Make More Of Your Black Friday And Visit Some Museums

Make More Of Your Black Friday And Visit Some Museums

Black Friday and Thanksgiving aren’t just holidays centered around shopping or staying inside with your loved ones over dinner. The more adventurous or people who simply want to do something different might appreciate a nice walk or maybe a visit to some of the numerous museums opened this weekend, museums that boast stunning and unique exhibitions. The combination of shopping and culture might prove to make your holidays that much better.

The Field Museum - Chicago

If you ever wanted to see a natural history museum then The Field is definitely the one you should check out. Among other amazing exhibitions, the museum boasts the largest and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the world. This alone is worth a trip to Chicago.

Detroit Institute of Arts – Detroit

While Detroit may have hit hard times in the last couple of years its cultural institutions have never been more relevant. The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the best art museums in the United States offering both American and European works as well as a beautiful collection of Islamic art and murals. The museum is also ideal for family visits with great collections oriented at a younger audience.

California Science Center – Los Angeles

What better way to get your kids into science while having a great family outing? The California Science Center’s biggest attraction is of course the Space Shuttle Endeavour, but once there all visitors will be delighted by the clever and interesting exhibits.

Posted by Sophia Andrews on Thursday November 27 2014, 6:37 AM EST. Ref: USA Today. Link. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Featured News, Travel. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0