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Jane Austen Centre, Bath: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide (2026)

When I first approached the Georgian townhouse at 40 Gay Street, what struck me wasn't its grandeur but its ordinariness. This Grade II listed building looks like any other on this elegant Bath street — and that's rather the point. Jane Austen herself lived just…

Exploratorium, San Francisco: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your trip to the Exploratorium on Pier 15 in San Francisco, California, with my comprehensive guide to ticket prices, opening hours, and must-see exhibits. The Exploratorium is notable for its massive collection of over 600 interactive exhibits that blend science, art, and human perception.…

Franklin Institute, Philadelphia: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Walking through the entrance hall of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you're confronted by a 20-foot marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sitting beneath a rotunda. It's imposing in the way monuments to Great Men tend to be, but then you turn the corner and…

Rodin Museum, Philadelphia: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I visited the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I walked straight past the entrance thinking it was someone's private mansion. The elegant Beaux-Arts building stands so discreetly on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway that you could miss it entirely if you weren't looking.…

Intense action inside Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution.

Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

When I walked into the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first thing that caught me off guard was how theatrical it all felt. This isn't a stuffy museum with artefacts behind glass and lengthy text panels – though there are plenty of both.…

No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Step inside the grandeur of the 18th century at Bath’s most famous address. This 2026 guide covers No. 1 Royal Crescent ticket prices, immersive rooms, and what to see inside. When I walked through the heavy oak door of No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath,…

The gardens at Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.

Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Visit Old Parliament House in Canberra. My guide to the Museum of Australian Democracy covers 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and must-see political history. Standing in front of Old Parliament House in Canberra for the first time, I was struck by how modest it looks…

Inside Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, Thailand.

Jim Thompson House, Bangkok: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Discover the mystery of the Thai Silk King at Jim Thompson House, Bangkok. This 2026 guide covers ticket prices, mandatory tours, and the best time to visit. When I turned into the quiet lane off Rama I Road in Bangkok, Thailand, the silence caught me…

Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore Hungarian art inside the royal palace. This 2026 Hungarian National Gallery visitor guide covers ticket prices, dome access, and collection highlights. When I walked up the winding paths of Buda Castle to the Hungarian National Gallery, I expected just another stuffy museum. I was…

National Museum of the American Indian, Washington DC: Hours, dining & visitor guide

Experience Native American history and culture on the National Mall. This 2026 National Museum of the American Indian guide covers free entry, the famous Mitsitam Cafe, and essential visitor tips. When I approached the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), I was struck immediately…