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7 Fantastic and World-Renowned Museums in Chicago
If you mentioned museums in Chicago to me as something to do when I was younger it wouldn’t have had an appeal to me. Because when I was a kid I was never very fond of going to museums, it was always something that we did but it was almost always very boring for me.
That all changed when I was in College, and I had the chance to see these giant magnificent museums in Chicago. They are simply amazing, you can see so much culture, from the past and present and some even tell you what’s being developed for the future, its simply phenomenal! These cover everything from science, culture, art, under the water, history and more. Take a look perhaps you’re like me, this made it makes so many things come alive that I’d never thought much about before they’re simply astounding.
Here is a list of great museums in Chicago:
1. The Field Museum: This fantastic museum has the largest most complete T-Rex called Sue, plus great exhibits from around the world. Tens of thousands of historical artifacts are in this museum making it worth a visit.
2. The Shedd Aquarium: If you’ve ever wondered about what life would be like underwater this museum literally has groups of water animals from around the world from the oceans, to the tropical rainforest. Spend time here and see the world like you haven’t before. It’s amazing and even a little frightening to see a giant tank with a shark swimming right next you.
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The Oriental Plaza – A Place for Shopping, Entertainment And A Lot Of Fun
This mammoth plaza located at a walking distance, away from Beijing’s Forbidden City is home to a wide plethora of offices, apartments, shops and hotels. The Oriental Plaza in Beijing is a one stop shop for practically anything you will ever need. The mall is host to a variety of branded goods stores such as Apple, Bally, Bossini, Burberry, Espirit, Givenchy, H2O, Jack Jones, Max Mara, Only, Paul Smith, Sisley, Soda, Tag Heuer, Valentino and Vera Modo and more.
The Oriental also features a grand cinema hall for those who desire to watch the latest movies in style and a CRC supermarket for all your grocery and household needs. Besides the rich variety of shopping options, The Oriental Plaza is also home to the Sony Explora Science Museum, The Wanfujing Paleolithic Museum, and Ten Fu’s Tea.
The Sony Explora Science Museum displays cutting edge technology as well as offering dramatic recreations of scientific experiments that are mainly targeted at children. The museum’s sleek look is definitely not to be missed.
Visit Ten Fu’s Tea and experience the time honoured tradition of every visitor receiving a free cup of tea as soon as they enter. Visitors can also sit and enjoy various types of tea with no pressure to make a purchase which makes a visit to Ten Fu’s Tea a must.
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London Hotels Near Quirky Museums
As one of the world’s culture capitals, London boasts a wide range of museums and art galleries. However, whilst most people have heard of the big venues like The Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum, there are also some smaller quirkier venues that most tourists have not yet heard about. So if you’re looking for a slightly different experience in Britain’s capital, why not head to one of London’s more obscure venues.
In Notting Hill, the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising has grown from one man’s obsession with hoarding everyday objects. From washing powder boxes to soft-drink cans and pretty much everything in between, the museum has over 10,000 exhibits and highlights 120 years of consumerism. As the museum is based in the affluent borough of Notting Hill, you’ll find that there are plenty of London hotels nearby, whatever your budget.
The Hunterian Museum is located in the grounds of the Royal College of Surgeons and boasts some truly unique exhibits. Tourists visit the museum to catch a glimpse of Winston Churchill’s dentures, the pickled organs of soldiers who fought in the battle of Waterloo and the 7’7″ skeleton of Charles Byrne, the Irish giant. The closest tube station to the museum is Holborn, which is also located close to the British Museum and just a short walk from the West End.
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