10 Must-See Museums for Architecture and Design Enthusiasts

Museum of Architecture - This cathedral-turned-museum in Wroclaw, Poland hosts events for architects, historians and the community with the goal of protecting and revitalizing the architectural heritage of the city.

AIANY - Known for its architectural boat tours around Manhattan, the American Institute of Architects New York is the place to rub elbows with the best in the business. The chapter's members include more than 5,000 practicing architects, allied professionals, students, and public members interested in architecture and design.

Design Museum - This ultra-modern museum in Helsinki, Finland features a permanent collection devoted to the history of Finnish design as well as rotating exhibits covering industrial design, fashion and graphic design. One of the oldest of its kind, the museum was first founded in 1873, and in 1978, it began operating in its current building, a former school designed by architect Gustaf Nystrom in 1894 in the neo-Gothic style.

Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design - ArkDes is a museum in Stockholm that bills itself as a "center for dialogue and debate about the future of architecture and the city." This playful space is great for the young and the young at heart.