If you are looking for something to collect that will be both challenging and allow you to gaze at beautiful things, you should consider map collecting. This type of collection has the ability to teach you about geography and history as well as play into your aesthetic sensibilities. It is also likely to unlock the more imaginative side of your personality.
Think of the appeal of world wall maps . When done well, they are beautifully composed and colored while serving the specific function of representing the physical world. Antique maps are usually hand drawn with intricate lettering. They provide snapshots into not just the understanding of the physical world at a given time, but of the predominant philosophical and even religious view of existence that were popular back then.
As with any collection, it is important to choose a category or type of map to collect. Maybe you want to focus on the evolution of the wall map or you might prefer to collect road maps from a certain region. It is even possible to build a collection of future maps. These might include maps used in science fiction movies as well as those created by city and business planners and other individuals and organizations who forecast changes in geography, demographics, and climate.