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I live on the downtown Seattle waterfront, a few blocks from the Seattle Ferry Terminal, and I love taking half hour excursions across Elliott Bay to Bainbridge Island. On the boat, I grab a coffee or a glass of wine, settle into a comfy booth, and watch the scenery go by. Once on the other side, it’s a five minute walk to the offerings of downtown Winslow. One of the first places you will come across is the art museum.

This museum has the best exhibits, it’s not too huge, and it’s free (excluding some special events). It’s open 10-5 daily. I visited with my mom last week, and they had three really great exhibits.

Created by hand by indigenous and rural communities using methods passed down through generations

All of the indigenous cultures in Mexico, still making art in the traditional ways, makes me think of what was lost in the Americas when they were colonized.  Thankfully, today there is a strong market for these crafts, for tourists and locals alike.  Frida Kahlo was a big collector of housewares, jewelry and clothing. 

Museo Soumaya in Mexico City

Have you heard of this museum?  I hadn’t, but on my 9th day in Mexico City, we walked from our apartment in the Roma to the Polanco neighborhood to check it out.  My new son-in-law had it on his list because he studied the building as an architecture student.  I had no idea what I was in for. Walking up to it was so impressive!