Museums

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Winterthur Museum & Country Estate- Site offers information on the Delaware museum, the decorative arts and the historic houses of Odessa, which are owned by Winterthur. Rosenbach Museum and Library Rosenbach Museum and Library- Encompasses the collections of the Rosenbach brothers, including decorative arts and rare books and manuscripts. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani… Blaafarveværket Blaafarveværket- Art and cultural museum located in what was once the world's largest manufacturing plant of cobalt blue pigment, with a permanent exhibit of antique porcelain and… The Clockarium The Clockarium- Displays collection of art deco ceramics from Belgium, France, Czechoslovakia and other countries. Includes hours, schedules, entrance fees, virtual gallery and ac… Victoria and Albert Museum Victoria and Albert Museum- Museum of the decorative arts founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design. Located in London, England. Museum of International Masks and Puppets Museum of International Masks and Puppets- Collection includes masks and puppets, puppet theaters, folk toys and musical instruments and ancient, historical, and contemporary fine… Mint Museum of Art Mint Museum of Art- Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design features objects in ceramics, glass, fiber, metal and wood. The Mint Museum of Art ha… Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures- Over 275 miniature houses and room boxes in a collection for visitors of all ages, interests and talents. Located in Tucson, Arizona. Museum of the Master Saddler Museum of the Master Saddler- Museum dedicated to the ancient craft of the saddler and harness maker, located in Corlough, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Includes photos and list of books by… Arts and Crafts Museum Arts and Crafts Museum- Features a collection of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain which includes furniture, pottery, silver, metalwork, jewellery, plasterwork, textiles and… White House Collection of American Crafts White House Collection of American Crafts- This collection features seventy-two works by seventy-seven of America's leading craft artists of today. View all the pieces in the coll… International Puppetry Museum International Puppetry Museum- Non-profit center in Southern California promotes and preserves puppetry arts. Includes details of the collection, outreach and educational programs… Museum of Arts & Design Museum of Arts & Design- New York museum displays crafts by American artists. Exhibits include furnishings, glass, and jewelry. Heard Museum Heard Museum- Native American crafts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in Phoenix, Arizona. Crafts Study Centre Crafts Study Centre- Houses a collection of 20th-century and contemporary objects, including ceramics, textiles, wood and calligraphy, reference books, documents, photographs and … The Dowse The Dowse- Provides exhibitions, events and a cafe. Includes details of events, workshops, news and directions to the location in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design- Collection, with over 13,000 exhibits, includes works of textile art, ceramics, porcelain, leather, glass, jewelry, metalwork, furniture… Old Crafts and Toy Museum Old Crafts and Toy Museum- Displays over ninety ancient crafts,including a smithy, a clogmakers' workshop, and a farm of yesteryear. Located in Barneveld in the Netherlands. [Dutc… Renwick Gallery Renwick Gallery- Part of the National Museum of American Art in Washington, DC, the gallery features decorative arts and crafts from early America to the present. Society for Contemporary Craft Society for Contemporary Craft- Exhibition and lecture schedule, membership information, and museum store. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Index of American Design Index of American Design- From the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, tours of the collections of costumes, textiles, dolls, furniture, folk art, pottery, Shaker crafts, t… Crafts Council of England Crafts Council of England- Information about exhibitions, events, and fairs. Located in London. Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center- Photos of some featured murals, information about the center, classes, and tours. Located in San Francisco, California. Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show- An annual show. Show information and an archive of photos. Located in Pennsylvania. Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum- Museum devoted exclusively to the study of historical and contemporary design. Located in New York, the museum features applied arts and indu… The Stickley Museum of Craftsman Farms The Stickley Museum of Craftsman Farms- A National Historic Landmark in Parsippany, New Jersey. Provides details of the collection, the museum shop, a calendar of events, tour sch… The Craft Museum of Finland The Craft Museum of Finland- Covers all techniques of handicraft from house building to lace making. Located in Jyväskylä. Victoria and Albert Museum Victoria and Albert Museum- Features the decorative arts. Founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design, and renamed in 1899 in honour of Queen Victoria. The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design- Showcases Norwegian architecture as well as international exhibitions. Located in Oslo. (Norwegian and English) Graycliff: Wright on the Lake Graycliff: Wright on the Lake- A non-profit organization establish to preserve and restore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff, the Isabelle R. Martin House. Located in Derb… Coral Gables Museum Coral Gables Museum- Celebrates the civic arts of architecture, urban design, green planning, and historic and environmental preservation. Located in Coral Gables, Florida in a LE… Whitehead Memorial Museum Whitehead Memorial Museum- Exhibits consist of several buildings, each a historical significance. Dedicated to the preservation of Del Rio, Texas heritage as well as Val Verde Cou… NAi: Netherlands Architecture Institute NAi: Netherlands Architecture Institute- The institute concerns itself in a variety of ways with architecture, urban design and spatial planning. It houses important archives and … Bauhaus Architecture Center in Tel-Aviv Bauhaus Architecture Center in Tel-Aviv- The Bauhaus center presents the uniqueness of Tel-Aviv, Israel as Bauhaus architecture capital of the world. MAK Center for Art and Architecture MAK Center for Art and Architecture- Offers a schedule of exhibitions, symposia, lectures, performances, workshops, and publications and hosts a residency program for visiting art… The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design- Chicago, Illinois museum of architecture and design features information on public programs and education services. The Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture The Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture- Information and images on the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Russian timber architecture. Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design- Provides a framework for design professionals and members of the general public to explore, evaluate, and impact the developme… Architecture Foundation Architecture Foundation- Program of exhibitions and events, promoting contemporary architecture and issues of the urban environment. Based in London, United Kingdom. Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago Architecture Foundation- Dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design through a program of tours, exhibitions, lectures and special even… National Building Museum National Building Museum- Dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Located in Washington, D.C. The Skyscraper Museum The Skyscraper Museum- Temporary exhibits throughout New York City, and a permanent home in Battery Park City dedicated to the history of tall buildings. Benaki Museum: Neohellenic Architecture Archives Benaki Museum: Neohellenic Architecture Archives- Collection of iconographic and oral information on 19th century Greek architecture and urban design. Located in Athens, Greece. La Galerie d'Architecture La Galerie d'Architecture- This architecture gallery in Paris, France hosts exhibitions, as well as a bookshop and coffee shop. Includes a virtual gallery of past exhibitions. Le Pavillon de l'Arsenal: Architecture Centre Paris Le Pavillon de l'Arsenal: Architecture Centre Paris- Forum and gallery with permanent collection and regular exhibitions of contemporary architecture. [French and English] Canadian Center for Architecture Canadian Center for Architecture- A museum and study center devoted to national and international architecture past and present. Information on exhibitions, publications and colle… Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain du Centre Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain du Centre- This centre in Orléans, France provides information on its collection, exhibitions and publications focusing on the relationship betwe… ARCAM: Architecture Center Amsterdam ARCAM: Architecture Center Amsterdam- Located next to the Academy of Architecture, ARCAM exhibits and publishes on many activities in the field of architecture, urbanism and desig… Aedes Gallery Berlin Aedes Gallery Berlin- Private Gallery specialized in architecture. Information on current exhibitions, archive and available catalogues. Located in Germany. (German and English) Swiss Archtecture Museum Swiss Archtecture Museum- Privately funded foundation, presenting a variety of exhibitions on Swiss and international architecture.