The Best History Museums in the World

Da Nang Museum

Da Nang

Da Nang Museum showcases the city's rich history and culture.

Cold War Museum

Warsaw

Museum dedicated to Cold War history and Ryszard Kukliński.

Civico Museo Archeologico e della Città di Savona

Savona

Museum in Savona showcasing archaeological and historical artifacts.

Civic Museum of Siena

Siena

Art and history museum in Siena's Palazzo Pubblico.

Museum of Cham Sculpture

Da Nang

Museum showcasing Cham sculptures from 7th to 15th centuries.

Charles Bridge Museum

Prague

Explore the history of Prague's iconic Charles Bridge.

Medieval Torture Museum

Chicago

Explore a chilling collection of medieval torture devices in Chicago's Loop.

Museum of Torture

Český Krumlov

Museum showcasing medieval torture instruments and methods in a historic cellar setting.

Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars

Rome

Museum and crypt showcasing Capuchin friars' history and art in Rome.

Museo e Cripta dei Cappuccini

Rome

Museum and crypt showcasing Capuchin Order's history and art in Rome.

Museo Naval del Caribe

Cartagena

Museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the naval and maritime history of the Colombian Caribbean.

Canadian Museum of History

Gatineau

Canada's national museum of human history, located in Gatineau, Quebec.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Halifax

Canada's national museum dedicated to immigration history.

Canadian Tank Museum

Oshawa

Explore Canada's military heritage through an extensive collection of tanks and armoured vehicles.

Casa Museu Cal Gerrer

Sant Cugat del Vallès

Museum in Sant Cugat del Vallès featuring exhibitions on Marilyn Monroe, Cabanas-Alibau art, and Arpí pottery.

Sam Centre

Calgary

An immersive museum showcasing the history of the Calgary Stampede.

Brooklyn Seltzer Museum

Brooklyn

Museum dedicated to seltzer water's history in Brooklyn.

Diamantmuseum Brugge

Bruges

Explore Bruges' rich diamond history at the Diamantmuseum Brugge.

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

San Antonio

Historic saloon and museum in San Antonio featuring wildlife exhibits and Texas Ranger artifacts.

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Brighton

A public museum and art gallery in Brighton, England.

Branson Veterans Memorial Museum

Branson

Museum honoring 20th-century American military veterans in Branson, Missouri.

The Sports Museum

Boston

Non-profit museum celebrating Boston's rich sports heritage.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum