Visiting museums increases knowledge and obtain a better perspective of science, art, history, culture and other areas. The US alone boasts of as many as 35,000 museums.
It is not possible to visit each and every museum. Read on to know about some of the best museums this amazing country has to offer.
1. USS Midway Museum, San Diego
The famous museum is located in California. It is the most visited naval warship museum in the country. Visitors can observe 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft carriers aboard the USS Midway.
2. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,Titusville, Florida
The place has many interesting exhibits and interactive displays for all ages. Learn about and explore the story of humans in space. Enjoy a simulated ride into space and view the authentic Space Shuttle Atlantis orbiter.
3. The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
It is a military history museum showcasing the country's contribution to the victory of the Allies in the 2nd World War. On display are vintage boats, tanks and planes. One of the highlights here are first-person oral histories about the great war.
4. National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC
It is one of the most visited museums in the country and the world. The museum is dedicated to the history and science of aviation as well as spaceflight. Nearly all the spacecraft and aircraft exhibited are either originals or the original backup craft.
5. American Museum of Natural History, New York City
Established in 1869, it is one among the world's largest natural history museums. The attraction boasts of an impressive collection of over 33 million specimens and artifacts. Enjoy the large-scale exhibits of animals here.
6. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, New York City
It is a tribute to the many lives lost due to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the country. The memorial stands on the site of the destroyed World Trade Center complex. On display are photos, videos as well as artifacts from Ground Zero.
7. The Getty Center, Los Angeles
The iconic art museum offers a large collection of European art dating from the Renaissance period to the present. Enjoy 86 acres of beautiful manicured gardens and fantastic views of the Los Angeles city.
8. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
It is the country's largest art museum as well as the 4th most visited art museum on the planet. The huge museum has a collection of over 2 million pieces. On display are collections of musical instruments, weapons, clothing, paintings and more.
9. Graceland, Memphis
It is a famous mansion once owned by legendary singer Elvis Presley. The mansion has been a public museum since 1982. It is second only to the White House in the US in terms of visitors of any house. Here, visitors get to have a close look at Elvis's musical instruments, wardrobe and other personal items.
10. Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan
The outdoor museum was founded in 1933 by industrialist Henry Ford. Here is a superb collection of numerous important artifacts from the US's history. On display are Edison's laboratory from Menlo Park and a courthouse where Lincoln practiced law.
11. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The attraction's claim to fame is that, it is the the world's largest children's museum sprawling around half a million square feet. On offer are 5 floors of entertainment as well as interactive learning. It is widely acknowledged as the nation's best family museum.
12. National Museum of African History and Culture, Washington, D.C
This is a relatively new museum. It is the sole national museum focusing on African American history, life as well as culture. The attraction was opened to the public in 2016 and has collected over 36,000 artifacts.