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Museums have always sparked my imagination, and now I’m sharing that magic with you and your family. Join me as we explore exciting exhibits and uncover unique experiences around the world. This site is dedicated to family museum adventures, providing insider tips and planning resources for unforgettable cultural travel.
Explore The Museum Explorer blog archives below! You’ll find new museum adventures from American Nomad several times each month.
- Enchanted Biltmore Estate in Asheville NCToday we’re returning to one of my favorite places to visit, Biltmore Estate. Located in the heart of beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore has been dubbed ‘America’s Castle.’ At 175,000 square feet, this French Chateau-inspired architectural wonder… Read more: Enchanted Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC
- Beyond the Music City: Discovering Downtown Nashville’s Historical RootsIn today’s American Nomad Adventures – we’re continuing our travels in Nashville TN. In our last post we spent three days getting into the rhythm of Nashville music sites from Country Music Hall of Fame to iconic… Read more: Beyond the Music City: Discovering Downtown Nashville’s Historical Roots
- 3 Days in Nashville: Music Lover ItineraryIn today’s American Nomad adventure, we’re continuing our journey in Nashville with a three day itinerary centered around Nashville’s Musical Roots, from its music history, to fun honky tonks and listening rooms…get ready for an adventure. As… Read more: 3 Days in Nashville: Music Lover Itinerary
- Nashville’s Honky Tonks & Historic Sites: Your Guide to Music City FunToday on American Nomad Traveler, we’re beginning our exploration of one of my favorite city’s Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is known as ‘The Athens of the South,’ because it has long been a center of arts, culture and… Read more: Nashville’s Honky Tonks & Historic Sites: Your Guide to Music City Fun
- 20 Museums Not to Miss in PhiladelphiaIn today’s edition of American Nomad we’re diving into 20 Amazing Museums in the Philadelphia area. Philadelphia is home to over 100 museums from history to art to science and beyond – museum lovers will fall in… Read more: 20 Museums Not to Miss in Philadelphia
- Discovering Philadelphia’s History: Our Must-See ListWe’ve had a blast touring Philadelphia the past few weeks on American Nomad. In today’s blog, I wanted to share my ‘best of guide’ to its incredible historical sites. Philadelphia is a city where HISTORY comes alive:… Read more: Discovering Philadelphia’s History: Our Must-See List
- Philadelphia Adventures: The Barnes FoundationOur Philadelphia exploration continues with a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation, an world-class institution dedicated to art and education, and home to a globally recognized collection of modern masterpieces. Founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in… Read more: Philadelphia Adventures: The Barnes Foundation
- Philadelphia Museum of ArtToday on American Nomad we’re continuing our Philly adventures at The Philadelphia Museum of Art… Philadelphia is truly a city of arts and culture with over 100 museums ranging from visual arts to science, history, archaeology and… Read more: Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Exploring Independence Hall: A Revolutionary JourneyIn our last blog post we kicked off our tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia, with an overview of the city’s history from Native American peoples to Colonial era and founding of America. Philadelphia’s Independence Hall is arguably the… Read more: Exploring Independence Hall: A Revolutionary Journey
- Philadelphia – Revolutionary AdventuresIn early March, my mom and I enjoyed a week of sightseeing in Philadelphia. As a history and culture buff, a visit to Philly has been on my bucket list for years, as I’m a descendant of… Read more: Philadelphia – Revolutionary Adventures
- Three Days in Washington DCMy mom and I kicked off 2025 with a fun three-day adventure in Washington D.C. In this post, I’ll break down our fun and share some travel tips along the way. From world-class museums and awe-inspiring monuments… Read more: Three Days in Washington DC
- South Carolina Adventure: Columbia to CamdenOn December 20 2024, my mom and I embarked on a two day getaway to Columbia, South Carolina to experience the amazing French Moderns: Monet to Matisse exhibit at The Columbia Museum of Art. This incredible art… Read more: South Carolina Adventure: Columbia to Camden
- Venice Explorer: Must-see MuseumsVenice is a city with deep history and cultural heritage. At one point Venice was the most powerful seaport in European – and primary gateway to trade with the East. During The Renaissance, Venice became an epicenter… Read more: Venice Explorer: Must-see Museums
- NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about Central ParkWe’ve spent the past few weeks discovering NYC’s museums and history…today we’re going to pause and enjoy some rest and adventure in gorgeous Central Park. Did you know that Central Park welcomes over 42 million people every… Read more: NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about Central Park
- NYC Explorer: Iconic VenuesNew York is the city that never sleeps with bustling nightlife from Broadway to Lincoln Center. Whether you are in the mood for a classical concert, riveting drama, sing along musical, ballet, opera and more…New York offers… Read more: NYC Explorer: Iconic Venues
- NyC Explorer: Revolutionary HistoryOn this edition of American Nomad we’re going on an expedition to uncover New York City’s pre-1800 historical sites… We’ll discover important sites that witnessed Colonial America to NYC’s important role in the American Revolution and founding… Read more: NyC Explorer: Revolutionary History
- NYC Explorer: St. Patrick’s CathedralLocated in the heart of Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is often referred to as America’s Church, welcoming over five million pilgrims each year to reflect and worship. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner… Read more: NYC Explorer: St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- NYC Explorer: Must SEE Art at The METWith over 2 million square feet of space and over 5,000 years of art, architecture and sculpture – The Metropolitan Museum of ART is wonderland for art lovers. In our last edition, we discussed Quick Tips for… Read more: NYC Explorer: Must SEE Art at The MET
- NYC Explorer: Quick Tips for Touring The Metropolitan Museum of ArtLast time on American Nomad we discovered fun facts about The Met…today I wanted to help you get a lay of the museum to plan your masterpiece of a tour. To start, The MET has 2 million… Read more: NYC Explorer: Quick Tips for Touring The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about The Metropolitan Museum of ArtLocated on the edge of Central Park in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met for short), is one of th epremier art institutions in the world. Writing a travel series about The… Read more: NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NYC Explorer: Whitney Museum of American ArtOn today’s edition of American Nomad we’re taking a tour of The Whitney Gallery of American Art. Founded by heiress and sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1930, the museum is the premier institution for modern and contemporary… Read more: NYC Explorer: Whitney Museum of American Art
- NYC Explorer: Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)Today American Nomad is traveling to New York’s renowned Museum of Modern Art (Manhattan) (There is a satellite location in Queens – MOMA PS1) As an art history buff, I’m often asked ‘what is modern art?’ It… Read more: NYC Explorer: Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
- NYC Explorer: The FRICK – MadisonOn this edition of American Nomad we’re going to explore The Frick Collection – one of the finest collection of Old Masters paintings in the United States and beyond. Art lovers MUST and I repeat MUST VISIT… Read more: NYC Explorer: The FRICK – Madison
- Fun Facts about The GuggenheimIn our last post, I shared my adventure touring NYC’s iconic Guggenheim Museum. Today, I wanted to share fun facts about this AMAZING museum in the heart of Manhattan. All about the ART: While the architecture of… Read more: Fun Facts about The Guggenheim
- NYC Explorer: Adele Explores The Guggenheim –American Nomad is written by travel and art lover Adele Lassiter…Thanks for joining in the adventures! We’re continuing our tour of NYC’s amazing art museums with a stop at the iconic Guggenheim Museum. I first visited The… Read more: NYC Explorer: Adele Explores The Guggenheim –
- NYC Explorer: The Neue GalerieWhen I tell friends that some of my favorite adventures are in art museums, while many appreciate the art, they also comment that ‘I never could get into art history – it seems boring.’ I get it,… Read more: NYC Explorer: The Neue Galerie
- NYC Explorer: Art Museums 101We’re continuing our tour of New York City with a quick introduction of The Big Apple’s best art museums. We’ll then dive deeper into each museums unique collections in upcoming posts. I have always had a love… Read more: NYC Explorer: Art Museums 101
- NYC Explorer: 6 Days in ManhattanOver the next several weeks we’ll be exploring the best of NYC on American Nomad from museums, to living history to Central Park this is going to be a fun adventure. I wanted to start off our… Read more: NYC Explorer: 6 Days in Manhattan
- NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about ‘The Big Apple’In the coming weeks, American Nomad will be exploring New York City – touring world class museums, to Broadway shows, good eats and beyond. To kick off our tour of ‘the city that never sleeps’ I thought… Read more: NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about ‘The Big Apple’
- Art Institute and ChicagoAugust 5th: Heading west, from Indiana, Chicago’s skyline rose in the distance as we battled toll roads, traffic, and roadwork. Chicago traffic is one of the most painful driving experiences of my life, but we’ll focus… Read more: Art Institute and Chicago
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