Rock Springs Historical Museum
Sometimes road trips don’t go exactly as planned, but that’s all part of the adventure. Lets’ just say that’s how we ended up in Rock Springs, WY. To be honest, before our visit I gave very little thought to this Southern Wyoming town. but after a “less-than-accurate” weather forecast, Rock Springs became our unexpected home for the night. Continue reading
Julee Cottage at Historic Pensacola Village.
In the course of my travels and editorial research, I talk to a lot of folks regarding access. Some folks really get it, while others are clueless. I’m glad to report that the former was the case today at Historic Pensacola Village in Pensacola, Florida. Continue reading
If a visit to Nashville is in your future, then make sure and save time for the Grand Ole Opry Museum. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s totally accessible. Continue reading
Although many museums offer a free or discounted day every now and then, the Smithsonian Magazine has a great program for free admission to hundreds of museums and cultural attractions across the US. The Catch? Well, the free admission is only good for one day — September 26, 2009 — so you need to plan ahead. Continue reading
With the Balloon Fiesta just around the corner (next month), a mention of the Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum jogged my memory about another freebie — the museum offers a couple of free admission days each month. Continue reading
If you’d like to learn a little more about California’s Musical Diversity, then head on over to the California Museum in Sacramento on September 19, 2009, for their free Musical California program. Continue reading
I was very impressed as I drove up to the entrance of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, as it’s quite a unique piece of architecture. I was even more impressed when I got to the entrance and discovered that there was no admission charge. That’s right, it’s free for everyone — all day every day. What a deal!
Located on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, this military history museum is just 18 miles south of Manassas. It features 118,000 square feet filled with interactive exhibits, military equipment and individual galleries focusing on World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Access is excellent throughout this new facility, with plenty of accessible parking near the front, barrier-free access to the entrance, lots of room to maneuver a wheelchair in the galleries and elevator access to all floors.
Highlights of the museum include the flag raised at Iwo Jima, a CH-46 helicopter with roll-on access and recreated battle scenes in the Vietnam and Korean War galleries. And for some first-hand insight into current military conflicts, have a chat with one of the marines manning the front desk. All of them have served at least two tours in Iraq or Afghanistan.
It’s a great place to spend the day!
My artist friend Terry just wrote to tell me about an absolutely unbelievable deal in Kansas City. The Nelson Atkins Museum, not only offers free admission, but they also throw in free audio tours. You can’t get a much better deal than that! Continue reading
