Saint Bernard Dog Museum – Switzerland
St. Bernards are known for their bravery and ability to rescue lost or injured mountaineers. First bred in the 17th century by monks living along the Great St. Bernard Pass, their descendants continue to be raised at Barryland today.
The Saint – Bernard Museum is not only a place to learn about the history of this dog breed but also a place for visitors, especially children, to enjoy watching and petting adorable puppies.
Ticket price: 13 USD/adult, 7 USD/child
Massachusetts Dog Museum - USA
Housed in a 19th-century tavern tucked away in the Berkshires, this museum features a collection of more than 180 works of dog-inspired art, including paintings, sculptures, and pet accessories created by dog-loving artists like William Wegman, Mary Engel, and more.
The museum opened in January 2018 and is just steps from one of the country's largest contemporary art museums, MASS MoCA.
Ticket price: 5 USD/adult, 1 USD/child
Sausage Dog Museum – Passau, Germany
Earlier this year, a sausage dog museum opened in the Bavarian city. It houses 4,500 different sausage dog artifacts dating back to the 17th century. According to its founders, Josef Kublbeck and Oliver Storz, it is home to the largest collection of dogs in the world.
However, this is not only a place to display artifacts but also a place for sausage dogs to interact with each other if visitors want to bring their four-legged friends along.
Ticket price: 6 USD/person, free for children under 12 years old
Foof Museum - Mondragone, Italy
This is the first museum in Europe that is considered as a “common roof” for abandoned dogs. Named after the leading architect’s childhood dog, “Foof” is a place to connect people with dogs, and also an opportunity for someone to welcome a new friend into their home.
The exhibition at Foof features more than 120 dog collars from ancient Rome, along with famous photography and sculptures, including two famous works by contemporary artist Jeff Koons.
Ticket price: 6 USD/adult, 4 USD/child
Akita Dog Museum – Japan
The Akita Dog Museum is the only museum in Japan dedicated to the Akita Inu – the breed considered the “National Dog” in Japan. Located in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, this small but interesting museum is managed by the Akita Dog Preservation Association.
Outside the museum is a statue of Hachiko the dog – a symbol of dogs' loyalty to their owners.
Ticket price: 2 USD/adult, 1 USD/child
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog – USA
Covering 14,000 square feet, the museum houses one of the world's largest collections of canine art, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more than 3,000 books and publications related to our four-legged friends.
The museum is currently closed for a relocation and is expected to open in Midtown Manhattan early next year.
Ticket price: 6 USD/adult, 1 USD/child
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