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Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums: Presents a series of online exhibitions as well as details for those planning to visit the Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum itself.
Author: Aberdeen City Council
Subjects: art exhibitions, art museums
DeweyClass: 708
Acropolis Museum: Considered one of the most important museums in the world, it temporarily houses masterpieces of the ancient Greek civilization dedicated to the 'temenos' of Athena Parthenos. The collections include temple pediments and sculptures from the Archaic period, the Parthenon frieze and sculpted figures dated to around 500 BC.
Author: Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Subjects: european museums, greek history, sculpture
DeweyClass: 069
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum: Information about the museum, including descriptions of exhibits and galleries, and astronomy related resources such as details of weather conditions on other planets and online collections entitled Comets Through the Ages and Heavenly Reflections.
Author: Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Subjects: astronomy education, planetary science
DeweyClass: 520
African American Mosaic: Exhibition containing introductory and in-depth information about the history and culture of black Americans. It includes sections on colonisation, the abolition of slavery, and migration with images and photographs.
Author: Library of Congress
Subjects: african americans, liberia, slavery
DeweyClass: 973.049
American International Rattlesnake Museum: Online exhibit of rattlesnake species with images, habitat information, and details of physical characteristics for each one. Also offers general facts about snakes covering bites, venom, rattles, head shapes, and fangs.
Author: American International Rattlesnake Museum
Subjects: reptiles, united states museums
DeweyClass: 597
American Museum of Natural History: A major scientific and educational institution which carries out research seeking to identify and describe the earth and its myriad life forms, and to share the results of this work with a broad public. Museum scientists trace the history of life, explore the development and relationships of different groups of animals, document changes in the environment, and describe the achievements of human cultures. The museum's collection of more than 30 million specimens and cultural artefacts includes dinosaur fossils, a canoe carved by Haida Indians, a slice of a giant sequoia tree, and the costume of an African spirit dancer.
Author: American Museum of Natural History
Subjects: dinosaurs, natural history
DeweyClass: 508
American Museum of Photography: A Primer on Processes: Offers descriptions of various photographic processes including carbon prints, daguerreotype, photogenic drawing, photogravure, salt print, and wet plate. Also offers links to resources covering the history of photography.
Author: American Photography Museum
Subjects: photography
DeweyClass: 771
Andy Warhol Museum: Museum devoted to the American pop artist, housing displays of contemporary art and popular culture. Gives a tour of the eight floors, with examples of portraiture, details of special exhibitions, and information about the underground studio.
Author: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Subjects: art museums, artists
DeweyClass: 708
Art of the First World War: An exhibition of 110 paintings brought together by the major history museums of Europe depicting World War I as seen by 54 painters on both sides. Hitherto overshadowed by the literary and philosophical accomplishments that arose from the trauma of war, the artists and their work are brought into context in a detailed presentation by art historian and exhibition curator Philippe Dagen, via UNESCO and partner museums throughout Europe. Users can opt for a guided tour of the exhibits or browse through the exhibition thematically. Exhibits include William Roberts' 'The First German Gas Attack at Ypres' which gives a dramatic representation of the use of toxic gases by the German forces, Felix Vallotton's 'Le plateau de Bolante' depicting the war-swept landscape of the Artois region of France, and John Nash's 'Over the Top' illustrating the attack during which the First Artist Rifles left their trenches and pushed towards Marcoing near Cambrai.
Author: UNESCO
Subjects: first world war, warfare, world history
DeweyClass: 758.99041
Australian Museum Online: National museum which aims to increase understanding of, and influence public debate on, the natural environment, human societies and human interaction with the environment. Online displays include selections from Nature Australia magazine, Sea Slug Forum, Ichthyology Fish Type Specimen Database, spiders, and information and images on Sydney's endangered landsnail species.
Author: Australian Museum
Subjects: australia, fish, marine biology education, natural history, spiders
DeweyClass: 508
Bauhaus Archiv Museum of Design: Dedicated to the Bauhaus school of art and architecture (1919-1933), this resource presents information on the Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design in Berlin. Housed within a building designed by Walter Gropius, who founded the Bauhaus, the archive includes examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, photography, and documentation such as political discussion about the school, official contracts, and the curriculum.
Author: Bauhaus Archive / Museum of Design
Subjects: art museums, history of art
DeweyClass: 709
Bede's World: Museum which aims to preserve the archaeological excavations at Jarrow as a centre of historical, religious and cultural importance in the north of England, and focus on the life, times and work of the Venerable Bede (AD 673-735).
Author: Bede's World
Subjects: british archaeology - local
DeweyClass: 936
Bird Biodiversity: Searchable database wich contains photographs, information on bird specimen handling, bird dissection and a glossary of avian external anatomy.
Author: Slater Museum of Natural History, Puget Sound University
Subjects: biodiversity, birds, zoology
DeweyClass: 598
Bishop Museum, Hawaii: Hawaii State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Over 30,000 specimens in entomology and botany (including algae and fungi).
Author: Bishop Museum, Hawaii
Subjects: algae, botany, entomology, hawaii, plant images
DeweyClass: 580
British Museum: Information on current and future exhibitions, permanent collections including the Rosetta Stone, the Lewis Chessmen and an Easter Island Statue, and the education services based at the museum.
Author: British Museum
Subjects: british museums, united kingdom
DeweyClass: 069
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: Features changing exhibits for the general public to enjoy on subjects ranging from current research and recent discoveries in natural history to the finest traditional and contemporary cultural arts. Also features geology, anthropology, and zoology collections. Visitor information and archives of all past exhibits and presents subject-specific featuresare provided.
Author: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Subjects: cultural studies, natural history, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
California Military Museum: Museum hosting exhibitions relating to military history in California. Covers California state militia and national guard unit histories, lineage and honours, ships, the San Francisco Earthquake, the San Francisco dock strike, airfields, the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force. Also describes California during the Mexican, Civil, Indian, and Second World Wars. Resources concerning the heraldry and insignia of the California State military forces are available.
Author: California Center for Military History
Subjects: military history
DeweyClass: 355
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Corporation of three Canadian Museums (the National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Aviation Museum, and the Agriculture Museum). Includes information on the collections and activities of the three constituent museums. Information available in French and English.
Author: National Museum of Science and Technology, Canada
Subjects: agriculture links, aviation, canadian history, canadian museums, science museums
DeweyClass: 507
Canadian Heritage Information Network: Information gateway to the cultural heritage of Canada, including museums and galleries, virtual exhibitions, national inventories, and professional resources. Available in English and French.
Author: Department of Canadian Heritage
Subjects: canada, canadian news, museum links
DeweyClass: 069
Canadian Museum of Civilization: Features the Canadian War Museum and the Museum of New France which house collections, exhibitions, maps, tours and galleries covering Canadian civilisation. English / French language option.
Author: Canadian Museum of Civilization
Subjects: canadian history, canadian museums, museum links
DeweyClass: 971
Canadian Museum of Nature: Guide to activities at the Canadian Museum of Nature, including programmes, products and services, a calendar of events, and the annual report of the Museum. Information is available in English and French.
Author: Canadian Museum of Nature
Subjects: canadian museums, natural history
DeweyClass: 508
Canadian Wildlife and Wilderness Art Museum: Collection of wildlife and wilderness paintings by Canadian and other international artists, being arranged into a permanent museum showcase.
Author: Canadian Wildlife and Wilderness Art Museum
Subjects: art museums, canadian geography, canadian museums, painting, wildlife
DeweyClass: 750
Canela Indians of Northeastern Central Brazil: Based primarily on pioneering research conducted by William Crocker, this resource hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History aims to educate visitors about the Canela Native Americans of Central Brazil. Offers numerous sections that allow visitors to explore the lives of these little known people by providing artefacts, articles, images, video clips, and information relating to social customs and rituals. Articles are in pdf format and provide analyses of various aspects of Canela life, such as initiation festivals, demographic characteristics, and the Canela relationship with ghosts.
Author: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Subjects: archaeology education, archaeology research, brazil, south america
DeweyClass: 909.0498
Capitol Project: Explores the Capitol building in Washington DC with narratives on both the building itself and the events represented in its art and architecture. American history and culture are depicted through images of paintings of the landing of Columbus and the discovery of the Mississippi, information on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, and links to national resources such as the Arlington National Cemetery, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum. A search engine and an archive of graphics arranged by artist and subject are provided.
Author: University of Virginia
Subjects: architectural research, united states history - general, united states museums
DeweyClass: 720
De Museumserver: Dutch Museums on the Internet: Provides a comprehensive listing of Dutch museums on the Internet, as well as museums from other countries, including Africa, Oceania, and South America.
Author: Stichting De Museumserver
Subjects: european museums, netherlands
DeweyClass: 069
Eastern Art - Creswell Photographic Archive: The unique negative collection of Professor K.A.C. Creswell, eminent pioneer of medieval Islamic architectural history. Among the photographs are many of those used to illustrate the two publications which remain the basic research tools for scholars of medieval Islamic architecture: Creswell's Early Muslim Architecture, and Muslim Architecture of Egypt. A search form allows the collection to be queried by a combintation of function, name, city/site, country, date and negative number.
Author: Department of Eastern Art, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Subjects: architectural research, architecture, middle east, photographs
DeweyClass: 723.3
Ellis Island Immigration Museum: Museum of the island immigration gateway used by the United States between 1892 and 1954. Contains documents concerning the history of immigration through Ellis Island and genealogy information for those wishing to trace relatives and ancestors.
Author: Aramark
Subjects: human migration, united states history from 1900, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
Exploratorium: A museum of science, art, and human perception with over 650 interactive exhibits. Includes a digital library, web cameras and a learning studio.
Author: Exploratorium
Subjects: art museums, perception, science museums
DeweyClass: 069
Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago: Educational institution concerned with the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. It provides collection-based research and learning for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world. Features collections include butterflies, anthropology and man-eating lions.
Author: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois
Subjects: anthropology, butterflies, natural history, science museums
DeweyClass: 508
Fitzwilliam Museum: Art museum of the University of Cambridge. Provides information on collections which relate to antiquities of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Cyprus and the Ancient Near East, applied arts from around the world, ancient and modern coins and medals, manuscripts and printed books, and paintings, drawings, and prints. An OPAC is provided, with images displayed where available.
Author: University of Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum
Subjects: art museums, british museums
DeweyClass: 708
Fossil Horse Cybermuseum: Resource tracing the evolution of the horse. Gives details about the name 'horse' itself, the relationship between artiodactyls and perissodactyls as determined by their hooves, changes affecting the bones of horse feet over time, a stratigraphy describing the layering process of fossilisation, and a geological time scale of horses' evolution.
Author: Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
Subjects: horses, palaeontology
DeweyClass: 569
Franklin Institute Science Museum: Includes online exhibits and an index of educational resources covering Africa to wind energy. The publications area includes the Philadelphia Inquirer's Health and Science magazine.
Author: Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
Subjects: science museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library: Information and news about the Frick museum, its educational programmes, library holdings, events and a virtual tour (which requires IPIX Virtual Reality plug-in).
Author: Frick Museum
Subjects: art museums
DeweyClass: 708.1
George Eastman House: International Museum of Photography and Film: Details of the George Eastman Collection, which includes the likes of photographic collections, motion picture collections and technology collections.
Author: George Eastman House
Subjects: film studies, photography, video
DeweyClass: 779
Getty: The Getty offers people opportunities to more fully understand, experience, value and preserve the world's artistic and cultural heritage through a museum, five institutes and a grant program.
Author: Getty Information Institute
Subjects: united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
Glasgow Museums: Information about the museums of Glasgow, including details of exhbitions and events taking place at each, educational activities, and details for visitors. Glasgow Museums also hosts a photo library of over 15,000 images of its collections, a selection of which is available online.
Author: Glasgow City Council
Subjects: art exhibitions, art museums, museum links
DeweyClass: 708
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery: In 1783 William Hunter bequeathed his substantial and varied collections to the University of Glasgow, along with �8000 for the construction of a suitable museum. This online resource showcases some collections and provides information for visitors.
Author: University of Glasgow
Subjects: art exhibitions, art museums
DeweyClass: 708
I Dig Sheffield: Provides an online guide to archaeology from the UK's Sheffield and Peak District. More than 400 objects excavated in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire have been preserved, photographed, and incorporated as part of this resource. Archaeological finds can be browsed by category, including dress and accessories, food and farming, and conflict and war. The collection can also be searched by keyword, by time period, find material and other associated archaeological characteristics.
Author: Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, british archaeology - local
DeweyClass: 930.142821
Imperial War Museum: Covers conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since 1914. Exhibits include a Battle of Britain Spitfire, a V2 rocket and a German one-man Biber submarine. Art galleries display works by twentieth century war artists and the First and Second World Wars are illustrated by film, photographs, diaries, letters, mementoes, firearms, medals, badges, printed material and sound recordings.
Author: Imperial War Museum
Subjects: british history from 1800, first world war, military history, peace and conflict, second world war, warfare
DeweyClass: 355
International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park: Includes online exhibits examining the history of the horse, exhibition information, a guide to the Kentucky Horse Park and links to other equestrian sites.
Author: International Museum of the Horse
Subjects: horses
DeweyClass: 798
Israel Museum: Online equivalent of the museum of art and archaeology located in Jerusalem, offering details of programs, resources, and exhibitions.
Author: Israel Museum
Subjects: art museums, israel
DeweyClass: 069
Jane Austen Museum: Offers information on the museum which is housed in Austen's former home in Chawton, Hampshire. Outlines the history of the author's life, and provides details of museum opening times, travel directions, and links to a number of Jane Austen societies throughout the world.
Author: Dean Interactive Learning
Subjects: british museums, english literature 1801-1870
DeweyClass: 823.7
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum: Archive of books, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, motion pictures, recording and photographs relating to John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Author: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum
Subjects: united states history from 1900
DeweyClass: 973.922
Kilmartin House: Review of 150 prehistoric sites lying across Kilmartin Valley in Argyll. A quick tour of Kilmartin House museum depicts, through images and excavation details, the carved rocks, burial cairns, and standing stones which characterise the landscape, while a photographic database of forts and duns, Christian sites, castles, and crannogs provides a detailed pictorial record of the area, tracing over 5,000 years of human history.
Author: Kilmartin House Trust
Subjects: scottish archaeology, scottish history
DeweyClass: 936
Leonardo da Vinci - Master Draftsman: An interactive feature designed to complement the exhibition of the same name held at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Includes essays on the artist and his work, as well as images from each of the exhibition's galleries, audio commentaries, chronological timelines, and a scholarly bibliography.
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Subjects: art education, art exhibitions, artists
DeweyClass: 709.024074
Lost Museums of Sciences: Links to science museums and resources worldwide.
Author: Anderson, Arthur C.
Subjects: museum links, science museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Louvre: Established in 1793 by the French Republic, the Louvre Museum, is one of the earliest European museums. Information about collections, including details and commentaries from major works, exhibitions and computerised databases.
Author: Louvre Museum
Subjects: art museums, european museums, france
DeweyClass: 708
Marischal Museum in Aberdeen: Information about the museum, opening hours, events and educational services. A particular speciality is the collection from the North East of Scotland.
Author: Marischal Museum
Subjects: british museums, scottish culture
DeweyClass: 301
Maritime and Naval Museums in Britain and Ireland: Details of naval and maritime related museums in the UK, in alphabetical order.
Author: Evans, Martin H. and West, Janet
Subjects: british museums, fisheries, naval engineering
DeweyClass: 623.807541
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Collections include more than two million works of art, several hundred thousand of which are on view at any given time, spanning more than 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present. The site is designed to give visitors an overview of the collections on display in the Museum's galleries.
Author: New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
Subjects: art museums, united states museums
DeweyClass: 708.97471
Miami Museum of Science: Museum promotes science literacy for Miami residents. Areas include the Science Learning Network, Storm Science etc.
Author: Miami Museum of Science
Subjects: science education usa, science museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Missouri Botanical Garden: The Missouri Botanical Garden is home to over 30 different gardens, the Climatron Botanical Research Center and an active education division. Its mission is to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life. Online displays include an arboretum, horticulture, image galleries and plants in bloom, as well as access to the VAST (VAScular Tropicos) nomenclatural database and associated authority files (W3TROPICOS).
Author: Missouri Botanical Garden
Subjects: botanical gardens, natural history, plant data, plant images
DeweyClass: 580
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: 200 acre Morikami Park in Delray Beach, Florida, is a museum dedicated to the living culture of Japan. It offers Japanese style gardens, nature trails, lakes and ponds, with carp and turtles, cascading waterfalls, picnic pavilions and a bonsai collection of miniature trees.
Author: Morikami Museum
Subjects: japan, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
Musei Vaticani: The founding of the Vatican Museums can be traced back to 1503 when the newly-elected Pope, Julius II, placed a statue of Apollo in the internal courtyard of the Belvedere Palace. Extensive detail of galleries and collections is provided including many images and commentaries.
Author: Vatican Museum
Subjects: european museums, vatican city
DeweyClass: 069
Museo del Prado, Madrid: Brief guide to the history and collections of the El Prado Museum in Madrid, Originally built to be a science museum at the end of the 17th century, El Prado became one of the world's first public art museums when it opened in 1819 to house the Royal art collection. There are now more than 1,500 works of art are on display, though not online.
Author: Museo del Prado
Subjects: art museums, european museums, spain
DeweyClass: 069
Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle: Natural history museum in Paris, with online collections catalogue, fish catalogue, and details of current and recent exhibitions.
Author: Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Subjects: botany, fish, natural history
DeweyClass: 508
Museum of Ancient Inventions: Online exhibition of annotated images depicting early inventions such as woven cloth, earth fired pottery, eyeliner, olive oil soap, Aztec calendar wheels, candles, Archimedes' Screw, the abacus, stained glass, the battery, and the compass.
Author: Senechal, Marjorie, Smith College
Subjects: ancient history, inventions
DeweyClass: 608
Museum of Garden History: Museum at church of St Mary-at-Lambeth in London run by the Tradescant Trust devoted to plants and shrubs, their history, and where they can be obtained today. Contains images of exhibits, details of events and lectures.
Author: Museum of Garden History / Tradescant Trust
Subjects: horticulture, plant images
DeweyClass: 635
Museum of Modern Art: Online version of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, housing displays and exhibitions of modern and contemporary artists such as Warhol, Picasso, and Cezanne. Contains information about the museum collections, holdings, and future exhibitions.
Author: Museum of Modern Art
Subjects: art museums, modern art, united states museums
DeweyClass: 708
Museum of Musical Instruments: Virtual museum providing an insight into examples of 19th and 20th Century musical instruments. Collections cover various types of guitar including dreadnoughts and flamenco style instruments, and a series of articles and information about instrument manufacturers is included.
Author: Museum of Musical Instruments
Subjects: musical instruments
DeweyClass: 784.19
Museum of Paleontology: UCMP's mission is the conservation of palaeontological materials, collections development, and research and instructional support. The Museum's collections include protists, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. Extensive Web exhibits follow the themes of phylogeny (the 'family tree' of life), geological time (the temporal existence of groups of organisms) and evolutionary thought (evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context).
Author: University of California Berkeley
Subjects: evolution, history of science, palaeontology
DeweyClass: 560
Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester: Offers online exhibitions on transport, power and science, and information about the museum's collections, events and education programmes.
Author: Museum of Science & Industry In Manchester
Subjects: science museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Museums around the UK on the web: Lists museums, art galleries, library exhibits, museums for children, alphabetically.
Author: mda
Subjects: museum links
DeweyClass: 069
Museums in the USA: An eclectic collection of sites connected with museums, galleries and archives in the United States.
Author: Burke, John
Subjects: archives, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
National Air and Space Museum: Maintains a large collection of historic air and spacecraft and is also a vital centre for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight. The museum continues to develop new exhibits to examine the impact of air and space technology on science and society.
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Subjects: aeronautics, astronautics, science museums, space exploration, united states museums
DeweyClass: 520
National Army Museum: Includes information on how British soldiers have lived, worked and fought from Tudor times to the present day.
Author: National Army Museum
Subjects: armed forces, british history from 1800, military history
DeweyClass: 356
National Gallery of Art: Gallery based in Washington DC. Holds national collections of European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and selected temporary exhibitions of art from countries and cultures throughout the world.
Author: American National Gallery of Art
Subjects: art exhibitions, art museums, painting, sculpture, united states museums
DeweyClass: 708
National Gallery of Canada: Canadian national art museum. Includes online art exhibitions, collections of contemporary Canadian, European, American and Asian art, and a virtual tour of the gallery. Also features slide kits on various artists providing information on their works, comments by the artist and suggested topics for discussion. Information available in English and French.
Author: National Gallery of Canada
Subjects: art museums, painting
DeweyClass: 708
National Maritime Museum: Collections Online: The National Maritime Museum is home to collections of maritime and astronomical artefacts, including the famous Harrison chronometers. The Museum's collections contain over two million items relating to seafaring, navigation, astronomy and time measurement. Over 9000 objects can be viewed in Collections Online and extensive catalogues of prints, drawings and historic photographs can be browsed. Innovative research into collections, maritime history and the marine environment is strongly supported.
Author: National Maritime Museum
Subjects: british museums, naval engineering
DeweyClass: 623.8075
National Media Museum: Founded in 1983 and located in Bradford, the National Media Museum is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI). The museum's collection includes the world's first negative, earliest television footage and what is regarded as the first example of moving pictures - Louis Le Prince's 1888 film of Leeds Bridge.
Author: National Media Museum
Subjects: british museums, film studies, photography, television
DeweyClass: 770
National Museum of African Art: Online representation of the African Art museum based within the Smithsonian Institution. An 'exhibition' section contains permanent features such as 'Images of Power and Identity', 'The Art of the Personal Object ', and 'The Ancient West African City of Benin, A.D. 1300-1897', with details of past exhibitions also available. An 'education' section provides information on museum tours, films, lectures, and workshops taking place, while a 'resources' section documents library facilities, photographic archives, and the work of the conservation department.
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Subjects: african studies, art exhibitions, art museums
DeweyClass: 708
National Museum of American History: Includes virtual exhibitions and Web versions of the museum's activities.
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Subjects: north american history
DeweyClass: 973
National Museum of American Jewish History: Digital images of exhibitions exploring the evolution of Jewish identity in America. Photographs of recent acquisitions are shown, as are exhibitions dating back to the museum's founding in 1976.
Author: National Museum of American Jewish History
Subjects: jewish history, united states museums
DeweyClass: 909.04
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Museum dedicated to female artists of all periods and nationalities. Exhibitions are organised by artistic era starting with renaissance through to modernism of the late 20th century. The history of the gallery, member services, media relations, and national programs are detailed.
Author: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Subjects: women's studies
DeweyClass: 305.4
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside: NMGM is one of 12 national museums in England and Wales, with collections made up of 1.2 million objects covering most areas of art, history and science. Institutions include the Merseyside Maritime Museum and Walker Art Gallery. Online information includes location maps, event details, news, pricing and opening hours.
Author: National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside
Subjects: british museums
DeweyClass: 069
National Museums of Scotland: The National Museums of Scotland aim to provide Scotland with a national museum service of international standing which preserves and enhances the collections in its care and promotes research on them so that they can be used to communicate and increase knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of human and natural history.
Author: National Museums of Scotland
Subjects: british museums, scottish history
DeweyClass: 069
National Railway Museum: The National Railway Museum in York is the largest museum of its kind in the world, holding a large number of railway trains and millions of artefacts in the Search Engine research centre. The website also details museum collections, education programmes, research and archives, commercial services, news and events.
Author: National Railway Museum
Subjects: british museums, rail travel
DeweyClass: 625
Natural History Museum: The Museum's mission is to maintain and develop its collections and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world. Its collections of over 68,000,000 specimens, gathered from across the globe, represent more than 300 years of scientific collecting and study and are at the heart of the institution's scientific research, information services, education and exhibition activities. Online displays include Life Galleries, Earth Galleries, Wildlife Garden and VR trilobites.
Author: British Museum of Natural History
Subjects: biodiversity, british museums, british natural resources, natural history, palaeontology, zoology
DeweyClass: 508
ORPHEON: Museum of Historical Musical Instruments: Information about the museum of stringed instruments dating from 1580 to 1780, with images of the instrument collection.
Author: ORPHEON
Subjects: baroque music, renaissance music, stringed instruments
DeweyClass: 787
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Online museum boasting five main collections relating to art and history in the Netherlands. Features paintings, sculpture and applied art, prints, examples of Asiatic art, and decorative objects made in the Netherlands and Europe between the medieval period and the early 20th century. Information is available in English, German, Italian, French, and Dutch. QuickTime is required to view selected exhibits.
Author: Rijksmuseum
Subjects: european museums, netherlands
DeweyClass: 069
Royal Alberta Museum: Offers a range of exhibitions with an emphasis on the natural and human history of Canada. It aims to preserve and tell the story of Alberta. Offers a full range of exhibitions and activities for every age level and interest, relating to botany, geology, mammalogy, ornithology, archaeology, ethnology, and folklife. Feature exhibitions at the Museum are changing all the time. Behind the scenes, 13 curatorial programs are responsible for building and making accessible some of the finest cultural and natural history collections in the country.
Author: Royal Alberta Museum
Subjects: canadian history, canadian museums, natural history
DeweyClass: 069
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: The Garden is a scientific institution dedicated to discovering and describing plants and their relationships, evolution, conservation, and biology. There are collections of living and preserved plants, a specialist library, and modern well-equipped laboratories. Online resources include a library catalogue, a database of plants, and information on events and exhibitions.
Author: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Subjects: botanical gardens, botany, natural history, plant biology
DeweyClass: 580.73
San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum: Provides access to materials documenting the history of the performing arts in the San Francisco Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the present. Includes books, photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, audio and video tapes, original artwork and artefacts, as well as archives of local dance organisations. The online catalogue is both searchable and browsable, and collections cover dance, music, theatre, opera, musical theatre, and design.
Author: San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum
Subjects: dance, design research, music libraries, opera, theatre studies
DeweyClass: 790
Science Museum, London: Provides information on current exhibitions, science news, IMAX cinema screenings and permanent historical collections held at the Science Museum which was founded in 1857. Collections can be browsed by subject.
Author: Science Museum
Subjects: british museums, science museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Science World British Columbia: A hands-on science centre in Vancouver, British Columbia offering entertaining and educational experiences. In addition to the hundreds of interactive exhibits featured, they are also home to the Alcan OMNIMAX Theatre and the 3D Laser Theatre.
Author: Science Museum, Vancouver
Subjects: science museums
DeweyClass: 507
Scientific Instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe: Catalogue of material taken from four European museums holding examples of medieval and renaissance scientific instruments. Each entry is accompanied by a textual overview, as well as photographs, and more detailed technical and scholarly information.
Author: University of Oxford
Subjects: european museums, science museums
DeweyClass: 069
Scottish Football Museum: Established in 1990, the Scottish Football Museum aims to collect, preserve, and display representations of the sport from its origins to its present day status in popular culture. This resource provides background information on the museum, including exhibitions and collections, as well as articles addressing junior and women's football in Scotland.
Author: Scottish Football Association
Subjects: football, sport
DeweyClass: 796.334
Sigmund Freud Museum Vienna: Offers information about the museum itself, a chronology of Freud's life (1856-1939), outlines of themes such as psychoanalysis, his daughter Anna, emigration, and antiquities, a selected bibliography of Freud's works, a topography of places associated with him, and a media library containing MPEG video files, and WAV, MP3 and RealAudio sound resources. Available in English and German.
Author: Sigmund Freud Society
Subjects: psychology links
DeweyClass: 150.195
Skyscraper Museum: Documents the architectural style of New York, considering the design, technology, creation, and functionality of skyscrapers. Provides access to an exhibition archive, a collection of historical documents and collaborative projects, a timeline showing construction dates of the world's tallest buildings, and information for visitors.
Author: Willis, Carol
Subjects: construction, united states museums, urban design
DeweyClass: 720.483
Slater Museum Biodiversity Resources: Material about dragonflies, fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals.
Author: Slater Museum of Natural History, Puget Sound University
Subjects: biodiversity, birds, fish, flies, mammals, reptiles, zoology
DeweyClass: 590
Smithsonian American Art Museum: The National Museum of American Art of the Smithsonian Institution is the first federal art collection in the United States. The museum's history spans more than 160 years, beginning as a private collection in Washington, DC. Provides public access to museum research and educational materials.
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Subjects: art museums, united states museums
DeweyClass: 708
Smithsonian Institution: An independent trust holding over 140 million artifacts and specimens. It is also a centre for research dedicated to public education and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history.
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Subjects: natural history, science museums, united states museums
DeweyClass: 507.4
Stories of the Dreaming: Collection of cultural stories from indigenous Australians throughout the country. Words specific to Australian language and culture are defined in a glossary for each story. Includes an account of the importance of storytelling for Australians, an explanation of the expression 'dreamtime', and information about the custodianship and the secret or sacred nature of the stories.
Author: Australian Museum and Australia's Cultural Network
Subjects: australia, australian culture, folklore
DeweyClass: 398
Tate Modern: Introduces Britain's new modern art gallery, providing details of public events, special exhibitions, and information about the building itself which was formerly Bankside Power Station. Collections from the 20th century are organised into four major display themes, which lead to rooms, and then individual works, with images where available.
Author: Tate Modern
Subjects: art exhibitions
DeweyClass: 708
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum: Museum commemorating the six Tolpuddle Martyrs led by George Loveless, providing an insight into the foundations of modern day trade unionism. Describes the establishment of the Tolpuddle union, its suppression by James Frampton, transportation of members to New South Wales, and the homecoming. Museum facilities and opening hours are provided.
Author: Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Subjects: british history from 1800, british museums, trade unions
DeweyClass: 331.881
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. Includes information about the museum, and a range of online exhibitions on specific aspects of the Holocaust.
Author: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Subjects: holocaust
DeweyClass: 940.5318
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Information about collections within each of the six divisions of the museum which cover insects, molluscs, fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Author: University of Michigan
Subjects: amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals, molluscs, reptiles, zoology
DeweyClass: 590
Van Gogh Museum: Provides details of exhibition programs, and displays a collection of Van Gogh's work. Includes sketches and studies, lesser known paintings, drawings, watercolours, and digitised letters related to each piece. Also features an illustrated biography.
Author: Van Gogh Museum
Subjects: art museums, artists
DeweyClass: 708
Victoria and Albert Museum: A museum dedicated to the decorative arts. The Victorian and Edwardian buildings house 145 galleries containing some of the world's greatest collections of sculpture, furniture, fashion and textiles, paintings, silver, glass, ceramics, jewellery, books, prints and photographs.
Author: Victoria and Albert Museum
Subjects: art museums, british museums, clothing, crafts, furniture, sculpture
DeweyClass: 708
Virtual Library Museums Pages: Comprehensive index of museums and exhibitions around the world organised by country.
Author: Bowen, Jonathan
Subjects: art exhibitions, european museums, museum links, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
Virtual Mithraeum: Explores the ruins of the temple to the Roman god Mithras at Carrawburgh on Hadrian's Wall, and describes the virtual reality reconstruction on display in the Museum of Antiquities at the University of Newcastle.
Author: Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle University
Subjects: anglo-saxon settlements and burials, anglo-saxon weapons and armour
DeweyClass: 936
Virtual Museum of Arts El Pais-MUVA: An interactive museum housing examples of Uruguayan art, providing access to work in artists' studios and private collections. A zoom facility enables work to be viewed at close range or from a distance, and information is given about each artist and exhibit. Spanish version available.
Author: El Pais
Subjects: art museums, uruguay
DeweyClass: 708
Virtual Museum of Canada: Presents a selection of exhibits from the Canadian museum community covering art and leisure, science and nature, history and society, and transportation and industry. Also offers resources for teachers, a calendar of events, and a facility to find specific museums by name, location, or theme. Available in English and French.
Author: Canadian Heritage Information Network
Subjects: canadian museums
DeweyClass: 971
Virtual Museum of New France: Set of resources tracing the historical, social, and cultural heritage of the first two centuries of Canadian history. The French exploration of North America is illustrated by various collections, information about explorers such as Jacques Cartier, Louis Jolliet, and Charles Albanel, and exhibitions depicting the Painted Furniture of French Canada (1700-1840) and Life in Canada at the Time of Champlain. Photographs can be browsed by various themes, such as explorers or trade, or by geographic region. Additionally, there are essays relating to everyday life in New France, including 'Settling in New France', 'Personal Hygiene in Canada, 1660-1835', and 'The Education of Children in New France'. Available in French and English.
Author: Canadian Museum of Civilization
Subjects: canadian history, french history
DeweyClass: 971.0162
Virtual Uffizi: The Complete Catalogue: Online museum offering indices of rooms and artists, a free text search facility, and general information for visiting the real Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Rooms exhibit works from specific periods and artists such as Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rubens, and Rembrandt. Biographies of artists are also provided.
Author: ARCA.NET, Casa Editrice Giusti di S Becocci
Subjects: art exhibitions, italy
DeweyClass: 708
Wallace Museum: A collection of Anglo-French eighteenth century pictures, porcelain and furniture.
Author: Wallace Museum, London
Subjects: art museums, furniture, painting
DeweyClass: 708
Walter Phillips Gallery for Contemporary Art: Art Gallery in Banff, Canada which maintains more than 1400 artworks, comprised primarily of works by Canadian and international artists who have participated in Gallery programs documenting the history of the Banff Centre, and the significance of Canadian culture. Offers a small selection of online exhibits and projects.
Author: Walter Phillips Gallery for Contemporary Art
Subjects: modern art
DeweyClass: 708
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History: The Peabody Museum's collections are at the core of the museum's exhibit philosophy. Exhibitions include the Age of Reptiles, Invertebrate Paleontology, Fossil of the Month, Birds of Connecticut, The Social Life of Cliff Swallows, Natural History Dioramas, An Ndjuka Maroon Shrine from Suriname, Designing Dinosaurs, and Dogs in Native America.
Author: Yale University
Subjects: dinosaurs, dogs, natural history, palaeontology, reptiles, suriname
DeweyClass: 560