Museums

National Mining Museum Scotland National Mining Museum Scotland- Located at the Lady Victoria Colliery was founded to preserve and present Scotland's mining heritage. Visitor information, history of the mine and… National Slate Museum National Slate Museum- Heritage centre at Llanberis, bringing back to life the inheritance of the North Wales slate industry. Visitor information, events and educational section. Modern History Sourcebook: Women Miners in the English Coal Pits Modern History Sourcebook: Women Miners in the English Coal Pits- An account of women and girls working in British coal mines in 1842. Yorkshire Dales Mining Museum Yorkshire Dales Mining Museum- Contains lead mining relics. Includes an overview of the group, collection details, opening times, and an admission charge. Langton Matravers Museum Langton Matravers Museum- Former Coach House Museum provides exhibits devoted to the history of local limestone. Includes a visitor's guide. Located in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS) Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS)- Exists to preserve industrial heritage sites related to mining for lead, fluorspar, barytes and other minerals in the Peak District… Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum- Visitor information including opening times, map, and bookings. Includes map of ironstone mines and industry history. Located in Skinningrove, C… Sygun Copper Mine Sygun Copper Mine- Situated in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, where there are winding tunnels and large, colourful chambers. Brief information about the mine, and about… Blue Hills Tin Streams Blue Hills Tin Streams- Working tin mine offers tours of the mine plus tin jewellery made on site. Includes some history and online guided tour of processes. National Coal Mining Museum National Coal Mining Museum- The museum at Wakefield in West Yorkshire gives the visitor the opportunity to go 450ft down one of the oldest working mines in England. Includes a gu… The Museum of Lead Mining The Museum of Lead Mining- Scotland's only former lead mine at Wanlockhead in South West Scotland. Brief visitor information about the underground tour, and the museum with its mi… Honister Slate Mine Honister Slate Mine- Describes England's only Slate Mine at Honister Pass, Keswick, where there are underground visits and a heritage centre. The history of the slate mine and gen… Durham Mining Museum Durham Mining Museum- History and culture of the coal mining industry in the North of England. Includes details of fatalities, disaster and collieries and pits. Fire Museum of Texas Fire Museum of Texas- Collection housed in station built in 1927 features fire engines and firefighting equipment that dates back to 1856. Home to the world's largest fire hydrant… Texas Fire Museum Texas Fire Museum- Nonprofit organization was founded in 1999 in Dallas to preserve the old Dallas Fire Department maintenance facility. Includes over 50 antique apparatus on disp… Dallas Firefighters Museum Dallas Firefighters Museum- History, gift shop, schedules, and activities and displays. Located in Texas. Houston Fire Museum Houston Fire Museum- Features the history of firefighting from bucket brigades to modern technology. Exhibits include antique fire engines, tools, uniforms and helmets. Fireman's Hall Museum Fireman's Hall Museum- Directions, interactive exhibit for children, history and tour. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reading Area Fire Fighters Museum Reading Area Fire Fighters Museum- Consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed Best Room. Located in Pennsylvania. Firefighter's Historical Museum Firefighter's Historical Museum- General and visitor information, tour, and fireman's prayer. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Honesdale Fire Museum Honesdale Fire Museum- Hours, collection, general and visitor information, and store with photos. Located in Pennsylvania. Lima FireFighters Memorial Museum Lima FireFighters Memorial Museum- A memorial to fire fighters and restored antique pumpers. Located in Ohio. The Central Ohio Fire Museum The Central Ohio Fire Museum- Through a collection of hand-drawn, horse-drawn and motorized fire apparatus, visitors will be able to retrace the steps of firefighters and learn ab… Central's Fire Museum Central's Fire Museum- Collection of over 600 antique fire toys, leather fire buckets, and a large display of fire extinguishers. Located in Van Wert, Ohio. Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center- Educates the public in all aspects of fire safety as well as preserves the traditions and history of the fire service. Located in… Toledo Firefighters Museum Toledo Firefighters Museum- Preserving the history of the Toledo Fire Division and educating citizens about fire prevention and safety. Located in Ohio. Cincinnati Fire Museum Cincinnati Fire Museum- Exhibits of early leather fire buckets, an 1808 fire drum, the city's oldest surviving fire engine, and a Hunneman hand pumper portray 200 years of firefig… Yonkers Fire Department Commemorative Society Yonkers Fire Department Commemorative Society- Features a memorial, hand pumper room, and gallery. Located in New York. Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center- Museum information, news, people, events, and gallery. Located in Garden City, New York. The Historic 1897 Firehouse The Historic 1897 Firehouse- The story, what's new, upcoming events, calendar, and contact information. Located in Elmira, New York. FASNY Museum of Firefighting FASNY Museum of Firefighting- Fire apparatus, memorabilia, fire gear, history and gallery. Located in Hudson, New York. Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum- History of Long Island's volunteer firefighters. Artifacts and antique trucks are on display. Includes hours and photos. Located in Ridge… New York City Fire Museum New York City Fire Museum- Collections of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present, and includes painted leather buckets, helmets, parade hats and … Illinois Fire Museum Illinois Fire Museum- General and visitor information with photo album. Located in Springfield. Northern Illinois Fire Museum Northern Illinois Fire Museum- Firefighting equipment, calendar of events, gallery, and contact information. Located in Marengo. Fire Museum of Greater Chicago Fire Museum of Greater Chicago- Special events, library, photos, history, and calendar. Aurora Regional Fire Museum Aurora Regional Fire Museum- Educational museum housed in the 1894 Old Central Fire Station in Aurora, Illinois. Preserves and exhibits firefighting history. Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum- Exhibit synopsis, museum history, and newsletter. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Reliance Fire Museum Reliance Fire Museum- List of display items, general information, and photos. Located in Estes Park, Colorado. Denver Firefighters Museum Denver Firefighters Museum- A collection and display of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, and a depository for historic information. The Long Beach Fire Museum The Long Beach Fire Museum- Located at Old Station 10, features history, museum hours, and Sam the Firehouse Cat. Located in Long Beach, California. Fire Memories Museum Fire Memories Museum- History and galleries. Located in Indio, California. County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association- Calendar, collection, projects, history, and events. California Fire Museum California Fire Museum- General information and events. Located in Corona Del Mar. San Francisco Fire Department Museum San Francisco Fire Department Museum- An organization for the preservation and restoration of fire apparatus and fire artifacts relating to the history of the city. Science and Art at the National Gallery Science and Art at the National Gallery- Detailed article from the journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society tells how curators worked with scientists to verify artwor… East Wing, National Gallery East Wing, National Gallery- Great Buildings Online page offers history, detailed description, and photos of the work by architect I. M. Pei from 1974 to 1978. National Gallery of Art National Gallery of Art- Collections illustrate major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Founded 1937 by gift from Andrew Mellon, supported by public and priva… The Contemporary Austin The Contemporary Austin- Contemporary art museum. Includes exhibition news and schedules, special events, membership and volunteer information, and maps to both locations. Located… The McKinney Avenue Contemporary The McKinney Avenue Contemporary- Main gallery features vintage carnival banners and religious banners to contemporary folk art. Includes calendar of events and educational progra…