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Black Entertainment History at the Academy Museum

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We spent half the day at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is amazing if you love movies. an outfit worn by Sammy Davis Jr zoot suits worn in Stormy Weather If you are like me and enjoy historical textiles and costumes, you'll find a lot of these at the Academy Museum.

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Where to Travel for Black History

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APEX Museum gives you a look at Black contributions throughout America, Auburn Avenue Research Library is the first in the SE with research dedicated to the study or African-American culture and history, hit up the visitor center of Martin Luther King, Jr. The International African American Museum just opened last summer.

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5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

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You can also check out the Cable Car Museum, take a tour of the dome in the City Hall building, hit up the Ferry Building for its year-round farmers market , and see a 360-degree view of the city at de Young's Harmon Observation Tower. There are tons of great museums, including the awesome interactive Convergence Station by Meow Wolf.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shereen Travels Cheap (@srayle) Nights at the museum We have a science museum that hosts an After Dark event once a month. You can enjoy the museum exhibits, eat food, browse vendors, and even see the special exhibits without all the usual crowds (I totally go for that).

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5 Budget Destinations for May

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While that won't break the bank, you can add in free activities like browsing the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, walk through the oldest part of Cairo on El Moez Street, walk across the Nile on the Qasr El Nil Bridge, and visit Tahrir Square (where you can find the famous Egyptian Museum, which is pretty affordable at ~$9pp admission fee).

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

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It works at over 40 attractions, including the two following suggestions, a visit to Dublin Castle, Dublin Museum, and the Dublin Zoo. Before you leave, make sure to stop into the visitor centre and museum to view old adverts and pick up some souvenirs. The more attractions you visit, the better deal you get!

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

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The same can be said for the city where you live: free music, Shakespeare In the Park, free museum days. Usually there are fun things that cost absolutely nothing and are easy to fit into your itinerary. Buy previously owned items/clothing - Some people like to make use of the Free sections on Nextdoor and Facebook.

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