Museums

Architecture Center Vienna: Architektur Zentrum Wien (AZW) Architecture Center Vienna: Architektur Zentrum Wien (AZW)- Platform for reflections on the international development of architecture and urban planning in relation to contemporar… Bauhaus Archive: Museum of Design Bauhaus Archive: Museum of Design- The Bauhaus-Archive Berlin researches, documents and presents the history of the Bauhaus school (1919-1933). Information on building, collection… Museum of Finnish Architecture Museum of Finnish Architecture- The museum builds a bridge between architecture and its users, and encourages the interaction of professionals. It focuses on post-1900 architectur… Kizhi Open Air Museum Kizhi Open Air Museum- Complex of historic wooden buildings on Kizhi Island, Lake Onega in Russia is a World Heritage site, protected by this state museum. Includes images, maps, … The Acropolis Museum The Acropolis Museum- Houses masterpieces of ancient Greek civilization and art, including sculptures, friezes, and figurines located in Athens, Greece. The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology- Fourth finest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain, attached to the University of Reading's Classics department. History of the museum, pla… Oriental Institute Museum Oriental Institute Museum- University of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the university's Oriental Institute, which has supported research and archaeological excavation in the Near Eas… The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation: Museum of Cycladic Art The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation: Museum of Cycladic Art- Houses the collections of Cycladic and ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Aikaterini Goulandris. The Cyclad… Museum of Classical Archaeology Museum of Classical Archaeology- Exhibits a collections of pottery shards and of casts of Greek and Roman sculpture, with a public collection numbering over 600 plaster casts. Sea… Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology- Attached to the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Antiquities collections range from Paleolithic to Victorian, from Egypt to Britain. Michael C. Carlos Museum Michael C. Carlos Museum- Information on the art collection that includes objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. Located Emory Universi… The Menil Collection The Menil Collection- Houses and exhibits the permanent collection of John and Dominique de Menil, including art from antiquity, the Byzantine world, tribal cultures, and the twen… Museum of Antiquities Museum of Antiquities- Features full scale replicas of Greek, Roman, and Medieval sculpture, the originals of which are housed in such famous museums as the British Museum and the… The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art- This museum in New York, New York has large collections of ancient art, including Greek, Roman and Near Eastern. Online descriptions and highlights… Museum of Cycladic Art Museum of Cycladic Art- Ancient Aegean sculpture and artifacts. Located in Athens, Greece. The Museum of National Antiquities The Museum of National Antiquities- Antiquities museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Includes exhibits, activities, collection information, and a virtual tour. Virtual Museum of Surveying Virtual Museum of Surveying- Collection of survey artifacts, early instruments, and historical literature. The Museum on Communism The Museum on Communism- Dedicated to documenting the grim legacy of global communism. Features various exhibits, victims registry, museum's mission, guide and FAQ. Jewish Museum of the American West Jewish Museum of the American West- Tells the story of how and why Jews were successful in creating the basic foundations of the American Wild West. The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts- Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions. Virtual Museum of United Arab Emirates History Virtual Museum of United Arab Emirates History- Displaying artifacts such as weapons, jewelry, ceramics, stoneware, toys, fossils, coins, ancient vessels, relics, and tools, with … Treasures from The National Archives Treasures from The National Archives- Images and articles of items from a thousand years of British history, from the Magna Carta to Hitler's fake passport, sorted by theme or by … Europeana Europeana- Multi-lingual online collection of millions of digitized items from European museums, libraries, archives and multi-media collections, with procedures for content provi… Owl's Head Transportation Museum Owl's Head Transportation Museum- An interesting site featuring many pioneer and historically significant aircraft, automobiles, and engines. Some good photos. Located in Owl's He… Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum- Events, news, galleries, and mission. Located in Salem, Oregon. Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection- Exhibit features cars, caravans, motorcycles, motorbikes and memorabilia, as well as a large collection of toys and games. Includes deta… National Transport Museum of Ireland National Transport Museum of Ireland- An assembly of public service and commercial road transport vehicles. The oldest vehicles date from 1883, the newest 1984. Swiss Museum of Transport and Communication Swiss Museum of Transport and Communication- A complex site promoting a many faceted museum with exhibits about aviation, railways, roads and cableways in Switzerland. Located nea… Museo de Carruajes y Motos Museo de Carruajes y Motos- Features carriages, motorcycles, farm tools and working cars. Includes photos of exhibits, map and contact form. Located in El Algar, near Cartagena, S… Thrasher Carriage Museum Thrasher Carriage Museum- A collection of horse drawn vehicles on permanent display in a renovated 19th century warehouse located in Frostburg, Maryland. Includes hours of operati… Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum- Motorsport and aviation museum. Includes visitor and exhibition information, venue hire, and articles. United Kingdom. Museum of Transportation Museum of Transportation- Features over seventy locomotives and displays of cars, fire trucks, buses, trolleys and several aircraft. Includes details of the collections, a visitor… Forney Transportation Museum Forney Transportation Museum- A large collection of antique cars, trains, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles and other modes of historical transportation. Includes hours, admission r… C. Grier Beam Truck Museum C. Grier Beam Truck Museum- Displays the early days of the trucking industry. Features trucks, membership, map, and gift shop. Located in Cherryville, North Carolina. Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry- Collections, events, and visitor information. Located in Wasilla, Alaska. North Carolina Transportation Museum North Carolina Transportation Museum- Automobile and rail transportation in North Carolina. Provides panoramic views of collection, children's section, and museum schedule. Wheels Through Time Wheels Through Time- Over 250 rare antique American motorcycles and automobiles in running condition. Maggie Valley, NC, USA. The New York Museum of Transportation The New York Museum of Transportation- Located near Rochester, NY, the museum features trolleys, road and rail vehicles, photos, a large model railroad, and a research archive. Tr… Texas Transportation Museum Texas Transportation Museum- Exhibits a broad range of transportation items, from fire trucks to train memorabilia. The Wheels Museum The Wheels Museum- Transportation museum located in former Santa Fe Railroad Shop. Includes exhibit and contact information, history, and events. Coventry Transport Museum Coventry Transport Museum- Devoted to collection of British road transport. Includes virtual tours, hours and directions. Free admission. Rahmi M Koç Museum Rahmi M Koç Museum- Dedicated to the history of transport, industry and communications. Includes details of exhibits, educational programs, hours, admission fees and directions. L… Tramways and Bus Museum of the City of Luxembourg Tramways and Bus Museum of the City of Luxembourg- Visitor information and gallery. London's Transport Museum London's Transport Museum- Features displays of buses, trains and trams. Includes events, activities, opening times, fees and directions. Lomakov Museum of Antique Cars and Motorcycles Lomakov Museum of Antique Cars and Motorcycles- Images and information. Located in Moscow, Russia. (English, Russian) Museum of Life and Science Museum of Life and Science- Durham, North Carolina. Information on facilities and educational programs. Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center- Current program listings for the science museum and the Sudekum Planetarium, along with information on hours and admission fees. Nashville, Tennessee. The Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry- Virtual exhibits on everything from locomotives and aircrafts, to photography and nuclear power. Manchester, England. Canada Science and Technology Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum- Features educational activities, online exhibits, and museum events. Located in Ontario, Ottawa. Imagination Station Imagination Station- Features hands on science exhibits for the family. Located in Wilson.