The Exploration Place (Wichita)

The Exploration Place (Wichita)

Because we had some time to kill before our baseball game, we decided to check out yet another science museum. Mona, her kids and my son Isaac decided to hang back at the hotel and chill out for a bit, while Lilia and Joel and I soldiered on heading to The Exploration Place.  Oddly enough as we were about to enter this very kid friendly science museum, there was a sign on the door that featured a handgun with a red … [Read more...]

Museum of World Treasures (Wichita)

Museum of World Treasures (Wichita)

Imagine if Indiana Jones came home and brought back a ton of souvenirs—that’s what the Museum of World Treasures feels like. My kids and I walked in not knowing what to expect and were blown away by this extensive, fascinating and eerily creepy collection of unusual artifacts.  We saw all kinds weirdly mesmerizing items from ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, South America, prehistoric times, you name it.  None of … [Read more...]

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (Oklahoma City)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has some of the most amazing artwork and while some of it is traditional sculptures and paintings, much of is decorative and embellishment of typical cowboy related items like saddles, spurs clothing etc. The museum also highlights the history and culture of the American Cowboy from it's earliest beginnings to today.   The sculptures we saw were breathtaking.  The one … [Read more...]

Omniplex Science Museum of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

The Omniplex Science Museum of Oklahoma is another terrific science museum. The truth is, I probably would not have stopped here since we’d already seen a bunch of these on other trips, but it was AIR CONDITIONED and we needed a break from the blazing hot Oklahoma heat. There are lots of activities and constantly changing exhibits and a really cool Imax theater, so if you aren’t too jaded already, you should … [Read more...]

World of Wings Pigeon Center (Oklahoma City)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

At one of our stops I was perusing the brochure rack like I always do looking for activities I might have missed in my research, when I noticed an activity I hadn't heard or read about—and that’s how I discovered one of our most unique and memorable stops! World of Wings is a “museum” (I use that term loosely here) dedicated to “preserving the legacy of Domestic Pigeons.” Before you start scratching … [Read more...]

Pioneer Woman Museum (Ponca City)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

The Pioneer Woman Museum  is just a gem of a  museum, not because it has super glamorous displays or fun interactive exhibits, but because it  inspires wonderful conversations about the challenges of being a pioneer and what that meant for women and families. After looking at the vignettes and displays of pioneer life, I  imagined what it was like for many of these women. I tried to put myself in that time an … [Read more...]

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (Tulsa)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

When I first read about the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in one of my guidebooks (either Fodor's or Frommer's) I though it would be cool to visit because we are Jewish.  I imagined that it was probably a small collection  in someone's basement and the kids would be upset with me for taking them to a "boring" stop.   I thought even if it only took 15 minutes, we should still check it out.  Well, I could not … [Read more...]

Tulsa Air and Space Museum (Tulsa)

Destination #6: Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma

I had no idea Tulsa had such a huge connection to aviation until we visited the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.  Tulsa  is where many pilots trained and many commercial airlines had their facilities located.  The original Tulsa airport's Hangar One hosted airplanes belonging to Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.  Entering into the museum we were greeted by some veterans and former airmen who now serve as museum … [Read more...]

Little Hollywood Movie Museum (Kanab)

Nevada, Utah and Arizona

On our way to the Grand Cayon we stopped in Kanab to stretch our legs, grab a bite to eat, and explore a bit. We discovered a fun little stop called the Little Hollywood Movie Museum—This is a funky little place to explore if you are in the right frame of mind. It’s full of all kinds of western movie sets and props anything from old farm tools, wagon wheels, you name it—even a noose. It’s a great place to … [Read more...]

Bonanzaville (West Fargo)

Destination #5: North and South Dakota

Driving up from South Dakota up to Fargo, we stopped at  Bonanzaville, a pioneer village with 12 acres, 43 historic buildings, 400,000 artifacts, and millions of memories. It is the region’s largest historical attraction.  Bonanzaville is kind of a museum whose exhibits are old buildings.  We found out that most of these buildings were not here originally but were painstakingly moved here to create this sort of … [Read more...]