8 best 'nerd' tourist attractions around the world

By Afiur
December 25, 2025

CERN, Switzerland

Home to the Large Hadron Collider, CERN lets visitors explore particle physics in action. The exhibitions explain antimatter, the mystery of dark matter, and the quest to understand how the universe b

NASA Kennedy Space Center, USA

Perfect for space nerds, the Kennedy Space Center offers rocket exhibits, astronaut encounters, spacecraft displays, and even live launches if you time your trip right. It’s one of the closest ways to

Studio Ghibli Museum, Japan

For anime enthusiasts, the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka is a magical world filled with original sketches, animation art, exclusive short films, and whimsical installations inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s icon

The Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley, USA

The world’s largest museum dedicated to computing, it explores the evolution of tech, from ancient calculating devices to early Apple machines, AI, and iconic supercomputers.Source: unsplash

The Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), New York

MoMath transforms numbers and shapes into hands on experiences. It’s interactive, colourful, and surprisingly fun, ideal for puzzle lovers and logical thinkers.Source: unsplash

The National Videogame Museum, USA

Located in Texas, this museum preserves the history of gaming with playable arcades, retro consoles, prototypes, and interactive exhibits. It’s a nostalgic paradise for anyone who grew up gaming.Sourc

The Science Museum, London

This massive museum celebrates innovation across centuries from early engines and medical breakthroughs to robotics, space tech and AI. Interactive galleries make it a perfect destination for curious

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios

A must visit for fantasy nerds, this attraction recreates Hogwarts, Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley with extraordinary detail. You can ride the Hogwarts Express, taste Butterbeer and cast “spells” around t

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