The palatial building of Bode Museum is adorned with a dome that is located in the northern direction of the monument. Among the sculpture collection, sculptures for Gothic, Renaissance, and medieval period are mot prominent. The famous “Flora Bust” was purchased from London also adorns the premises of the Museum. A separate museum dedicated to Byzantine art has huge collection of artworks form Africa, Egypt, Greece and Turkey. The numismatic collection of the museum is worth-watching. It has collection of coins and currencies belonging to Roman, European and Islamic civilizations.

The Epiphany is a scared feast day of Christians that celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ as a human being. It is usually celebrated on January 6. The word “Epiphany” stands for “appearance” or “manifestation”. It celebrates the reappearance of Christ after his resurrection and is considered a day of immense religious significance. The Epiphany is related to the famous visit of magi to the place of Christ’s birth. There are several other important events of history that are attributed to this day I some way or the other. The day is celebrated with full zeal by the Christians. It is characterized by feast day that is important for both Eastern and Western Churches.

There are several traditions that are associated with this sacred day. In medieval times, people used to sprinkle water over their houses. A procession that was led by head of the family and was celebrated by writing the names of holy kings on the walls of the room symbolized their ardent faith in Christ. At some places, the celebrations are not restricted to a single day but are carried over eight days.

Aachen cathedral in Germany is an example of architectural excellence. Also known by the name Kaiserdom of Aachen, the structure carries with itself immense religious and historical significance. Built in 805 AD, this cathedral is among the oldest historical heritages of Germany that are the known for their sheer beauty and unparallel architecture. The cathedral is built in octagonal shape and is adorned with beautiful arches and golden mosaics. It houses several unique pieces of art and those that had contemporary significance. These include Cloak of Virgin Mary, clothes worn by Christ at the time of crucification and clothes at the tome of his birth.

Aachen cathedral had remains of Charlemagne who was the first Holy Emperor of Europe. His burial vault was opened several times. Several architectural pieces were added to the cathedral; these included chapels, a choir hall, and a magnificent chandelier. There are several attractions for a tourist at the cathedral. A Bronze door and two bronze sculptures are the masterpieces of art. The golden mosaics decorate the vault. A marble throne which remained the set of coronation for holy rulers is worth-admiring. The colorful windows of the Gothic Choir offer a splendid vision.

Among the fantastic offerings are:
The Sloane Astrolobe, a mechanical map of the heavens.
The Rosetta Stone, the key tablet to deciphering hieroglyphs.
The Lewis Chessmen, the most famous chess set in the world.
A stone chopper from Tanzania, the oldest exhibit in the museum.
The Sutton Hoo burial ship and treasures from Saxon England.
A mosaic of Christ, the oldest image of Christ found in Britain.

Of course there is so much more to enjoy, as well as special short term exhibitions which are well worth looking out for there are also opportunities to get to handle objects and to attend film showings, lectures and lunchtime talks.

There is so much to see and do so a little advanced planning is advised especially if there are specific exhibits that you want to see, find out where they are and see them before you get distracted elsewhere. A good tip is to join one of the free eye opener gallery tours which take between 30 – 40 minutes each which will give you a great insight on what the museum has to offer.

Situated in Great Russell street in the heart of London and as the area is within the London congestion zone and has very little parking Take the ‘Tube’, the underground system to get there, and the nearest underground stations are Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square or Goodge Street.

Maybe your kids want to someday shine under the bright spotlight of entertainment, give them a chance at the KidStage and watch their take on performing arts. Or your kids may aspire to build the tallest skyscrapers and become movers of the world, take them to Johnny’s Workbench and the Construction Zone.

Future scientists and explorers could be on their list of who they want to be, so test their investigative skills on Peep’s World and the Science Playground while they can be children and have fun while learning.

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Highlights of its collection include a 5th century royal crown made of solid gold, a massive bronze bell weighing 19 tons, a 6th century bronze statue of an early Buddha, a remarkable stone pagoda that stands over 30 feet in height, and a famous painting of a heavenly horse on the mud guard of a saddle.

- Admission: Free.
- Hours: Daily: 9-6; Wed & Sat: Closes 9; Sun: Closes 7; Closed Mon.
- The National Museum of Korea receives 2.7M visitors annually and has long lines on weekends. Recommend: Visiting on weekdays and also Wed and Sat evenings when the Museum closes late (9p).
- Give yourself at least 4 hours to view the Museum. The National Museum of Korea has more than 13,000 works of art on display.
- 1-hr guided tours in English are given at 1030 and 230 near the Museum entrance. Cost: Free.
- Both Digital Guides(PDA) and Audio Guides(MP3) are available for rent at the Information Desks. Cost: 3,000 Won & 1,000 Won.
- The Seoul City Tour Bus is a great way to visit popular tourist attractions. The ticket covers not just sightseeing, but also entrance fees to museums, exhibitions, & performances, for the day. Ticket holders can disembark at bus stop for a look around and continue their trips on another bus. Provided at each bus stop is a multiple-language (English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean) guide service.

There is more to do here than just look at exhibits, this is a place where people get to interact with the exhibits. All said there are more than fifty hands-on exhibits and activities that are available to bring smiles to the faces of the little ones.

If you are an artist you can pickup a paintbrush and paint designs on an old model Volkswagen. Here kids become a part of the art and get a feel for how it works as well as develop a love for the creative process.

If you have a young budding archeologist, there is an opportunity to participate in an archeological dig where dad and their kids can together search and uncover Cahuilla Indian artifact replicas with their own hands.

There is also the opportunity to dress up and play a number of different parts in the process and learn the responsibilities that come with it.

The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert has something for everybody.

Encompassing seven floors, the Science Museum invites you on a journey of discovery. Its interactive galleries take you through an exploration of the history of technology, its evolution to the modern-day and the visions of the future of mankind.

The museum was originally conceived as part of the South Kensington Museum in 1857 with items left over from the Great Exhibition that was an epoch-marking event in the Victorian era.

These items included among its ranks some of the early prototype machinery such as the oldest surviving steam train, a functional model of the Babbage Difference Engine, the first-ever jet engine, documents from the early experiments for a typewriter and the prototype of the Clock of Long Now. These later formed the Museum of Patents and were shifted the Science Collections of the South Kensington Museum.

It was in 1909 that the exhibits of the Science Collections became so extensive that it was declared a museum in its own right and appointed its own director. This was to be the first incarnation of the institution that stands today, whose present buildings were opened to the public in the latter days of the 1920s.

Today, the Museum’s collection comprises over 300,000 items, the most renowned of which pertain to medical science and related fields. These are largely concentrated on the fourth floor, which is devoted to reconstructive performances on the history of medical practice, and the fifth floor, which investigates the modus operandi and instruments of ancient doctors from across the world’s cultures. The newly-established wing named in honor of pharmaceutical entrepreneur Henry Wellcome is one of the leading centres of contemporary bio-science in the world

Arteast Gallery
Art lovers consider this to be the best in the whole of Ukraine. It is located in building number 13 at Reytarska Street and houses ballet studio and opera studio. This museum is supposed to be the heart of cultural life in the capital city of Kiev.

Kiev Art Gallery
If you are interested in modern and contemporary art, you should visit this museum. It is a joint project of the Ukrainian and American governments. This art gallery is involved in promoting and selling art works, and contains thousands of items suitable for home decoration and office decoration.

Kiev Museum of Wax Figures
Wax has traditionally been used in Ukraine for preservation of Mummies and oil paintings. Moulds of dead people’s faces were preserved using wax. This museum stores more than 60 such rare artifacts.

Museum of Cultural Heritage
Newest among Kiev museums, museum of cultural heritage was built in 1999. It houses works of art by those Ukrainian artists who were forced to live abroad. There are eight halls with thousands of artistic works.

Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art
This museum was founded in 1919, and houses valuable works of art. The specialty of this museum lies in the fact that the art works are foreign in origin. Today there are more than 17000 artifacts in this museum.

The Skyline Building

The skyline building must be mentioned among the tourist attraction in Netherlands – Rotterdam, for no other reason than the spirit behind the massive construction. The spirit behind the rebuilding of a gigantic edifice is nothing but a courageous one, one that refused to be beaten, that rose above overwhelming assault by the Germans offensiveness. Notwithstanding, the attack, death, and massive destruction, the authorities refused to be beaten, and they did the unusual: demolish the old war ravaged building for another, this time a more magnanimous one – skyscrapers. The skyscrapers that was built under the rebuilding spirit was not the first one, the truth is before that the Dutch where taken in by the desire to build skylines, and the first skyscraper in Rotterdam was built in 1898 – Whitt Huit (white house).

Whitt huitt or white house was built in 1898, at the time of the building it was the 6th largest building in Europe. It is an eleven storey building, and standing above 140ft in supreme elegance, planned with the French ch?teau style. The building was among the few building to survive German blasting of Rotterdam. Considering the historical background, and the years of survival, tourist should look forward to nostalgic moments in the building.

Museum The Netherlands Way

The museum is another great side of tourist attraction. Rotterdam boasts of many museums namely: Volkenkundig museum, maritime, brigade, Boijmans Van Beruningen museum, Museum Het Schielandshuis etc. So if you love historical things then I am sure you are not going to give this thing a miss. A perfect place and should be in your visit list.

Museum Het Schielandshuis

This museum displays bits and pieces of the municipality: her people, fashion, and many other interesting details accumulated over the years. Quite a nice place and you would surely be amazed by the level of collection they have.

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

This is another top museum found in the city of Rotterdam. It has a world class compilation of ancient leaders, modern, contemporary, applied arts and designs. The museum has about 140,000 objects including permanent collection, 175 workers, volunteers, annual budget of twelve million euros, and over 220,000 yearly visitors. In other words this place is simpley huge and something you dont want to miss in your trip ever.

Started in 1880, National Gallery of Canada is a great place to start your discovery of Canadian art. This museum holds many beautiful collections of historic as well as contemporary art pieces which give its visitors a more unique sense of the true identity and beauty of Canada. It’s located in Ottawa and is one of the best art museums in Canada. The Glenbow Museum in Calgary follows close behind with its museums, library and rich archives which all together create a beautiful ‘Western Canadian’ experience for its visitors. It has over a million artefacts and boasts to be one of the largest art museums in Canada. It has a lot of variety in its exhibits and not just showcases the art pieces which define Canada but also displays some beautiful art pieces from around the globe.

Musee de la Civilisation is a large museum which houses a 18th century house couple with rowboats. Stone wharfs and offers many such traditional themes for the visitors. Located in Quebec City, it’s a must visit for those interested in unorthodox themes and art. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is located both in Yarmouth as well as Halifax and offers historic works of art in relation to Nova Scotia and other multi-cultural art pieces. Another large museum to look forward to in Canada is located in Toronto and is called the Art Gallery of Ontario. It boasts of having over 79,000 pieces of artworks which includes historic art pieces, contemporary art and even photographs worth seeing.

A few other popular art museums are Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Devon is a place that is deeply rooted with history. This history is very much evident in its museums as there are thousands of historical items and collections that showcase this county’s truly colourful past. Torquay holiday cottages are accessible to all major thoroughfares and public transportation which makes it very convenient for travellers who want to visit these museums. Devon holiday cottages are equally accessible to these sites as well.

Morwellham Heritage Centre

This establishment has more than just historic memorabilia to offer visitors and guests. This museum showcases several different exhibits that celebrate the regal Victorian period. Guests who take interest in the events and subjects in this era would be astonished at the vast array of information on display during this era. Aside from the cottages, shops and hostelry in the Morwellham Heritage Centre visitors can take a tram ride to an abandoned underground copper mine. There are also carriage rides, a wildlife reserve and a farm that children and the rest of the family would enjoy. This museum is not very far away from the Devon holiday cottages. Guests staying at Torquay holiday cottages can take a short trip to this museum and take a guided tour to learn more about this truly majestic era.

Torquay Museum

This museum is one of the best museums in Devon county and a visit to this place will leave a visitor in awe and would sure not disappoint. Staying at Devon holiday cottages during the holidays are gratifying as well. The Torquay museum is a few minutes away from any of the Torquay holiday cottages and repeat visits are very convenient for it is hard to stay away from this amazing museum. This museum is host to several exhibits which range from different subject matter. The highlights of this museum are the artefacts that have been unearthed from Kent’s Cavern which are famous ancient caves located in Devon. The Devon farmhouse which has recently been reconstructed is also an attraction that is fascinating and well worth the visit from any of the Devon cottages. The Torquay museum is a top option for a visitor to better appreciate the history and culture of Devon and can conveniently be reached from any of the Torquay holiday cottages.