Artifacts

At the birthplace of American railroading, a world-class collection of historic trains.

This metallic cross was most likely the last thing a condemned person would see while on the gallows.

This small cottage once fell into Tampa Bay but was rescued and restored.

Discover old-fashioned printing through hands-on exhibitions and publishing artifacts.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

This prehistoric burial site is where one of Japan’s most iconic ancient idols was found.

A unique collection of five Roman burial grounds right next to the road.

This small figurine of a bear tells us a lot about the value of jewels and funerary practices in Roman Britannia.

A taxidermy “mermaid,” vampire-killing kits, and hundreds of other bizarre objects are housed at this quirky museum.

One of the largest historical collections on Texas and the American West.

Legend holds that this knife serves as a chilling reminder of the deadly rivalry between two local builder brothers.

Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum where New Mexico's cultural traditions come alive.

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.

This bilingual museum explores the more than 300 years of vaquero history.

The rich cultural heritage of the Kalasha people is on display in this state-of-the-art museum.

This historical font became infamous after a maid was allegedly tricked into urinating in it, leading to her tragic death sentence.

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.