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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 11h

Want to see the ‘Smart Home’ features in a house built in 1905? Just follow along with Robin.
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Seelye Mansion: A Treasure Trove of Early 20th Century Elegance

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 4d

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 6d

A fascinating tour of this museum and this historic spot.
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Suez National Museum, Egypt

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 10d

Churchill is famous for many things. But if you to understand the man behind the public persona, then this is the place and Catriona will be happy to be our guide.
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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 23d

A walk through South London with Beatriz will bring you to this quiet spot. Not too far from where I was born as it happens.
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South London Gallery

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 24d

It’s been around since 1185 so a little older than my house. The gardens alone make it a spot to visit.
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Chenies Manor House – “archaeologically a fascinating puzzle

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 25d

We have several “Living Museums” featured on the site. Here’s a great example for you to wander around with Joe.
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Beamish

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 26d

So much variety of historic importance in this spot but Joe can give you added insight.
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Glencoe Folk Museum

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 27d

As a bit of a toy collector myself this one has extra appeal. Thanks Julia.
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Pollock's Toy Museum

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 29d

An in-depth look at Roman Britain. Fascinating in its scope and detail.
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The Chesterholm Museum and Vindolanda

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Sep 8

Continuing our book lovers theme…printing in the sixteenth century. Brought to you by Kathleen. As it happens I’ll be there in three weeks.
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Museum Plantin-Moretus

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Sep 7

I know we have a lot of book lovers following along. Why not let Michelle walk you through this gem?
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Gladstone’s Library

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Sep 6

Fifty-six acres is a lot of ground to cover at one museum but Jo does it and enjoys every minute. Just check out the pics.
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Attention! Memory Marches On At Hidden Gem: Army Heritage Center

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 29

Yeah - we’ve all stepped on them and screamed. And yup, I’ll bet a few of us might have a box or two in a cupboard. But what Teresa brings us is an order of magnitude different.
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The Art of the Brick – A Show You Won’t Want to Miss

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 25

Okay, I know we have a lot of aviation aficionados following the site…what about things that fly but have no engines…interesting? Theresa has some personal history here.
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The National Soaring Museum – Exploring the History of Motorless flight

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 22

I don’t think we’ve been to Nebraska before so we will let Ben give us our first taste.
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The Archway: The Story of Nebraska’s Migrations

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 15

A walk through history that will give you goosebumps.
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Explore York County’s Revolutionary History Center and Colonial Complex

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 7

Admit it - we’ve all got a ‘thing’ for the Wild West. But as Robin will show us there’s more to it than horses and six shooters.
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Discover Dodge City's Hidden Gem: The Home of Stone

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Aug 4

The 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain comes along in September. A good time to follow David on this museum tour.
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Kent Battle of Britain Museum

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you are a Turner fan this is a must read. A pretty interesting read for the everyone else too.
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Turner’s House

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 30

A museum, a library and a reading room all bundled into one. Definitely worth a read.
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The Wellcome Collection

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have you met Dora yet? Believe me you need to.
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A Pilgrimage to The Garden Museum by Hamish MacGillivray with Dora Stafford

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 26

Let me try that again.
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Historic New England: Sayward-Wheeler House

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · Jul 26

You know you’re a museum junkie when the tour guide is asking you questions…https://mainlymuseums.com/post/1367/historic-new-england-sayward-wheeler-house/
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