Museums: A Little Left-over Wonder (part 6 of 6)

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery everyday. Never lose a holy curiosity."

— Albert Einstein

Today there are about 8,300 museums in the United States and, according to the two-volume 2005 edition of "Museums of the World", over 41,600 museums in 199 countries around the world. Most are what we expect a modern museum to be. However, there are a few Wonder Rooms, such as The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles. It is one of these places which peaks our curiosity and makes our skin stand-up in anticipation and surprise.

For those who would like to examine an online cabinet of curiosity, visit the Museum of Dust.