- African American Museum at Fair Park
Devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural, and historical materials. The collection incorporates a wide variety of visual art forms and historical documents that portray the African American experience in the United States, Southwest, and Dallas.
www.aamdallas.org
- Airborne Museum Hartenstein
Located in the Hartenstein Hotel, which was used as the British headquarters during the Battle of Arnhem in September, 1944. Also in Dutch.
www.airbornemuseum.org
- American Dime Museum
Exhibition space dedicated to novelty entertainment and Americana including vaudeville, carnival, circus, magic, medicine shows, and the original dime museums.
www.dimemuseum.com
- Amsterdam Historical Museum
The Amsterdam Historical Museum preserves, displays, and presents objects and exhibitions related to the city of Amsterdam.
www.ahm.nl
- Armenian Library and Museum of America
Works to preserve Armenian heritage through collecting, conserving, and documenting artifacts, books, textiles, archives, stories, and works of art.
www.almainc.org
- Asuka Historical Museum - Japan
Devoted to the dynasty the ruled Japan from 593 to 710. Features palace ruins and museum housing period pottery, scrolls, and historical texts.
www.asukanet.gr.jp
- Baltimore Museum of Industry
Learn about the history of work: airplanes, cars, civil rights, space exploration, and how things are made.
www.thebmi.org
- Bath Postal Museum
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Explores the history of world and British postal services, from Ancient Rome to pigeon post, the King's post, and on to the present day.
www.bathpostalmuseum.org
- Bath Spa Project
Bath's naturally occurring thermal springs will be home to a new spa, and public bathing will be available again in 2001.
www.bathspa.co.uk
- Bede's World
Monastery at Jarrow was home to the Venerable Bede, where Bede's World explains the archaeological, religious and cultural setting of his life and times.
www.bedesworld.co.uk
- Belgian Museum of Radiology
Features posters, photographs, and reconstructions of radiological laboratories.
www.radiology-museum.be
- Brantwood: John Ruskin's Home (1872-1900)
Visitor information for the house on Coniston Water where the British writer, artist, art and social critic, amateur geologist, and philosopher lived.
www.brantwood.org.uk
- Buried Village, The
Experience the legacy of the eruption of Mount Tarawera, the most recent of numerous volcanic events in the Rotorua region over the last 20,000 years.
www.buriedvillage.co.nz
- Bygones Victorian Museum
Offers a life-size Victorian street, cafe, a multisensory World War I trench experience, railwayana, and period rooms.
www.bygones.co.uk
- Canadian Conservation Institute
Created in 1972 to promote the proper care and preservation of Canada's cultural heritage and to advance the practice, science, and technology of conservation.
www.cci-icc.gc.ca
- Castle of the Plaix
Museum of arts and peasants' traditions housed in an old castle; temporary exhibitions and fairs held periodically.
plaix.free.fr
- Colecci?n Cisneros
Dimensions of contemporary Latin American art are on display in this tri-lingual interactive exhibition site. Includes multimedia profiles of artists and their work, as well as thematic displays.
www.coleccioncisneros.org
- Cumberland Pencil Museum
Tells the story of pencils and pencil making, with information on the history of graphite mining in the area and machinery displays.
www.pencils.co.uk
- Deutsches Historisches Museum/German Historical Museum
German Historical Museum; located in Berlin's historical centre. Site contains samples of collections and current exhibitions about German history.
www.dhm.de
- Diefenbunker, The
Canada's Cold War Museum - site is a bunker that was built in 1959-1961 to house Canada's leaders in the event of a nuclear attack.
www.diefenbunker.ca
- Early Office Museum
Features exhibits about the history of office equipment.
www.officemuseum.com
- Eden Valley Museum
Centre of learning and research into the history of the Eden Valley and its people.
www.evmt.org.uk
- Glanmore Historical Museum
National Historic Site and home of Hastings County Museum. Features outstanding architecture, original furnishings, art collection, and themed history exhibits.
www.quinte.net/glanmore
- Greensboro Historical Museum
Information on exhibits, programs, and services.
www.greensborohistory.org
- Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
German National Museum of Contemporary History (in German).
www.hdg.de
- Heritage Park Historical Village
Sights and sounds of pre-1914 western Canadian life are recreated in this living historical village.
www.heritagepark.ca
- House at Checkpoint Charlie
Museum dedicated to the story of the Berlin Wall.
www.mauer-museum.com
- House of the Seven Gables
History and events at the historic house and museum, from the House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association, an educational organization dedicated to historic preservation and human services.
www.7gables.org
- Hudson River Museum, The
Cultural complex with galleries displaying changing exhibitions of art, history and science related to 19th and 20th c. topics.
www.hrm.org
- Idrija Municipal Museum
Offers 500 years of history of the world's second largest mercury mine, natural park with dams for mine operation, and WW II preserved hospital.
www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si
- International Museum of Women
Educating people about the experiences, contributions and evolution of women through exhibits, interactive technology and the exchange of ideas.
www.imow.org
- Iraq Memory Foundation
The Iraq Memory Foundation archives individual stories from thousands of survivors and witnesses of Iraq atrocities, as well as collecting documents from three decades of Ba-thist rule.
www.iraqmemory.org/en/index.asp
- Ironbridge Gorge Museum
www.ironbridge.org.uk
- K?nstlerinitiative East Side Gallery e.V.
An international monument for freedom at the Berlin Wall, offering more than one hundred paintings on the Wall by artists from all over the world.
www.eastsidegallery.com
- Landmark Center
Restored in 1978 and listed as a National Historic Monument.
www.landmarkcenter.org
- Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre
Offers exhibits, programmes, and other heritage services.
www.langleymuseum.org
- Library of Congress Exhibitions
Index of current physical and online exhibits.
www.loc.gov/exhibits
- MacBride Museum
Interactive facility showcasing the natural and cultural history of the Yukon Territory.
www.macbridemuseum.com
- McCord Museum
Offers a collection of national, provincial, and local cultural materials including costumes and textiles, ethnographic objects, and photographic archives.
www.mccord-museum.qc.ca
- McHenry Museum & Historical Society
Also offers information on the McHenry Mansion in Modesta, CA.
www.mchenrymansion.org
- Medieval Crime Museum
Exhibits include instruments of torture and items used in executions.
www.kriminalmuseum.rothenburg.de
- Merced County Courthouse Museum
Houses 8,500 square feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating, which depict the history of Merced County as well as the settlers of the Great Central Valley.
www.mercedmuseum.org
- Moscow Kremlin Museum
Features the museums of the Kremlin, with information on services, collections, and the history of the city and complex.
www.kremlin.museum.ru
- Mus?e de la R?sistance Henri Queuille
Featuring the history of the Resistance in Haute-Corr?ze and the life of Henri Queuille.
www.musee-henriqueuille.com
- Mus?e Historique d'Abomey
Information about the Abomey Historical Museum, one of Unesco's World Heritage Sites, situated in the former royal palaces of the kingdom of Danhom?.
www.epa-prema.net/abomey
- Mus?e Laurier
Historic site and fine arts centre including the home of Wilfrid Laurier, the 1851 H?tel des Postes, and the Maison Fleury. Includes exhibition and collection information.
www.museelaurier.com
- Mus?e R?gional de la C?te-Nord
Promotes, protects, and studies the heritage and art of the Northern Coast region.
www.mrcn.qc.ca
- Museen der Stadt Nuernberg
Information on the museums managed by the City of Nuremberg, including Albrecht Durer's House, the Museum Tucher Mansion, the City Museum Fembohaus, the Museum for Industrial Culture, and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
www.museen.nuernberg.de
- Museum at Campbell River
Highlighting the history of the coastal region. Includes digital exhibits and archival photos.
www.crmuseum.ca
- Museum of African American History
Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of African and African American history and culture.
www.maah-detroit.org
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa@
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- Muskoka Lakes Museum
www.muskoka.com/tourism/mlm
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Established in 1974 to collect, preserve, and share the physical objects and intangible manifestations of Czech and Slovak history, culture, and language.
www.ncsml.org
- New Lanark Conservation Trust
Information about this world heritage village and its hotel, visitor centre and educational services.
www.newlanark.org
- New York City Police Museum
Collection of objects, stories, and information exploring the history of the department.
www.nycpolicemuseum.org
- Nicholas Copernicus Museum at Frombork
Planetarium and network of historic buildings, housing exhibits dedicated to Copernicus's life and work, local history, and the Foucault Pendulum.
www.frombork.art.pl
- Nokalakevi Archaeological Museum
Site of the mythical city of Aea, where Jason and the Argonauts stole the golden fleece.
www.nokalakevi.ge
- Norsk Folkemuseum/ Norwegian Folk Museum
Experience life in "The Old Town" and in typical Norwegian farmsteads.
www.norskfolke.museum.no
- Nova Scotia Museum@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Arts_and_Humanities/Museums__Galleries__and_Centers
- Old Fort William
Step through the palisade gates into the world of the fur traders, two centuries ago.
www.oldfortwilliam.on.ca
- Palmach Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel
Recreates the struggles of a small band of early Israeli fighters through multimedia and 3-D displays.
www.palmach.org.il
- Pam?tn?k Lidice
The Lidice Memorial, devoted to the village destroyed by Nazis on June 6, 1942. Site includes history, news, and contact information. Also in Czech.
www.lidice-memorial.cz
- Pirate Soul
History museum dedicated to the exploits of Caribbean pirates.
www.piratesoul.com
- Pointe-?-Calli?re, the Montr?al Museum of Archaeology and History@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/History
- Pope's Palace
Residence of the French Popes for nine years during the Middle Ages. Also has an international conference center for meetings and exhibitions.
www.palais-des-papes.com
- Qatar National Museum
Displays elements of Qatar's history, as well as the traditional ways of life for its people.
www.qnm.8m.com
- Ragged School Museum
Experience how Victorian children were taught. There are also displays on local history, industry, and life in the East End.
www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk
- Red Lake Museum
Offers sections on aviation, the gold rush, fur trading, and aboriginal history.
www.red-lake.com/museum
- Robert Owen Museum, The
Devoted to the man who inspired the Co-operative movement.
robert-owen.midwales.com
- Roedde House
Restored late-Victorian home, in the heart of Vancouver's West End offering guided tours for individuals or groups and public programs.
www.roeddehouse.org
- Rotorua Museum
Offers displays and interactive exhibits of local history, art, and treasures of Rotorua, New Zealand.
www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Centennial Museum
History, current facts, and graphics; lots of information for educators and travellers.
www.rcmpmuseum.com
- Saint Patrick Centre, The
Interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint, St. Patrick.
www.saintpatrickcentre.com
- Santa Barbara Historical Society
Museum exhibiting the city of Santa Barbara's artistic and cultural heritage.
www.santabarbaramuseum.com
- Simon Wiesenthal Center
International center for Holocaust remembrance and the defense of human rights and the Jewish people.
www.wiesenthal.com
- Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions
Offers an image catalog of ancient artifacts with descriptions of the objects and a history of their origins.
www.smith.edu/hsc/museum/ancient_inventions/home.htm
- Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
Memorial to the pioneers who settled and developed the Australian Outback.
www.outbackheritage.com.au
- Tiverton Museum
Featuring a social history collection.
www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
- Topkapi Palace Museum
Details on the Palace and sections of the museum.
www.ee.bilkent.edu.tr/~history/topkapi.html
- Tower of London@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Architecture/Buildings_and_Monuments
- Tudor Place
Historic house museum and garden.
www.tudorplace.org
- Tyrolean Regional Heritage Museum and the Hofkirche
Considered the finest regional heritage museum in Europe.
geowww.uibk.ac.at/tirol/innsbruck/heritage.html
- U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art
Operated by the Jerusalem Italian Jews Association (JIJA). Collecting, preserving, and displaying objects pertaining to Jewish life in Italy from the Middle Ages to present. Also offering conferences, concerts, and more.
www.jija.org/ENGLISH/JIJA/Museum/Museum.html
- U'mista Cultural Society@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/Cultures_and_Groups
- USFA: National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial
Designated by Congress as the national memorial to career and volunteer firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
www.usfa.fema.gov/inside-usfa/ffmem/ffmem.shtm
- Vancouver Museum
Links to current museum exhibits and events, and the 'Urbanarium' gallery dealing with urban issues and events in Vancouver.
www.vanmuseum.bc.ca
- Viet Nam War Museum
To honor all who served, veterans, their families, and others in any capacity through exhibits, original writings, historical documents and pictures.
members.aol.com/mraffin/vnmuseum.htm
- Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Virtual_Exhibits/Virtual_Museum_of_Canada__VMC_
- Virtual Typewriter Museum
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Dedicated to the early development of the typewriter.
www.typewritermuseum.org
- Wenham Museum@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Wenham/Community
- Westfries Museum
A cultural historical museum. In Dutch.
www.wfm.nl
- Whitby Museum
Information on the eclectic collections of the Victorian/Edwardian museum, as well as hours, programs, and services.
www.durain.demon.co.uk
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Museum, art gallery, and archives of the history of the Canadian Rockies.
www.whyte.org
- Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience
Discover how Britain lived during World War II.
www.britainatwar.co.uk
- Witte Museum
Historic homes and a re-created blacksmith shop, as well as four levels of hands-on science.
www.wittemuseum.org
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