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1. 24-Hour Museum
   Open 24 x 7. Read the online magazine and museum website of the week. Find links to other museums and galleries.
2. About.com - Ancient/Classical History
   Museum sites, archeology, art collections, and texts are covered - everything from early mathematics to ancient recipes.
3. American Association of Museums
   AAM is dedicated to promoting excellence within the museum community. AAM is the only organization representing the entire scope of museums and professionals and nonpaid staff who work for and with museums.
4. American Museum of Papermaking
   Robert C. Williams museum includes the history of paper and its technology. Take a tour or visit exhibitions in the gallery.
5. Ames Aerospace Encounter
   Find out how to schedule a field trip to Ames Research Center, or apply to be a volunteer using an online form.
6. Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
   A zoo, a natural history museum and a botanical garden make up this complex. Find information about visiting this Tuscon institution and view exhibits at this site.
7. Artes e Historia México
Artes e Historia: Mexican Museum Links
A list of links to Mexican museums online.
8. Art ImagebaseThe ImageBase is a searchable image and text database of objects from the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor).
9. Australian Museums Online
   Users can search the collections of more than 35 Australian museums. A museum directory; conservation and collecting resources, publications and discussion groups are also available.
10. Auto Museum
    Features historical timelines for the Indianapolis 500 and several marques. It also contains a list of international auto museums, clubs and shows.
11. Bead Museum
    Bead-related links, publications and membership details are included.
12. Biblical Arts Center
    An online tour of the museum's collection of religious artwork.
13. Brahe, Tycho - The Noble Dane
    Images of oil paintings of the sixteenth-century Danish astronomer. With info on his life and work.
14. Burlingame Museum of Pez
    Devoted to the candy dispenser - view exhibits, memorabilia, news of conventions, and purchase collectibles online.
15. Billings Farm and Museum
    Billings Farm and Museum is a nationally renowned farm life museum, as well as a working dairy farm. View historical photos and articles online, and get visitor information.
16. Car Museums - worldwide
    Comprehensive list of car museums throughout the world. Includes descriptions of the museums and some photos.
17. Cats! Wild to Mild
    Explore the world of wild and domesticated felines with zoological facts, conservation, animal behavior and cat career information. From a traveling exhibit developed by the Natural History Museum of LA County.
18. Chicago Academy of Sciences
    Web home of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Includes general and educational information, online exhibits and a calendar of events.
19. Cyber Mummy
    Join the scientists at the World Heritage Museum in Illinois as they investigate the history of a newly acquired Egyptian mummy. Use of X-rays, CAT scans and DNA analysis in archaeology illustrated.
20. Cyberspace Museum
    Cyberspace Museum of Natural History and Exploration Technology. Spacecraft gallery with photos and information, list of paleontology museums and space exploration displays and current events in science.
21. Denver Museum of Natural History
    Visitors will find information on hours, admission prices, current and coming exhibits, planetarium and IMAX Theater shows, membership basics, the museum shop and more.
22. Design for Life: A Centennial Celebration
    This exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum covers the last 100 years in interior decorating, architecture, fashion, technology and other areas of design.
23. Discovery Place Science Web
    Information on the offerings of Discovery Place in Charlotte, N.C. which include a science center, an aquarium, an Omnimax theater and Planetarium. Also, classroom outreach programs.
24. Elsas Producties
    This Netherlands-based company provides education/information computer software for museums and information centers, as well as multimedia productions, CD-ROMs and websites.
25. Endangered Species in Endangered Spaces
    Hosted by the Royal British Columbia Museum, this online exhibit provides information on some of the rare and endangered plants and animals of British Columbia.
26. Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum
    The Homestead provides a genuine slice of 18th century life, and an intimate look at Vermont's most colorful and controversial founder, along with New England history.
27. Exploratorium
    This San Francisco museum's Web site is dedicated to exploring the world of science by presenting interdisciplinary online activities and exhibits. Includes museum information and an online store.
28. Field Museum
    Natural history museum located in Chicago explores diversity and relationships in nature and cultures. Includes a guide to current exhibitions and educational activities for teachers and children.
29. FineArt Forum Resource Directory: Museums and Art History
    Alphabetical listings of art museums.
30. Fisogni Gas Station Museum
    Italian museum site includes pictures, descriptions and histories of American and European gas pumps, globes, signs and equipment.
31. Folk Art and Craft Museums
    This site lists museums and cultural centers that feature folk, native or primitive art.
32. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
    Information on the Omni theater, the Noble Planetarium, permanent exhibits, operating hours and the museum school.
33. Franklin Institute Science Museum - Units of Study
    Colorful and activity-oriented online educational study units about nature and science, for teachers and students.
34. Gallery Guide Online
    This site provides a guide to art galleries and museums in the United States, including exhibit information, images, and other resources.
35. Getty
    The Getty promotes the world's artistic and cultural heritage through a museum, five institutes and a grant program. Information on the these projects as well as fellowships, research resources and seminars is available.
36. Huntington Library
    Take a virtual tour of the grounds or view selections from the collection of paintings and rare books.
37. Imperial War Museum
    Information on the museum and its collection, a calendar of events and details on special exhibits are featured.
38. Insecta.com
    General information on insects including descriptions and pictures courtesy of the Spencer Entomological Museum.
39. International Council of Museums
    Includes news and events and a list of online museums and exhibits.
40. International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach
    Home to a collection of significant artifacts in the history of surfing. View sections on surf music, films, legends, contests and boards as well as an online order form.
41. Internet GalleryWalk
    Search for a gallery by name, location, or type of medium. Listings provide name, address, phone/fax and sometimes artists represented.
42. Kuban's Paleo Place: Guide to Natural History Museums on the Web
    List of links to natural history museum sites, along with links to other museum directories on the Web.
43. Latino museums and museums with latino collections
    List of links to Latino museums and museums with Latino collections.
44. Learning Studio! at The Exploratorium
    Features interactive exhibits and activities from the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco. Includes recommendations and reviews of science, art and education Web sites.
45. Liberace Museum
    Features Liberace jewelry, wardrobe, pianos and car collection. Also a biography, an on-line store and information on the Liberace Foundation.
46. Louvre
    View samples from the collections and read the history of this famous French museum at its official site. Also includes visitor information and a calendar of temporary exhibitions.
47. Montshire Museum of Science
    Montshire, a hands-on museum, located in Norwich, Vermont, has dozens of exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. The museum is surrounded by a 110 acre network of nature trails.
48. Museum of Antiquities
    Excellent info, graphics and photos.
49. Museum of International Folk Art
    From recycled art to Latino heritage, this unit of the Museum of New Mexico addresses art from a modern, cross-cultural perspective.
50. Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
    Teachers' guides with sample lesson plans for teaching science promoted here. AIDS/HIV, seafaring technology and coal mining are some available subjects.
51. Museum of Unnatural Mystery
    This online science museum considers questions such as flying saucers, dinosaur extinction and the Loch Ness monster.
52. Museums in Spain
    This Museums in Spain site includes a collection of online museums, a virtual library, and other information. There is also a link to Spanish artists and culture.
53. Museum of New Mexico
    Older than the state of New Mexico itself, the Museum of New Mexico houses the one of the country's most intriguing collections of art, history and culture
54. Museum of Latin American Art
    Located in downtown Long Beach, CA, the museum offers details on current exhibits, upcoming shows, an artist's registry, a newsletter and links to foundations.
55. Museum of London Archaeology Service
    Outlines the research and technical services offered to academic and commercial clients offered by the Museum of London Archaeology Service.
56. Museum of Science, Boston
    View works of art, updates on new exhibits and shows at the museum.
57. Museum Sites On-Line
    Includes cyberspace list of online-only exhibits, from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
58. National Air and Space Museum
    Fasten your seat belts, return your tray to it's stowed position and get ready to take off. Explore the history, discoveries and adventures of the space age at this Smithsonian museum.
59. National Building Museum
    Covers exhibitions at the museum and related periodicals.
60. National Gallery of Canada
    Take a virtual tour. View the bookstore, information on special exhibits and events, membership details, a library and related links.
61. National Museum of African Art
    Online unit of the Smithsonian dedicated to showcasing the visual arts of Africa. Includes information about exhibits and educational programs.
62. National Museum of Namibia
    Selections from the museum's permanent collection and museum information.
63. National Museum of American History
    As part of the Smithsonian Institution, this site provides virtual exhibitions, a music room, an American Heritage timeline, and a hands-on history room and science center.
64. National Museum of Natural History
    This division of the Smithsonian Institution houses the world's largest collection of mammals, as well as many other types of living organisms.
65. National Museum of Natural History: Division of Fishes
    The Division of Fishes contains an estimated 8 million specimens. About half of these specimens have been cataloged in the online database searchable by family, genus or species.
66. National Museum of the American Indian
    Overviews of exhibitions, film screenings, recordings, calendar of events and other cultural resources.
67. National Numismatic Collection
    Over 400,000 coins and 550,000 bills of currency can be found in this Smithsonian Institution collection. This site includes images and related links.
68. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA - Stuff for Kids
    Online lessons and activities for kids, such as an exploration of wild and domestic cats, and a virtual scavenger hunt in Africa.
69. Natural History Museums and Collections
    This page provides links to hundreds of Web sites from museums, botanical gardens and nature conservation areas around the world.
70. New Antiquities
    This site provides images and explanations of recent archaeological discoveries at the New Antiquities exhibit in the Israel Museum.
71. Pacific Science Center
    Provides information about its exhibits and programs. Includes information about admission fees, food options, hours of operation and directions.
72. Poozleanimus Directory
    Links to just about every web resource there is on parrots, budgies, lovebirds and other tropical birds.
73. Quondam Online Museum of Architecture
    Online museum dedicated to architecture, including a wide variety of CAD models, building comparisons, specific building maps, patterning and more.
74. Russian Aviation Page
    The Russian Aviation Page is geared toward aviation enthusiasts. It contains a collection of information and photographs on Russian planes.
75. Science Museum
    The London-based museum is part of the U.K. National Museum of Science & Industry. It provides online exhibitions, collections, special events and information for visitors.
76. Science Museum of Minnesota
    Interactive activities, online projects and directions and hours are provided here.
77. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
    Information on trust-maintained houses, books, records, museums, and a listing of events, including visitor locations in Stratford-On-Avon.
78. Shelburne Museum
    Shelburne Museum, founded in 1947, is one of the nation's most eclectic museums of art, Americana, architecture, and artifacts.
79. Signature Museum
    Features a collection of signature files and ASCII art.
80. Smithsonian Institute
    Archives treasures about American history, art, and science. Browse through exhibits by subject, and learn about upcoming events.
81. Smithsonian Institution Research Information System
    SIRIS searches the research catalogs of the Smithsonian Institution that include the institute's libraries, art collections, archives, manuscripts and specialized research bibliographies.
82. Stewart, Jimmy - Museum
    Find a biography, a filmography, and information about the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Includes a virtual tour and a museum store.
83. The Sukuma Museum
    The Bujora Cultural Center and Sukuma Museum in Kisesa, Tanzania, Africa are historical institutions founded for the education and support of Sukuma culture.
84. Tech Museum of Innovation
    A guide to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California, featuring hands-on and "hands-online" science activities. Includes a tour of exhibits and programs, related teacher resources, and an online store.
85. Textiles Through Time
    Toronto's Museum for Textiles provides color pictures of textiles, from Persian carpets to Nigerian indigo cloth. Site also features links to other textile museums.
86. The Israel Museum: Jerusalem
    A virtual tour of Israel's largest museum. Includes current exhibit information, a visitor's forum and historical information. Extensive collection of photographs.
87. The Tech: Online Exhibits
    Interactive technology and science exhibits about satellites, robots, lasers, earthquakes, DNA and the Hubble Telescope from the Tech Museum of Innovation. Features a glossary of tech terms, reviews of links and software for kids.
88. Toaster Museum
    A group that seeks to preserve old toasters. They offer a historical look at various models, toys and accessories related to these appliances.
89. The Trakoscan Castle
    Located in the Republic of Croatia, Trakoscan was built in the 13th c. within Croatia's northwestern fortification system. Information on architecture, fortifications and 13th century life.
90. Vatican Museums
    This site lists and describes Vatican-controlled museums in Rome. A map is provided.
91. Virtual Museum of Computing
    This virtual museum includes an eclectic collection of hyperlinks connected with the history of computing and on-line computer-based exhibits.
92. Virtual Library Museums
    Peruse an index of museums around the world, categorized by country and subject. Offers a selection of virtual exhibitions and event listings.
93. WWAR: Museum Resources
    World Wide Arts Resources provides this comprehensive collection of online museums, searchable and browsable in more than 160 categories.
94. WebMuseum Paris
    Features an extensive library of artists' work and biographical information. Includes an auditorium of classical music as well as a walking tour of Paris.
95. Western Museum of Flight
    Hawthorne, Calif. museum offers museum information, news and information on famous flights.
96. Museum of Beverage Containers and Advertising
    Visitor information, or view selected items from the large collection of soda and beer cans, bottles, and advertising items.
97. Worldwide Museum of Natural History
    Photos and descriptions of the discovery of fossils, relics, bones and comets. The site also has a gift shop.