Top rated Local history museums in United States

Experience the best that United States has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 586 places from Local history museum category.

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A Tour of Possibilities
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 I have been to Memphis a number of times, but only after completing the Tour of Possibilities did I experience Memphis. Ms. Jackie was amazing... from singing, to deep knowledge, and great connections with each person on the tour, she did her thang. I'm so glad I did this early in my visit as I now...
5.00 (91 reviews)
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Samuel Slater Experience
History museum
👍👍 This museum uses the best of new and old. It is full of actual period items from the later 1800s/early 1900s, situated in recreated settings, put along side modern tech for the telling of the history of Webster, MA. Other senses are drawn in with sounds and sensations you may have felt if you were a...
5.00 (70 reviews)
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Handlebar Bike Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 Highly recommend this, Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable about the city. Father is an extreme history buff and usually ends up becoming the tour guide on these things. He was mostly a spectator and enjoyed the tour which says a lot about Jennifer. The ride is robust in scale but very easy on the...
5.00 (53 reviews)
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Hoofprints of the Past Museum
Museum
👍👍 Lovely museum with free admission. A perfect pit stop on your drive through wyoming.
5.00 (47 reviews)
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The Ice House Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 I was received like a queen, a fine team of gentlemen. They have passion at heart. I highly recommend this tour
5.00 (36 reviews)
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White House Hotel
Guest house
👍👍 I’ve stayed at the White House Hotel 3 different times. I’ve stayed in all 3 rooms there, the Presidential Suite, the Bridal, and I can’t remember the name of the last one. All 3 rooms were full of history, well put together, comfortable and spacious. High ceilings, antique furniture, and beautiful...
5.00 (33 reviews)
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Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse
Historical place museum
👍👍 History. Drama. Preservation. The town of Edenton has done a great job. Docents are well trained, personable, and knowledgeable.
5.00 (31 reviews)
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
War museum
The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, with a large collection of photos, weapons & more.
4.90 (7.6K reviews)
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Real Pirates Salem
Museum
👍👍 Great tour about Pirate history and Pirate lives. If anyone is looking for an authentic pirate museum, This is the place! Informative, accommodating and knowledgeable staff. A fun experience for people of all ages!
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
Museum
Over 2 dozen historic aircraft are on display at this museum with exhibits & a souvenir shop.
4.90 (637 reviews)
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Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center
Local history museum
👍👍 This is a wonderful, engaging museum with relevant local information that was totally new to my spouse who grew up less than an hour away. We determined years ago that our children wouldn't enter adulthood as ignorant as we did. Since relocating to the region this was our 3rd trip to the Greenwood...
4.90 (547 reviews)
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Arizona Copper Art Museum
Art museum
👍👍 This was such a great experience! It has some really neat artifacts and information. My 11 year old wanted to go for her birthday, and even though we're local, we'd never been. I'm so glad that we went. We spent an hour abd a half, but we were told it'd be about 45-hour, but we were very thorough a...
4.90 (539 reviews)
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Evansville Wartime Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 What a neat piece of history. It is so cool to see how vital Evansville was to the war efforts. The staff are all so nice and our guide was incredibly personable and really knew what he was talking about. We took our 2 daughters, ages 11 and 10, and we all really enjoyed our tour.
4.90 (221 reviews)
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The Toy Train Barn Museum
Museum
👍👍 This toy train barn was on our list to visit for a long time. It was closed for last two years and has reopened this year. It provides a nice time for many train enthusiast. There are many trains in the setup which are controlled through push button switches which is kind of a major attraction for t...
4.90 (187 reviews)
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Old Mill Pond Museum
Local history museum
Quaint buildings filled with historical artifacts & agricultural equipment, plus a gift shop.
4.90 (164 reviews)
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Sanders Corps of Cadets Center (SCCT)
Local history museum
👍👍 It was a college tour. It was the most informative tour we’ve ever experienced. It was amazing!
4.90 (160 reviews)
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London Museum & Cafe
Local history museum
👍👍 This is an East Texas hidden gem! The museum is amazing, capturing the horror of that terrible day of Thursday afternoon, 18 March 1937. It wonderfully presents the school, the event, and life in the late 1930s. They have a great deal of high school memorabilia and items that reflect on early-mid 20...
4.90 (121 reviews)
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Condé-Charlotte Museum
Historical place museum
Landmark home offering tours (for adults only) of this one-time courthouse & jail-turned-residence.
4.90 (89 reviews)
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Portland Chinatown Museum
Museum
👍👍 An immersive experience with a theatrical set design that brings history to life through a wonderfully visual exhibit. I learned so much about the history of Chinese Americans in Portland aligned with broader trends of what was going on in Oregon and the country. I’ve also enjoyed the special exhibi...
4.90 (65 reviews)
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Milburn-Price Culture Museum
Museum
👍👍 Excellent little museum in Vega! One thing that truly sets this little place apart is that the experts there will tell you about the culture, NOT the “old things”. Now that is what we need more of.
4.90 (63 reviews)
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