History Museums

New Museums to Visit in 2016

Pompeii, Italy: Six newly restored sites at the famous Pompeii ruins are now open to the public, including a fabric business, a thermal bathing area, a laundry house, and a middle-class dwelling.
The House of Marbury, Beijing, China: A new museum dedicated to the NBA player Stephon Marbury showcases his basketball career and his impact on Chinese culture.
Audain Art Museum, Whistler, Canada: This new gallery houses the world’s most extensive collection of art from the British Columbia region, including works by renowned photographer Jeff Wall.
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, Cleveland, Mississippi: A branch of the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, this new museum focuses on the unique music of the Mississippi Delta and aims to fill in the gaps in music education in local schools.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, California: After extensive renovations, the San Francisco MOMA has reopened with nearly triple the exhibition space, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, and Diane Arbus.
Chaplin’s World: The Modern Times Museum, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland: Explore the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin at this new museum located on his sprawling Swiss estate, featuring exhibits on his films, creative process, and personal life.

National Blues Museum, St. Louis, Missouri: This new museum tells the story of the blues, from its Delta roots to its influence on modern music, using interactive technology and artifacts.
Boverie, Liège, Belgium: A collaboration between Belgium’s Wallonia region and the Louvre, this new art museum showcases Belgian art and hosts rotating exhibitions of international masterpieces.
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, Kimmeridge, England: This museum displays a vast collection of Jurassic-period marine fossils, showcasing the creatures that swam the prehistoric seas 150 million years ago.
Levi Coffin House Interpretive Center, Fountain City, Indiana: Explore the role of the Underground Railroad in Indiana at this new interpretive center, which tells the stories of slaves who passed through the historic Levi Coffin House.
Museum of Image and Sound, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Brazil at this newly renovated museum, which features national radio and video recordings, photography archives, and a floor dedicated to Carmen Miranda.
National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C.: This long-awaited museum on the National Mall celebrates the diversity, culture, and richness of African American history, with a collection that includes artifacts from the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary protests.

Must-see museums for art lovers: Audain Art Museum, San Francisco MOMA, Boverie
Must-see museums for history buffs: Pompeii, National Blues Museum, Levi Coffin House Interpretive Center
Must-see museums for music enthusiasts: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, National Blues Museum
Must-see museums for science and technology enthusiasts: The Etches Collection, National Museum of African American History and Culture
Must-see museums for photography enthusiasts: Audain Art Museum, San Francisco MOMA
New museums to visit in 2016: Pompeii, The House of Marbury, Audain Art Museum, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, San Francisco MOMA, Chaplin’s World, National Blues Museum, Boverie, The Etches Collection, Levi Coffin House Interpretive Center, Museum of Image and Sound, National Museum of African American History and Culture