Museums

Exhibits Biblical history through ancient Near Eastern art, from early civilization through the early Christian era.

A cultural-historical documentation of 2,000 years of mill technology.

The world’s largest museum of locks and keys, coffers, ornamental boxes, chests, safes and ornate cast iron.

Located in the former police station (1858) and courthouse (1867) in the township of Strathalbyn, South Australia that focuses upon the lives of the original inhabitants and settlers who first came to the district.

Includes over 10,000 items in its collection and specializes in the social and cultural history of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Settlers and steam museum. Rotorua, New Zealand

Offering exhibits and events about minority women, a research library and space for conference on women's issues. English version of the site is available.

Located in Danville, Illinois. Occupies almost 14,000 square feet. Displays memorabilia and artifacts from the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation.

Promotes the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and artistic works throughout the world. Includes information about publications, congresses, regional groups and memberships. Located in the United Kingdom.

Funds projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art, and the conservation of cultural heritage.

Opportunities for research and education funding in all areas of science and engineering.

The web site hosts a discussion group, a schedule of events and a directory of Fire Museums in the United States and Canada.

Australian museum organization. Offers workshops, seminars and lectures for professional and volunteer staff.

Comprised of organizations and individuals committed to the preservation and the promotion of public interest in Canada's military heritage, this group presents its constitution, membership list, and a membership application.

Located in the only known preserved 19th century carriage shop. Information on tours, owners, workers, and manufacturing of coaches. Located in Pennsylvania.

One of the largest numismatic collections in the world and the largest in North America. Located in Washington, DC.

Virtual hall of fame, soccer history, and soccer related resources. Located in Vaughan, Ontario.

Featuring antique to modern dolls, toys, trains, and circus collections. Includes hours, admission fees and directions. Located in Canal Winchester, Ohio.

Features online exhibits, research information on ethnographic, archaeological and historical collections. Includes hours, tours by appointment and directions. Free admission. Located in Columbia, Missouri.

Located at Reidville, Newfoundland, Canada. Exhibits and collects unusual and rare insect varieties from around the world, including many living specimens in terrariums and aquariums.

Romanian museum exhibiting pharmaceutical and medical artifacts. Collection contains over 6,600 items ranging from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries. Features exhibits, IMAX, learning programs, and store. Located in San Jose, CA.

Dedicated to the work and mind of Thomas Alva Edison, his inventions and innovations. Includes history of the facility, links and hours. No admission charge. Located in Beaumont, Texas.

Exhibits the history of the automobile, including Japanese, American and European cars. Offers a virtual tour and contact information. Located in Nagakute City, Japan.

Historical information and schedule. Located in Columbus, Georgia.

News, exhibits, events, visitor information, and FAQ. Located in Surrey.

Displays bikes from the 1910s to present. Includes hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Vanderpool, Texas.

Features one hundred vintage trolleys, a three-mile ride aboard an antique trolley car, and guided tours. Includes memberships, volunteer opportunities, a schedule, fares, and directions. In East Haven, Connecticut.

Information, history, news, gallery, and newsletter. Located in South Elgin, Illinois.

Centers around a restored 1896 trolley that ran from Shelburne Falls to Colrain. Photos and information about history, visiting, membership, and arranging parties and charters. Located in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.

Gallery, newsletter, events, schedule, audio files, and general information. Located in Windsor.

Houses one of the largest tram collections in Australia, with an extensive collection of cable trams, electric trams and buses and electric trams. Located in Bylands, Victoria, Australia.

Public access portal giving information on major exhibitions in European museums. Search by topic, city or country, and take a virtual tour. [French and English]

A complete listing of art museums in Finland. In English and Finnish.

Features archaeological, historical, ethnological and art history exhibitions. Includes history of the building, photos, hours, entrance fees and directions. Located in Slovenia.

Archives of NPR, CPB, PBS and National Educational Television held at the University of Maryland's College Park site. Free to visit.

Cincinnati, Ohio museum and hall of fame honoring all aspects of classical music.

Details about the history and future of this museum.

Includes information about exhibits, membership, hours, and programs.

Located in the Gaches Mansion in northwest Washington. Presents a history of the home, hours of operation, admission fees, details of past, current, and upcoming shows, special events, memberships, and directions.

Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.

Comprised of 15 pre-Civil War structures in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Information on activities, downloadable PDF maps and directions to the area are provided.

Traveling exhibits focus on the accomplishments from many Black professionals. Includes a history of the organization, details of programs and contacts. Located in Northfield, Ohio, United States.

Located in Cherokee, NC with museum information.

Located in Black Hawk Park in Illinois, the museum features the collection of Dr. John Hauberg, largely consisting of artifacts from the Sauk and Mesquakie people.

Programs and activities, classes, tours, publications and news, and directions. Located in Exeter, Rhode Island.

Presents Jewish culture through artistic and historical exhibits. Includes hours, details of collections and address of New York City location.

Showcasing the medieval Cathederal town of Salisbury and ancient wonders of Stone Henge.

Local museum concentrating on the lower Axe Valley and including the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton and Colyford. Details of opening times, location and exhibits.