These are eight of the world’s best fashion museums, from New York to Paris, with major exhibitions and historic collections ...

Immerse yourself in everything from ancient artifacts to cutting-edge science at these top institutions.

The capital of the U.S. is filled with museums -- many of them free to visit as they're part of the Smithsonian. It's no wonder these places are so popular.

With the fall of monarchy and the rise of dynasties and political systems, some of these majestic palaces took up a new role.