Midwest USA Museums and Culture

Step into a remarkably preserved 1895 pathology building where you'll explore authentic labs, autopsy rooms, and medical artifacts that shaped modern medicine and psychiatry. This National Historic landmark on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital offers a fascinating glimpse into scientific innovation of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Explore 50,000+ artworks spanning cultures and centuries, then wander through stunning gardens and nature trails. This sprawling campus invites you to connect with art, each other, and the natural world.

The Museum's purpose today is what it has always been: to educate the public, to preserve historic artifacts of the craft, to inspire magic lovers, to establish a resource for scholars and to celebrate the men and women who have been purveyors of wonder throughout the ages, the magician entertainer. <br> The American Museum of Magic is devoted to magic as entertainment , not the occult.

Step into the story of Frankenmuth's remarkable German heritage through interactive exhibits, authentic artifacts, and immersive displays that bring 1845 to life. Learn how a small group of settlers transformed the Saginaw Valley into "Michigan's Little Bavaria."

Explore Michigan's natural wonders through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning experiences. Student guides lead engaging tours designed to inspire curiosity about dinosaurs, fossils, ecosystems, and the world around us.

Dive into Wisconsin's maritime legacy at this Lake Michigan waterfront museum, where you'll explore the stories of sailors, shipbuilders, and the submarines built here during World War II. Perfect for curious minds of all ages seeking hands-on learning and unforgettable Great Lakes history.

All aboard at Green Bay's premier railroad museum, where you can explore massive locomotives, vintage passenger cars, and the stories that built America's rail network. Perfect for families and history buffs, hands-on exhibits and guided tours make a century of railroad heritage come alive.

Circus World is a thrill for all ages — a chance to see how the circus has entertained people for generations.

Explore four floors of rotating galleries spanning centuries of art—from ancient works to contemporary pieces—including exceptional collections of American decorative arts, German Expressionism, and one of the nation's largest holdings of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings.

Comprising more than 12,000 works of art from virtually every culture and spanning the history of art, the AMAM's collection is a vital cultural resource for the students, faculty, and staff of Oberlin College as well as the surrounding community.

Escape the summer heat and explore thousands of years of art across every continent—all free to enjoy. Spend your afternoon wandering galleries of ancient treasures, bold contemporary pieces, and everything in between.

The leading museum of modern art in Northeast Ohio. The origins of the Akron Art Museum go back to February 1, 1922, when the museum, then called Akron Art Institute, opened in two rooms on the ground floor of the Akron Public Library on East Market Street.

Explore one of the world's largest science museums with over 35,000 artifacts across 14 acres of interactive exhibits—from the legendary U-505 Submarine to cutting-edge displays that ignite curiosity and creativity for visitors of all ages.

A nonprofit organization founded to promote and support art and craft excellence in Kentucky. In 2006, KMAC celebrated 25 years of supporting artists and providing educational programs to school children and adults. The Museum is supported in part by the Fund for the Arts and Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency of the Commerce Cabinet.