Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, Swedish scholar and folklorist, Skansen was the first open air museum in Sweden, intended to display pre-industrial life around Sweden through historic structures. Many of the traditional buildings and homes at Skansen were moved from other parts of the country, with a few detailed replicas mixed in.
September 15, 2011
Neuhausen, Germany
Home to the world's largest collection of nutcrackers.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The most extravagant car collection features a Batmobile, Liberace's mirror ball-ed Rolls Royce, and a stunt car from 'The Fast and the Furious.'
Framingham, Massachusetts
The largest collection of works by a pioneering Black woman sculptor is on display at this Massachusetts art museum.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A medley of objects that represent Argentine culture, from cars to toys.
Winchester, England
This public lavatory is home to a mini museum that explores toilets through time.
Bendigo, Australia
An unassuming pub with a huge collection of rare Indian motorcycles.
Wilderness, South Africa
A vast and varied antique and vintage collection that borders on museum status.
Abha, Saudi Arabia
This unique museum showcases the largest collection of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri art, a traditional wall painting style adopted by the people in the Asir Mountains of Saudi Arabia.
