History Museums
353 museums found
353 history museums worldwide are catalogued here, led by the United States (49), China (27), Poland (24) and Italy (20).
The densest cities are Berlin (12), Kraków (10), Beijing (7) and Amsterdam (6). 26 of them are free to enter.
Vikingaliv (The Viking Museum)
StockholmVikingaliv, the Viking Museum in Stockholm, brings the Viking Age to life through immersive exhibits and a dark-ride experience.
Vest-Agder Museum
KristiansandThe Vest-Agder Museum in Kristiansand preserves the cultural and maritime history of Norway's southern coast through historic buildings and exhibits.
Robben Island Museum
Cape TownRobben Island Museum preserves the prison island off Cape Town where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years during apartheid.
National Museum of Korea
SeoulThe National Museum of Korea in Seoul is the country's largest museum, tracing Korean history and art from prehistory to the modern era.
Museo Ebraico di Firenze
FlorenceThe Jewish Museum of Florence, housed inside the city's Great Synagogue, traces the history of Florence's Jewish community.
Zandverhalen
ElburgWorld's largest indoor sand sculpture exhibition in Elburg.
Zeeuws Museum
MiddelburgDiscover Zeeland's rich heritage in a medieval abbey setting.
Museum Burg Zug
ZugMuseum Burg Zug showcases Zug's history from the Middle Ages to the present.
Xi’an Beilin Museum
Xi'anA museum in Xi'an housing over 3,000 stone steles and sculptures from various dynasties.
Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
ShanghaiHistoric site where the Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1921.
Yellow Crane Tower
WuhanA historic tower in Wuhan offering panoramic views and cultural exhibits.
The Wizard of Oz Museum
Cape CanaveralMuseum in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with over 2,000 Wizard of Oz artifacts.
Wawel Underground: The Lapidarium
KrakówExhibition of early modern architectural details and stone sculptures in Wawel Castle's cellars.
Webb Military Museum
SavannahMilitary artifacts from Civil War to Desert Storm in Savannah.
Wien Museum
ViennaMuseum dedicated to Vienna's history and culture.
Xi’an Museum
Xi'anA museum in Xi'an showcasing ancient Chinese history and art.
Volendams Museum
VolendamExplore Volendam's rich history and culture at this museum.
Muzeum Zimnej Wojny im. generała Kuklińskiego
WarsawMuseum dedicated to Cold War history and General Ryszard Kukliński.
Medieval Museum
WaterfordExplore Ireland's only purpose-built medieval museum in Waterford.
Venice Carnival Museum
VeniceMuseum dedicated to the history and art of the Venetian Carnival.
Murano Glass Museum
MuranoMuseum showcasing Murano's rich glassmaking history.
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
New OrleansThe Old Ursuline Convent Museum is the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, offering insights into New Orleans' history and Catholic heritage.
USS Constitution Museum
BostonMuseum dedicated to USS Constitution's history and preservation.
València Silk Museum
ValenciaExplore València's rich silk heritage in a historic 15th-century building.