And Later, We'll Hit the Louvre

Children's Museum of Taipei

We've begun taking D to children's museums in our hometown because they provide her with some great stimulation and provide us with something a tad more interesting than the playground. (At least, they're interesting the first five times you visit...)

Then, several months ago, we came across the website for the Association of Children's Museums. It hadn't occurred to us that there was such a thing - an organization to which many of the children's museums around the world belong. The boon for us has been that we've been able to find museums in several destinations we've been to, and many we're planning to get to. There's even a list of "emerging museums", worth a look since some of the museums on the list are already operating. With headquarters in Washington DC, the US is best represented, but there are member museums in 23 countries across the world, in locations such as Mexico City, Vienna and Amsterdam.

Many of these museums are well-managed with unique exhibits, often nature- or science-based, that can even teach you a thing or two. We've often managed to pick up some local trivia that gives us a new appreciation for the city we're in. With the opportunity for some serious hands-on play time, this part of the itinerary will be a hit. Which could give you some serious leverage for places you want to hit...