural and cultural history feature not just exhibits, but escapes. We can imagine life in another era, ponder deep questions about our existence, or just find a place to think with some peace and quiet.
Forbes Traveler recently ranked the Top 25 Museums in the country. You won't find a local history society tucked into a schoolhouse; these are the big ones. But the diversity is a welcome sign – everything from art to nature to industry to history made the list.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum – Washington, D.C.,might be the capital of museums, as well. In a city with so many great galleries, this is one of the most impressive. You'll walk away with a new respect for the wonder of flight and the ingenuity of mankind.
Metropolitan Museum – New York City is a multicultural mecca, and the Met features art from all over the world. It's also fitting that America's largest city is also home to the country's largest art museum. You'll need more than just one day to appreciate this behemoth.
Pacific Science Center – Located in Seattle, the Pacific Science Center gets credit for its broad appeal. It gets top grades for kid-friendly exhibits, too. Check out the Puget Sound Model and Saltwater Tide Pool for a very interesting lesson.
