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Sydney Aquarium

james.bell — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:05:35 +0100

Western Distributor,
Darling Harbour,
Sydney.

At Sydney Aquarium you will discover marine life from the South Pacific Ocean with more than 12,000 fish and marine creatures.

The aquarium was opened in 1988 and it is one of the best aquariums in the world where you will see some of the Northern and Southern Rivers, the Southern Oceans with penguins and seals and the Northern Ocean with the Great Barrier Reef with is the largest coral reef in the world.

The aquarium is designed in the form of a huge wave and inside you will see lots of creatures that you would never before have been able to see. The complex has three of the largest tanks in the world where you will see sharks which weigh around 47 stone and 3m in length.

Sydney Guide | Family Activities in Sydney

Tokyo National Museum

james.bell — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:02:54 +0100

13-9 Ueno Koen, Taito-Ku, Tokyo.

Uneo Park in the centre of Tokyo is home to lots of tourist attractions, one of which is the Tokyo National Museum which is the largest and oldest museum in Japan and has a large collection of Asian and Japanese art which includes paintings, calligraphy, decorative art and archaeological objects.

Tokyo National Museum has a number of galleries within the building, such as Honkan, otherwise known as the Japanese Art Gallery where there is a collection of sculptures, ceramics and art from Japan's history; the Tōyōkan which is an impressive Asian Gallery with 10 rooms displaying objects from Japan, China, Korea, India and even Egypt.

Another gallery in the National Museum is Heiseikan, the Gallery of Japanese Archaeology which includes a collection of objects which date from the prehistoric period until the 19th century.

Hyōkeikan is an interactive museum and education centre where you can look, touch and study Japanese culture. The museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens with lots of tea houses and a Horyuji Treasures Gallery.

Tokyo Guide | Museums in Tokyo

Jim Thompson’s House

james.bell — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:37:42 +0100

Soi Kasem San 2,
Th Phra Ram I,
Siam Sq

Jim Thompson's House is one of the most visited museums in Bangkok. Its owner, Jim Thompson, was an American who went to Bangkok after the Second World War and who was able to live there by selling Thai silk to western countries.

During his stay in the city, Jim built his house of wood in traditional Thai style beside the canal. Today, his house is used as a museum which displays Asian art, antiques, crafts, as well as collection of Thompson's personal belongings.

Bangkok Guide

Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto

james.bell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:58:50 +0100

95 Front St E,
Old York Toronto

St. Lawrence Market Gallery was opened in 1979 and is located in the old council chamber. There are displays of paintings, photographs and documents which relate to the history of the city. The museum is located in St Lawrence district and there are other museums located in this area such as the Toronto's First Post Office and Mackenzie House.

St. Lawrence Market is found in the restored South Market buildings and this is where you can buy fresh products such as cheese, fish, meat and bread.

Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

james.bell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:05:53 +0100

317 Dundas Street West,
Toronto

The Art Gallery of Ontario is located in the Chinatown in Toronto and is one of the largest art museums in North America which was founded in 1900.

The permanent collection comprises of 40,000 works of art and around 40% of this is Canadian art. This gallery is famous as it houses the largest art collection by the British sculptor Henry Moore and it also has a large collection of European art, by artists as famous as Rodin, Cézanne, Picasso and Van Gogh.

The gallery is currently being refurbished and should be reopened in Autumn 2008.

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto

james.bell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:59:11 +0100

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto.

Ontario Science Centre is an interactive science museum in Toronto which was opened in 1969. Kids will absolutely love this museum where they can see what they will look like in years to come with the Aging Machine, visit a tropical rainforest which covers 250 square metres and is bursting with tropical life, or find out how their brain works in MindWorks.

There are over 800 exhibits and live demonstrations which make learning fun. There is also an Omnimax cinema and themed events such as sleepovers and summer day camps. Bookings must be made in advance for these activities.

Dublin Castle

sonia.chaves — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:09:24 +0200

Palace Street, off Dame Street
Dublin 2

Dublin Castle was built between 1208 and 1220 and was used as the headquarters by the British government of Ireland until it gained independence in 1922. The current building dates back to 18th century because it was rebuilt after having been destroyed by a fire.

Today, elections and official state events are held at Dublin Castle. There are also guided visits of the building showing the State Apartments which are used as the residential and public quarters of the Viceregal Court, the Chapel Royal and the Viking defence bank in the Undercroft.

Dublin Castle houses the Garda Police Museum which is where you will see the Throne Room and the Normandy Tower (1226). The Dubhlinn Gardens are also worth a visit and have been located behind the castle since 1680.

Dublin Guide | Historical buildings in Dublin

Akshardham Temple

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:09:01 +0200

Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Swaminarayan Akshardham near Noida Mor
New Delhi

Akshardham Temple is an impressive structure made of pink sandstone and white marble. It is 43m high and 96m long and is decorated with 234 sculpted stone columns and more than 20,000 deities. The building is supported by 148 statues of elephants and inside there are three show rooms which hold a light and sound show teaching Indian morals and beliefs and there is also an IMAX cinema.

Delhi Guide | Historical Buildings in Delhi

Humayun’s Tomb

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:44:37 +0200

Bharat Scout Guide Rd
Central Delhi

Humayun's Tomb was built in the 16th century by Haji Begum, the wife of Emperor Humayun and it is a complex of buildings surrounded by an enclosed formal garden. The most striking features which attract thousands of visitors to this mausoleum are the dome and its typical Mughal architecture.

Not only is the former Emperor Humayun buried in the white and yellow marble tomb but there are also many other members of the Mughal Empire resting there.

Delhi Guide | Historical Buildings in Delhi

National Museum

sonia.chaves — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:41:59 +0200

Janpath Road, near India Gate
New Delhi

The National Museum is one of the most important museums in India which was opened in 1949 and displays more than two million objects which are over 5,000 years old.

The galleries are separated over three floors and are organised into chronological order. The collection includes prehistoric and archaeological objects, jewellery and paintings, as well as manuscripts, antiques, weapons and sculptures.

There are also events organised such as, guided tours, educational film sessions relating to art and culture, and seminars.

Delhi Guide