Museums are institutions that collect, conserve, research, exhibit, and interpret objects of lasting interest or value.
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3D Center of Art and Photography
The 3D Center of Art and Photography s a non-profit organization that preserves a wide variety of 3D photos and art, both old and contemporary. The website also has art works by George King, John Hart, George Freeman and J. Claire Dean. You can also purchase 3D art books and DVDs here. - 3D Center of Art and Photography
http://www.3dcenter.us
Dedicated to the various art works of Andy Warhol, one of the twentieth century's most unusual artists. Offers information about exhibits. Also offers reproductions for purchase from the museum store. - Andy Warhol Museum
http://www.warhol.org/
California Museum of Photography
The California Museum of Photography, based at the University of California Riverside, is an cultural organization dedication to photography. You can order prints of many of the item's in the museum's store from this site, as well as photography books. - California Museum of Photography
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/
The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography official website. In English and in French. Find out gallery information and about the exhibitions. - CMCP
http://cmcp.gallery.ca/
Education Department of the Getty Museum
The Education department of the Getty Museum offers a range of art education programs. You can also find out how to plan a school visit to the Getty Museum. Teachers can use this website to find lesson plans on art here. Museum educators can find information and useful resources as well. - Education Department of the Getty Museum
http://www.getty.edu/education
The Imperial War Museum is one of Britain's noted specialty museum, noted for its collections on twentieth century warfare. The website has information on how you can research your family history (esp. military records). You can also find out about the Cabinet War Rooms in London here. - Imperial War Museum
http://www.iwm.org.uk/
The Institute of Draped Clothes is a British organization that researches, preserves and promotes a variety of draped clothing. If you're interested in saris, sarongs calm her room and focus in on their own stitch costumes this website provides you with a variety of interesting information. You can also find it a bit the history of this form of clothing here. - Institute of Draped Clothes
http://www.idcw.org.uk/
The Los Angeles Count Museum of Art (LACMA) is an art museum based in Los Angeles, California. You can find out about the museum's membership policies here and the art works held by the museum. You can also find information on the museum's gift shop here. - LACMA
http://www.lacma.org/
The Marine Museum of Manitoba, based in Selkirk, documents the marine life of the province on Lake Winnipeg and the Red River. You can also find out about some of the museum's ships including the S.S. Keenora. - Marine Museum of Manitoba
http://www.marinemuseum.ca
The Money Museum is a website dedicated to the history and use of currency. The site has an extensive information on coins, both modern and historical (including antiquity and the middle ages). The site's coin tours section shows you images of coins used around the world. The site is also available in German. - Money Museum
http://www.moneymuseum.com
The Museum of HP Calculators is a virtual institution where you can learn about Hewlett-Packard calculators. The website has profiles of the company's early machines (1968-1986) including models such as the HP 982A and the HP-35. The website also has forums where you can discuss HP calculators. - Museum of HP Calculators
http://www.hpmuseum.org
The Museum of Northwest Art is an art museum in Washington State dedicated to the works of artists from the northwestern United States. The website provides information on the museum's calendar of arts and programs. You can also read a history of the museum here. - Museum of Northwest Art
http://www.museumofnwart.org/
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum is a Massachusetts museum dedicated to this important aspect of marine history. The museum website has particularly good information about famous shipwrecks nearby Nantucket such as The W.F. Marshall. - Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
http://www.nantucketlifesavingmuseum.com
The National Postal Museum of the UK is a cultural institution that protects and preserves all aspects of stamps and postal culture. You can find out how to research stamps here, schedule a preservation lecture and find out more about the museum's exhibits. - National Postal Museum
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp/5_stamp.html
The Obsolete Computers Museum is an information website where you can learn about computers that are no longer commonly used. This site covers technologies invented since the late 1970s including the Apple 2 and Commodore 64. You can also search for computing technology technology by platform and processor here. - Obsolete Computer Museum
http://www.obsoletecomputermuseum.org/
Small art gallery in New York specializing in American art from the late 19th and early 20th century. Site contains list of inventory, archives and exhibitions. Collections include Thomas Hart Benton, Theodore Robinson and American Impressionism. - Owen Gallery
http://www.owengallery.com
The Salvador Dali Museum, based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is a museum dedicated to this important painter. The museum website provides a short biography of Dali and his art as well as a list of books about him. You can also find out about the museum's exhibits here. - Salvador Dali Museum
http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/
Society for Creative Anachronism
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international organization devoted to recreating the skills and culture of pre 17th century Europe. You can find a SCA group near you from this site. The site also has information for newcomers unfamiliar with with SCA activities. - Society for Creative Anachronism
http://www.sca.org
The Society of Illustrators is a professional organization that represents the interests of illustration artists. One of the website's most interesting features is the annual lecture on illustration – you can view videos of the most recent lecture here. The website also has a section for students interested in this career. - Society of Illustrators
http://www.societyillustrators.org/
The Sweeney Art Gallery is a cultural organization based at the University of California at Riverside. You can find out about the gallery's programs, exhibitions and collections from this site. Past exhibitions done at the gallery include paintings by Cosmé Cordova. - Sweeney Art Gallery
http://sweeney.ucr.edu/
The Virtual Museum of Canada offers a uniquely collection of Canadian art, heritage and cultural exhibits together on the Web. The website has a teacher's centre to help those involved in education use the website in teaching about Canada. The website is available in English and French. - Virtual Museum
http://www.museevirtuel.ca/
The Virtual Museum of Canada is an online exhibition that provides information on Canadian heritage and culture. The museum's current online exhibits include famous Canadian artists, aboriginal art and games. Teachers can also find resources here as well. - Virtual Museum.ca
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca
The Walker Art Center is an American art gallery based in Minneapolis that covers a variety of arts including design, film, video, and the performing and visual arts. You can also find out the center's hours and other information to help you plan a visit. The site also has information on the Center's Artist Residency program. - Walker Art Center
http://design.walkerart.org/
The Washington History Museum is a cultural organization that preserves the heritage of Washington State. Staying informed about the museum's activities is easy with the provided RSS feeds. You can also find information on the museum's upcoming exhibits. - Washington History Museum
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/
The Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum dedicated to European painting. With more than eighteen thousand reproductions, art students will find this website particularly interesting. The website also has a glossary of art terms, something that art novice will appreciate. - Web Gallery of Art
http://www.wga.hu/