The Holocaust Museum Houston is a powerful and deeply moving place that honors the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. The museum’s cylindrical design symbolizes the journey from darkness to light, guiding visitors through exhibits that include personal stories, artifacts, and graphic but necessary reminders of history. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum features a gallery dedicated to human rights and modern-day genocides, reminding us why remembering the past matters.

Named after Lithuania’s most prominent Art nouveau artist and composer, this gallery displays a vast collection of Lithuanian art in collaboration with multiple other museums and galleries throughout the city. Ancient world art, folk art, and an exhibition on numismatics are also on display here, together with various temporary ones.

Explore the Royal Albert Dock and experience a captivating fusion of history, art, and entertainment. Opened in 1846, this architectural marvel, designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, stands as Britain's first structure constructed entirely from cast iron, brick, and stone, with no reliance on wood for its structure. This iconic complex houses an impressive array of cultural landmarks, including the renowned Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum, and the thought-provoking International Slavery Museum. Beyond its rich cultural offerings, the dock also boasts a vibrant assortment of shops, bars, and restaurants, creating a lively and diverse destination for visitors.

Both castles of Beaufort are worth a visit. The first, demolished during the Battle of the Ardennes of WWII, is now in ruins, the second — a Renaissance château— can be visited on a pre-booked guided tour during high season. Tasting of a locally made fruit liquor is included in the price of admission.