The U.S. and Canadian picks are more varied, ranging from Fiesta San Antonio to the Napa Valley Wine Auction to Boston Harborfest. But there are some curious inclusions, too. If it's the 2,600 fun-seekers on board, drop me off at Disney World, please. Even culture hounds can suffer from museum burnout when visiting a city brimming with must-see treasures. An art historian and veteran tour guide, Bright helps fast-track gallery goers make a beeline to the good stuff in five major institutions, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Diagrams point the way, and concise notes accompany major works and exhibits.
Additional museums are covered more briefly but include the author's knowledgeable take on highlights, along with specifics such as hours and directions. The 1999 Travelers Guide is a bare-bones but complete listing of special exhibits at U.S. museums large and small. Some international museums also are included.