To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, 
is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.
— Kurt Vonnegut
 
 

 

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Collections

  • Traditional art and crafts

  • Artisanal treasures

  • Architectural elements

  • Natural wonders

  • Everyday cultural items

  • Iconic pieces

  • Artworks

  • Objects of food and drink 

  • Found objects

 
 
 

Document travel

Online, in print, social media and public exhibitions, including:

  • VR Experience

  • Photography

  • Videography and short films

  • Interactive moving images

  • Soundscapes 


 
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exhibitions
& Showcases

Provide visitors with a uniquely innovative exhibition experience:

  • Exhibit collections of ordinary things from around the world steeped in aesthetic quality

  • Showcase travel documentaries, short films, photographs, and virtual reality

  • Present workshops and talks about a range of travel-related topics

  • Build sustainable networks and partnerships with similar organisations around the world

 
 
 

Talks

John Abbate: “Self-realisation in the Middle of the Pacific” - Join John Abbate as he shares his personal journey of self-discovery during a seemingly idyllic vacation on a remote island in the Pacific. Explore the notions of wealth, poverty, and finding one’s place in the world through the lens of travel.

Vanessa Yim: “Soul Relics Museum – when movement/ migration carries a relic” - Soul Relics Museum is an online museum that showcases everyday objects and stories that relate to one’s emotions and mental health. She will discuss her motivations behind setting up the museum, and share some of the stories and objects relating to migration and movement.

 
 
 

publication

Within the eagerly awaited pages of our annual masterpiece, Travel Things Museum Volume Two, a treasure trove of narratives awaits your eager discovery. Travel Things Museum Volume Two transcends the confines of a mere anthology; it extends a heartfelt invitation to perceive the world through the eyes of those who have profoundly traversed it. Whether you are an intrepid globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this volume promises to awaken your wanderlust and deepen your reverence for the diverse mosaic that adorns our planet.

Available on Amazon & international shipping!

 
 
 

Concept store

Travel Things Museum offers a range of affordable, attractive, and quirky items from around the world for purchase at our online Travel Things Museum concept store as well as in-person at our exhibitions and other events. The concept store offers a unique consumer experience, stocking collectibles and artisanal objects from every corner of the globe. We are a non-profit organisation and all shop proceeds are ploughed back into Travel Things Museum to fund our operations.