By Nedra Rhone From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Charleston—The first time I viewed the Charleston Harbor, I was standing at the former site of Gadsden’s Wharf, where more than 40% of the nation’s enslaved Africans had arrived centuries ago when they were forced into chattel slavery. I stood with my 12-year-old daughter facing the water at…

Look in the mirror. “Picture yourself reflected in the art works. In what ways aren’t you reflected? Explore the materials in the art work. What materials surprised you?” The challenges are part of the Kids’ Explore the Floor guide in the Denver Art Museum’s newly reopened Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery. The reopening of the Arts of…

By Melody Baetens From Detroit News Detroit—Not just a city that you drive through on your way somewhere else, Toledo is a town worth stopping in. Known as the Glass City because of its historic connection to that industry, the fourth-largest city in Ohio is home to award-winning parks, museums, restaurants, and a small, but…

In the 1750s, some colonists in New Jersey complained about being forced to house British soldiers who were fighting in the French and Indian War. That conflict pitted Great Britain against France for control of areas of the New World. In an effort to placate the settlers, a stone structure was built in 1758 to…

A century and a half ago, Athens was a humble, forgotten city of about 8,000 people. Today, one out of every three Greeks packs into this city of over 3 million. The city is infamous for its sprawl, noise, and pollution. For a long time, my advice was to see the big sights, then get…

By Marla Jo Fisher From The Orange County Register Giza—Yes, it’s true. You can finally get into the massive and fabled billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum—if you’re lucky enough to score soft opening tickets. Keep reading, and I’ll tell you how to try. It’s been 20 years since construction began on the Grand Egyptian Museum, planned…

Playground or museum? When you are visiting a new city with kids, each can be equally important. At playgrounds, kids not only can let off steam, but they can meet local kids. Parents can meet local parents who can offer valuable tips on spending time in their city. They can point you to favorite restaurants…

The Heritage Department says that museums are “colonial institutions” that need to re-focus on issues such as climate change and “diversity and inclusion” to address withering interest. The department released a paper on March 14 to guide public consultations on the renewal of the Canadian Museum Policy that was last updated in 1990, as flagged…

Sunshine and exotic animals … theme parks and miles of beaches and museums to please everyone. San Diego is our pick for Pacific Coast beach areas. Even if lay-in-the-sun weather doesn’t cooperate, you can’t do better than San Diego’s world-class zoo and safari park, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND California in nearby Carlsbad. February is the 34th annual San Diego Museum Month when more than…

Got more time than money? No problem. You and your family can do so many fun things without spending money — next weekend or any time of the year. Consider these ideas to help get some plans in motion. No. 1: Go Geocaching Not exactly a sporting event, geocaching (pronounced GEE-o-cashing) is an outdoor treasure-hunting…