In full disclosure, I'm not someone who spends a ton of time at museums, nor am I that person that must go to all the best museums in every city — more like one or two max. In other words, a museum buff, I am not. That said, I like museums. In particular, interesting ones. 

I recently attended a talk on the National Museum of African American History and Culture and was fortunate to be able to visit the museum this past December. These recent occurrences got me thinking about my favorite museums around the world and why they were so memorable. Here are 10 museums I believe are worth traveling for:

National Museum of African American History and Culture – Washington, D.C.
Oh man, I love the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It's genuinely one of the most incredible museums I have EVER been to, and it's a place EVERYONE should visit. This is a museum that requires more than one trip. During my first and only visit so far, I spent almost five hours and knew it wasn't nearly enough time. But, it's a start. I can't recommend this museum enough — the next time you're in D.C., go here!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum – Cleveland, Ohio
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is another AMAZING museum! This isn't just a space for rock and roll but a love letter to music. It is one of the gems of Cleveland with a mind-boggling amount of information on various musical genres, from hip hop to rock to bluegrass. There's also the jukebox area where you can listen to the music of the Hall of Fame inductees and several special exhibitions that help to bring music to life. Just be prepared to break out into a dance in public because you can't help yourself.