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| - The Nationality Rooms are a must-see. I especially enjoy them during December, when the holiday decorations are up. In addition to the gorgeous artifacts and decorations of each room, traditional holiday decorations are featured with an information sheet detailing the holiday traditions of the country.
The attention to detail in all of these rooms is truly amazing. Each country commissions top artisans to create everything from the light-switch plates to the radiator covers and murals. They range from the ornate Austrian room to the more minimalist Japanese room, with plans for more on the way. Small kids might not have the attention span to handle all the rooms, but teenagers and older would probably enjoy it. Keep in mind, it is HOT in the winter - leave your coat in the car. Also allow about 2-2.5 hours if you want to really explore every detail of the room, but you can probably get through them faster if you want. (The guided tours take 90 minutes.)
If you visit during the week, there is a coffee shop, a sushi bar, and a Chil-Fil-A in the basement. Meters available on Bigelow and Bellefield, around the Schenley Quad, and on Roberto Clemente Dr.
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