Museums
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National Gallery of Canada- Ottawa, ON
Although a fan of landscape paintings, I had never heard of the Group of Seven or Tom Thomson before moving to Canada. However, after a visit to the McMicheal Canadian Art Collection, I was hooked. While the Art Gallery of Ontario holds an impressive collection of their work, some of the Group's most famous works are displayed in the National Gallery of Canada- the perfect excuse for a trip to Ottawa.
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Kleinburg, ON
Much like the Hudson River School before them, the Group of Seven painted what they loved. In their case, it was the Canadian Shield, in all its glory. McMichael Gallery not only has a magnificent collection of their work, it is also the final resting place of several of the members.
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center- Huntsville, AL
If you ever dreamed of going to Space Camp as a kid, but never made it, you can visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center as an adult. No, it's not the same- you don't get to miss school- but there are a lot of interesting space artifacts and interactive experiences.
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The Butler Institute of Art- Youngstown, OH
One of life's greatest pleasures is a pleasant surprise. Finding a fabulous collection of American Art, housed in a stunning McKim, Mead and White Beaux Arts beauty, in Youngstown, Ohio certainly falls into that category.
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The Renwick Gallery- Washington, DC
Art and architecture go hand in hand at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Fresh off a magnificent renovation, this small gallery set in a Second Empire beauty is all around impressive.
