Category Archives: Museums
Neanderthal Museum
Standing on the site where Neanderthals were first discovered, the Neanderthal Museum in Germany stands as a beacon for archaeology and physical anthropology. Here, experts and enthusiasts gather to study one of humanity’s closest relatives and reflect on the enduring legacy of Neanderthals.
The museum draws scholars with its extensive research projects, curated exhibits, and hands-on educational programs that bridge past and present understanding of prehistoric life. Visitors from all backgrounds find insight and inspiration, making it a trusted hub in the study of human origins. Continue reading
Jeanie Johnston
Jeanie JohnstonDublin, Ireland One of Ireland’s most famous ships is the Jeanie Johnston which is moored off the Custom House Quay in Dublin along the River Liffey. It is a replica of the three masted barque that was originally built … Continue reading
Yorktown Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown Colonial National Historical Park * http://www.nps.gov/colo * PO BOX 210, Yorktown, Virginia 23690 * Yorktown Battlefield Another National Park of the Historic Triangle lies a small museum and visitor center where the staff will orientate you on the history … Continue reading
HMB Endeavour In-Depth: The Great Cabin
HMB Endeavour In-Depth: The Great Cabin The HMB Endeavour is the official “replica” of the original of Captain Cook‘s ship, the HMS Endeavour. It was the HMS that was used to sail from England to study of the transit of … Continue reading
HMB Endeavor Circumnavigation 2011: Brisbane to Gladstone
HMB Endeavor Circumnavigation 2011: Brisbane to Gladstone, a set on Flickr. The 2nd leg of the first-ever circumnavigation around Australia in the HMB Endeavor, the replica of Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavor, tall sailing ship. These photos are from the day … Continue reading
Australian National Museum
National Museum of Australia * Lawson Crescent * Acton Peninsula, Canberra ACT 2601 * (02) 6208 5000 * One of Australia’s most brilliant and diverse museums is the National Museum of Australia in Canberra within the heart of the Australian … Continue reading
HMB Endeavour
HMB EndeavourEagle Pier, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia HMB Endeavour * 1994 – Present * Australian Maritime Museum, Sydney, Australia * http://www.anmm.gov.au/ * In honor of one of the world’s greatest explorers, Captain James Cook, and his ship the HMS Endeavor, a … Continue reading
Brú na Bóinne
Brú na Bóinne * aka “Palace of the Boyne” or “Bend of the Boyne” * Knowth/Newgrange, Donore, Co. Meath, Ireland * UNESCO World Heritage Site * “Bru na Boinne” is the name of a Boyne River Valley section … Continue reading
Dublinia
Dublina Viking & Medieval History Museum * http://www.dublinia.ie/ * St Michaels Hill * Christchurch, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland * 01 679 4611 * Located within and connected to the infamous Christ Church Cathedral of Dublin (a.k.a. … Continue reading
Volcano National Park
Big Island Volcano National Park Volcano, Big Island, Hawaii One of Hawaii’s most notorious and famous National Parks, “Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park” was established in 1916 as a National Park, a International Biosphere Reserve in 1980, and a … Continue reading