Museums - Travelling In My 70s

Washington DC Landmarks and Oak Leaves

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Roberta Hill

I was so glad to be going back to Washington, DC. I can’t believe that it’s been almost 20 years. I’ve always loved the city, even if, at times, it seems a bit contrived. The DC Landmarks, cleanliness, architectural consistency, and free museums make it a great place to visit. Although it mainly focuses on American experiences and history, it is still quite enjoyable. It’s pretty apparent to me that it’s due to cold weather when I enjoy a vacation or trip a little bit less. Well, that certainly wasn’t the case this past week. We had a couple of…

Exporail Canada's Biggest Railway Museum

Canada’s Biggest And Best Railway Museum

Posted on September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Exporail, located in Saint-Constant, Quebec, is Canada’s largest railway museum. It’s a paradise for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering an in-depth look into the evolution of railways in Canada. My son visited last year, so I asked him how long the visit took. He said they took their time and stayed at least three hours. He said it could be done in two if necessary… WRONG! We were there in the afternoon until it closed, a good four hours. The museum has over 160 vehicles, including historic locomotives, passenger cars, and rare models. The exhibitions are designed to…

Fabulous Free Montreal Museums

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Roberta Hill

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New York Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Posted on July 13, 2023July 29, 2023 by Roberta Hill

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) The NYBG is a renowned botanical garden in the Bronx borough of New York City. It is a National Historic Landmark and one of the largest botanical gardens in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to plan a visit: Location: The New York Botanical Garden is at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458. It covers an area of 250 acres, including 50 specialty gardens and the historic Haupt Conservatory. Hours of Operation: The garden is generally open from 10 am to 6 pm every Tuesday through Sunday. It may have extended…

15 of the World’s Best Botanical Gardens

Posted on July 6, 2023November 11, 2023 by Roberta Hill

We are sure to visit every botanical garden we can when travelling. While I do enjoy a lovely garden, Louise is “obsessed.” The Accès Montréal card is offered to residents of the island of Montréal, and as members, we get free access to the Montreal Botanical Garden. Needless to say, we visit it quite often, and I am very happy to see it made the list of the world’s best botanical gardens. TIP: the Montreal Botanical Gardens’ winter path is open daily from 7:30 am to 5 pm from December to May for everyone. Access is free to the site,…

The Treasure of the Tenement Museum NYC

Posted on March 1, 2023May 22, 2023 by Roberta Hill

The Tenement Museum in New York City is a unique historical museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the immigrants who lived in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is located in two tenement buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard Street, constructed in the 1860s and served as homes to thousands of immigrants from various countries. A tenement is legally defined in New York by the Tenement House Act of 1867 as “any house, building, or portion thereof, which is rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or is…

The Wonderful Whitney Museum

Posted on February 28, 2023June 23, 2023 by Roberta Hill

The Whitney Museum was high on our list to visit, as we missed it the last time we were here in New York City. We went this past weekend because Edward Hopper’s New York exhibition and the At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism were leaving within the following week. New York City: Find the best flights at Expedia.com There were no deals on memberships so we just purchased a one-time visit. It was jam-packed for the Hopper exhibition on level 5, which did deter my interest a bit. I did enjoy his sketches for the…

The Guggenheim Museum and Nick Caves

Posted on February 19, 2023April 13, 2023 by Roberta Hill

MembershipsMembershipsSaturday, we visited the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Some people may tell you that it is the building and not the artwork that is the most impressive. It is true that the building itself is quite a design feat. The most distinctive feature of the museum is its unique architectural design, which features a cylindrical shape and a spiralling ramp that ascends through the building’s six levels. This design allows visitors to view the artworks from different angles and perspectives as they move through the museum. New York City: Find the best flights at Expedia.com The Guggenheim Museum is a…

Day 63 – The Most Amazing Taj Mahal

Posted on November 29, 2022May 30, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Every day of our trip, except for travel days, has been more impressive than the day before. However, I think today will be the pinnacle of the trip. I never thought I’d visit India, so the Taj Mahal was not on my bucket list. But once I knew we could travel through on our way to Europe, it became something I wanted to do. It didn’t disappoint. We’ve been quiet looking this time of year, perhaps because of Covid. There have not been many tourists or travellers to the various sites we have visited. The Taj Mahal There’s a long…