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.
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.
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.
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website offers information on this network of four museums. You can find information here on how to obtain museum membership. You can also find out about the museums' educational programs so that you can plan a school visit.
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org
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.
http://www.getty.edu/education
Experience world-class architecture, dynamic temporary exhibitions, and the stunning treasures of this art museum's permanent collection.
http://artmuseumgr.org
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
http://www.nantucketshipwreck.org/
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.
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.
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.
http://www.owengallery.com
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with visitors from around the world and renowned art collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in-person and online.
http://www.philamuseum.org/
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.
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.
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.
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.
http://sweeney.ucr.edu/
The Antique Automobile Club of America Museum
Displayed in Hershey, PA, AACA Museum is dedicated to the preservation of motor vehicle history.
http://www.aacamuseum.org/
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Official website of the first class art gallery. Details about their collections and exhibitions. Website also contains visiting information, sells art items and press details.
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Provides information on this famous American library which is renowned for its literary, musical and artistic collections. Site contains images of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, mainly Western manuscripts and also sells books on illuminated manuscripts, architecture and books on books.
http://www.themorgan.org
The museum's official website, with calendar of events, exhibitions schedule education, research resources and more.
http://www.moma.org/
The National WWII Museum features exhibits, shows, and unique experiences to educate and inspire visitors from around the globe. Highlights include Solomon Victory Theater home of the 4D feature Beyond All Boundaries, and Campaigns of Courage, where immersive exhibits follow in the footsteps of the citizen soldier.
http://www.nationalww2museum.org
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.
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.
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.
http://www.walkerart.org/architecture-design
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.
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.
http://www.wga.hu/
