Where The Mugs Are

By Melissa August, Val Castronovo, Matthew Cooper, Rachel Dry, Daren Fonda, Michael Jackson, Benjamin Nugent, Julie Rawe, John Rosenblatt, Josh Tyrangiel, Alexandra Wolfe

Last week plans were announced for a museum dedicated to 18-year-old Britney Spears in the singer's hometown of Kentwood, La. Her parents will donate memorabilia from her long ago childhood. But if you and your family are on the road this summer and can't wait to check out celebrity shrines, there are some other options:

Dan Quayle Center and Museum

LOCATION Huntington, Ind. WHAT'S ON DISPLAY Baby photos, diplomas, letter jackets, campaign posters IN THE GIFT SHOP Quayle Center golf balls, golf shirts, golf towels, mugs and magnets

Lawrence Welk Museum

LOCATION Escondido, Calif. WHAT'S ON DISPLAY A 6-ft.-tall crystal Champagne glass/fountain IN THE GIFT SHOP T shirts, CDs, playing cards, postcards, mugs and magnets

Andy Griffith Museum

LOCATION Mount Airy, N.C. WHAT'S ON DISPLAY Suit he wore on Matlock, Griffith's childhood slingshot IN THE GIFT SHOP Andy and Opie mouse pads, ties, trivia games, mugs and magnets

The Lizzie Borden Museum

LOCATION Fall River, Mass. WHAT'S ON DISPLAY Replica of sofa where Andrew Borden was axed to death IN THE GIFT SHOP Ax keychains, copies of witness statements, mugs and magnets