Museums in the USA

u s e u m s
in the USA

~ In the Category of History (628 total) ~

• History Museums
		Aberdeen-Huntington Township Museum, 99 Main Cross Street, Aberdeen, OH The purpose of the Aberdeen-Huntington Township Museum is the following: to collect,preserve and share the history of Aberdeen, Ohio and Huntington Township. We have photos on the early settlers and founders. Families have donated collections and their histories. These items are on display at the museum. [1598:-0.2-.06]-0
		1950s Park Forest House Museum, Park Forest, IL The museum interprets the history of Park Forest, IL, the first fully-planned, post-World War II suburb. It is in an original rental townhome, decorated as it might have been in the first five years of the village, 1948-1953. Contents of the museum include artwork by Park Forest artists, books records, toys, clothes, dishes and glassware, appliances and furniture. Visiting the house museum is a trip down Memory Lane, with special appeal for Baby Boomers, their parents and fami [1695:-0.4-.07]-0
		A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, Chicago, IL Open April thru December 1st (February for Scheduled Black History Events Only)The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Lyn Hughes, its current director. The facility is located in Chicago. The facility is named after men who The museum exists for the purpose of providing educational, and cultural enrichment for all of mankind. All activities, past, present and future, are for the purpose of objectives that are inexorably intertwined - the study, preservation, interpretation, [1432:-1.1-.04]-0
		Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME Celebrating Maine's Native American Cultures, History, Arts and Archaeology. The Most Fascinating Journey in Bar Harbor Begins at the Abbe! Discover collections and changing exhibitions that explore the story of Maine’s first people. Imagine how Native Americans lived in Maine thousands of years ago. Learn about Native people today. Enjoy their arts and enduring traditions. [1604:-0.2-.08]-0
		Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake, NY A regional museum of history and art, the Adirondack Museum tells the stories of people who have lived, worked and played in this 6 million acres of private/publicly held wilderness in upstate New York. Twenty-three indoor and outdoor exhibit areas overlook Blue Mountain Lake. [797:-0.0-.00]-0
		Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings, SD Specializes in the agricultural history of South Dakota from 1860 to 1950. Technology and photo archive. [845:-0.0-.00]-0
		Alamo, San Antonio, TX A mission, a fortress, a shrine - The Alamo's past spans nearly 300 years of history. Best remembered for the 1836 battle where a small band of Texans withstood Santa Anna's army for 13 days, the Alamo stands as"The Cradle of Texas Liberty.". [646:-0.0-.00]-0
		Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM Municipal museum featuring regional fine arts and historical artifacts from the Middle Rio Grande Valley (1500-present). [974:-0.0-.00]-0
		Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, PUUNENE, HI Displays historical information about some of the pioneers who established Maui's modern sugar industry. Also includes artifacts, photos and documents (including labor contracts written in Hawaiian, Japanese and Chinese) showing the arrival of immigr [1533:-0.8-.05]-0
		Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Alexandria, VA The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is the City of Alexandria, Virginia's community archaeology program. Its exhibits, educational programs, and extensive collections are based on more than 30 years of excavations and research on Alexandria's history. [653:-0.0-.00]-0
		Allen County Museum, , OH The Allen County Museum, Lima, Ohio. Site contains a museum, Shay locomotive, Children's Museum, Victorian mansion, log house, and Children Garden. Museum also houses a genealogy library and railroad Archives. AAM accredited. Collections include Native American, pioneer, transportation, fossils, minerals, art, and Sarber-Dillinger Story. July 21 - September 30, 2006, "A Visible Past: Portraits of Work on the Baltimore and Ohio." [1647:-0.7-.06]-0
		Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Atchison, KS Restored Victorian home built in 1880 and overlooks the Missouri River. Amelia Earhart was born in this home on July 24, 1897, which was the home of her maternal grandparents, Judge Alfred and Amelia Harres Otis. Rooms filled with numerous pictures, articles and letters of or about Amelia Earhart. Bathing suit and furniture of Amelia Earhart. Amelia's bedroom and the bedroom where she was born. Information on other female fliers. Giftshop! [1800:-0.6-.08]-0
		American Airpower Museum, Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY Located in a historic hangar of the former Republic Aircraft factory, this museum is home to a collection of flying WWII aircraft. The visitor will also find many relevant exhibits about American Military Aviation history. WWII fighters and bombers. Korean and Vietnam era jets. Exhibits about Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), Tuskegee Airmen, POWS and more. WWII era control tower and vintage military vehicles. [1865:-0.6-.09]-0
		American Hall of Heroes Museum, Pueblo, CO A large (15 megs and growing) source of historical information on American history and heroes, with special emphasis on recipients of the Medal of Honor. This site includes historical information with time lines and graphics, with excellent material for use in school lesson/project planning. It also includes inter- active, educational games and projects, along with the inspiraitonal stories of great American men and women. [802:-0.0-.00]-0
		American Irish Historical Society, New York, NY Rare books, periodicals, monographs, archives newspapers, artifacts and art documenting the role of Irish and Irish-Americans in the founding, shaping and safeguarding of the United States. [498:-0.0-.00]-0
		American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, NY One of the most important natural history museums in the world. Also includes the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium. The largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world, plus 45 exhibition halls. [1388:-0.4-.04]-0
		American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia, PA Thirteen galleries and library focus on history of Swedes in America from the establishment of the New Sweden Colony in 1638 to contemporary Swedish technology, architecture, fine and decorative arts. [1086:-0.7-.04]-0
		American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA This national treasure houses one of the largest textile history collections in the world -- books, images, textile samples, garments, household textiles, textile-making tools and equipment. On-going exhibition," Textiles in America", history of clothmaking from 1700s to 1900s; three or four temporary exhibitions per year. [742:-0.0-.00]-0
		Anacostia Museum, Washington, DC The Anacostia was originally envisioned as a neighborhood museum celebrating the history and culture of the predominately African-American Anacostia community. It has expanded, however, to reflect a more comprehensive African-American culture. This museum is part of the Smithsonian Museum Group. [687:-0.0-.00]-0
		Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, CO Premier museum of archaeology and Native cultures in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest [1540:-0.9-.05]-0
		Ancient Historical Society Virtual Museum, Boston, MA In order to enlighten most individuals of history’s broad spectrum of traditions, cultural and societal unity, that may be dormant at times, it is the intent of the Ancient Historical Society to demonstrate a quest to conserve & attain for all. Furthermore, this will be accomplished through diverse aspects that encompass art, language, religion, science, and spirituality. Moreover, this will allow one to become more self-actualized, while learning about another individual’s historical locale. [1762:-0.3-.08]-0
		Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum, Lynchburg, VA Annie Bethel Spencer (Lynchburg, Virginia) better known as Anne Spencer (1882-1975) was an American Black poet and active participant in the New Negro Movement and Harlem Renaissance period. Anne was the first Virginian and first African-American to ha The Queen Anne Style house remains as Anne Spencer left it when she passed away in 1975. The cottage house called "Edankraal" was her writing studio and has photo's of her family and friends from the late 1800's. Her garden is the only [1893:-0.9-.09]-0
		Antelope Valley Indian Museum, Lancaster, CA Located in the Heart of California's Mojave Desert, the Antelope Valley Indian Museum contains many rare or one-of-a-kind artifacts. This folk art structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. [765:-0.3-.05]-0
		Anti-Saloon League Museum, Westerville, OH The Anti-Saloon Museum houses one of the largest collection of Temperance materials in the United States. The museum reflects the history and heritage of the Anti-Saloon League and the Prohibition movement in America. [623:-0.0-.00]-0
		Arizona Capitol Museum, Phoenix, AZ The Arizona Capitol Museum brings history to life through exhibits, special events and tours. Over 20 exhibits tell Arizonas story from territorial days to the present. Located in the 1901 Capitol Building, admission and parking are free. Collection items include the Silver Service from the USS Arizona and native american baskets collected by Edward S. Curtis. Artifacts related to Arizonas state and territorial government comprise the majority of the collection [1735:-1.0-.07]-0
		Arizona Historical Society, Tucson, AZ The Arizona Historical Society has the world's largest collection of Arizona history artifacts, documents, and photographs. Feel free to ask us about research, educational programs, and tours. The Arizona Historical Society actively seeks, collects and accepts donations of artifacts, objects, photographs, manuscripts, oral histories, archival materials, personal papers, books and periodicals, ephemera and art that represent and interpret the hi [1680:-0.1-.07]-0
		Arizona State Museum - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Over 100 years old, the Arizona State Museum, located on the University of Arizona campus, collects, displays and interprets objects and information about the native peoples of the SW U.S. and NW Mexico. [505:-0.0-.00]-0
		Arizona Street Railway Museum/dba Phoenix Trolley Museum, Phoenix, AZ The Arizona Street Railway Museum, Home of the Phoenix Trolley, is located next to the beautiful Margaret Hance Deck Park and is being constructed as an operating museum which will allow visitors to step back in time and experience some early Phoenix his Museum contains two original Phoenix Street Railway streetcars Manufactured in 1928 and run continuosly until 1948. Also displays of streetcar technology and operational diaorama and movies. Static display of 1906 Mining Car Engine [1590:-0.1-.06]-0
		Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, GA On its 33-acre site, the Atlanta History Center offers award-winning exhibitions on Atlanta history, the Civil War and southern folk arts and crafts, as well as regularly changing exhibitions; two historic houses - the famous 1928 Swan House mansion and the 1845 plantation-plain Tullie Smith Farm; beautiful gardens showing the landscape history of the area; and an extensive research library/archives. [481:-0.0-.00]-0
		Avoca Museum, Altavista, VA Avoca is the homesite of Revolutionary War hero Col. Charles Lynch. Located on 5 acres of the original plantation, Avoca collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Campbell County and surrounding areas. County Victorian house, Civil War exhibition, extensive American Indian artifact collection, Colonial era buildings, Arboretum of native VA trees and plants. [1416:-0.8-.04]-0
		Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, Philadelphia, PA Museum,research library, and archive. One of the largest reseach centers on US immigration, ethnicity, and multiculturalism. Many past exhibits and library card catalog (60,000+ items) available on-line. [988:-0.0-.00]-0
		Baltimore Streetcar Museum, Inc., Baltimore, MD America's only trolley museum with operating artifacts from a single city . . . Baltimore. Come, ride with us!!!. [887:-0.0-.00]-0
		Band Museum of Pine Bluff, AR, Pine Bluff, AR The Band Museum is the only museum in the country devoted to band instruments, the history of bands and band music in America. The extensive collection includes hundreds of vintage and antique band instruments of all types. [1308:-0.1-.04]-0
		Barry County Museum, Cassville, MO History from all around Barry County. Many exhibits, a bookstore, and Fields' photo archives. [1864:-0.6-.09]-0
		Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA WW-II naval vessels: Battleship Massachusetts, Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and submarine Lionfish, as well as era PT boats. [703:-0.0-.00]-0
		Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum, Baxter Spring, KS In the spring of 1849 John J. Baxter, his wife and eight children moved from Missouri to 160 acres of land near Spring River. His land included a spring which flowed from the side of a hill near what is now Military Road, where he set up and operated an inn and general store which came to be known as "Baxter's place". "Baxter's place" was incorporated in 1868 and was renamed Baxter Springs in honor of it's early settler. [1563:-0.9-.05]-0
		Bay Area Museum of Broadcast Arts, Berkeley, CA Celebrating the rich history of radio and television broadcasting in the San Francisco Bay Area in words, pictures and sound. More than 100 years of audio recordings, photographs and documents from Bay Area broadcasting stations, including many of the region's legendary performers. [1783:-0.4-.08]-0
		Bear Flag Museum, Sacramento, CA An online museum and library devoted to collection of all materials related to the California Bear Flag. Bear Flag history, Bear Flag graphics and images, Bear Flag and California Flag Textual Materials, Bear Flag Law, Bear Flag Trivia, Bear Flag Bibliography [1723:-0.8-.07]-0
		Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Shrine, Biloxi, MS Last home of President Jefferson Davis, includes two museums 52 landscaped acres, giftshop, and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library in Biloxi, MS. [124:-0.0-.00]-0
		Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum, Beckley, WV This museum is part of the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. It is part of a recreated Coal Camp in the Mountains of West Virginia. See how coal miners and their families lived from the early 1900's through present day. [675:-0.0-.00]-0
		Bellingham Railway Museum, Bellingham, WA The Bellingham Railway museum shares railroad heritage, history and operations with the public through displays, layouts and special events. [1148:-0.1-.04]-0
		Belmont Mansion, Nashville, TN Belmont was built by Adelicia Acklen the wealthiest woman in TN in 1853 and enlarged in 1859 is the largest antebellum home in TN. Furnished with original and period furniture, artwork and statuary. [1149:-0.1-.04]-0
		Benjamin Nye Homestead, East Sandwich, MA Step into the past in the 17th-century home of Benjamin Nye, one of the early settlers of Sandwich. [1150:-0.1-.04]-0
		Benton County Historical Society and Museum, Sauk Rapids, MN The Benton County History Museum has available for research a number of sources of information available for those wishing to research family history. Most or all of the collections are ONLINE. [1358:-0.1-.04]-0
		Biblical Resource Center & Museum, Collierville, TN Artifacts, replicas and documents reflective of Near-Eastern & Mediterranean culture in the Biblical period. [290:-0.0-.00]-0
		Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI The State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Pacific anthropology, botany, entomology and zoology. Includes on-line exhibits. [18:-0.0-.00]-0
		Black History Museum And Cultural Center, Richmond, VA "The museum seeks to become a permanent repository for visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of Blacks in Virginia." From BHMCC web pag. [1152:-0.1-.04]-0
		Black Inventions Exhibit, Brooklyn, NY The Black Inventions Exhibit is an inspirational tribute to Black Inventors and scientists. It's a touring multimedia presentation. We appear at various venues: cultural expos, conferences, conventions, colleges throughout North America and the world [1661:-1.1-.06]-0
		Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, The Star of Destiny, in the Texas Spirit Theater, and Austin's o Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Opportunity. The exhibits at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will surround you with the sights, sounds and (sometimes) smells of Texas history. Each floor of e [1727:-0.8-.07]-0
		Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, Bonita, CA The museum highlights the history of the Sweetwater Valley from the mid-1800's, with historical photographs, artifacts, tools, and farming implements. Exhibits and events also include fine art and music. [1153:-0.1-.04]-0
		Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale, FL Bonnet House is a whimsical 35 acre subtropical beach front estate. It was donated to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation in 1983 by Evelyn Bartlett. [927:-0.0-.00]-0
		Boulder History Museum, Boulder, CO The Boulder Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1944 by A.A. 'Gov' Paddock, then publisher of the Boulder Daily Camera. The organization, now called the Boulder History Museum, is located in the historic landmark Harbeck-Bergheim House on University Hill in Boulder, Colorado. A private-not-for-profit organization, it is governed by a board of trustees of 18 community leaders [1543:-0.9-.05]-0
		Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, Santa Ana, CA A museum of California history. [748:-0.0-.00]-0
		Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, Augusta, GA Historic house museum furnished to depict the 1860s time period when Wilson lived in the house with his family. Wilson spends his formative childhood years in this home experiencing the Civil War and encountering for the first time many of his most significant influences. [1154:-0.1-.04]-0
		Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA Housed in a restored 19th century gristmill, the museum showcases an extensive collection of Wyeth family art, illustrations and other 19th and 20th century American art. [959:-0.0-.00]-0
		Bruderhof Museum, Rifton, NY The Bruderhof Museum documents the 80-year history of our communal movement. Learn about historical communal movements of the past and present. [1156:-0.1-.04]-0
		Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX Dedicated to the presentation of changing exhibitions on contemporary visual arts and Texas music and music history. Features a permanent exhibition on the life and music of rock pioneer, Buddy Holly. [1044:-0.0-.00]-0
		BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL MUSEUM, Golden, CO The Museum has nearly 1300 photographs of Buffalo Bill,the Wild West shows, and Wild West performers in its digital database. Depending upon the use, the images of historic photos can be provided free of charge or for a minimal fee. [1541:-0.9-.05]-0
		Buffalo Bill Museum, Le Claire, IA William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody history and other local history in LeClaire, Iowa - Birthplace and Boyhood Home of Buffalo Bill. James Buchanan Eads-Engineer known for the Eads Bridge, James Ryan-Inventor of the flight recorder, Green Tree Lone Star Steamer, Riverboat Pilots, Sauk/Fox Indian Tribes, Pioneers of LeClaire Township, and Indian Artifacts [1628:-0.5-.06]-0
		Butler County Soldiers, Sailors & Pioneers Monument, Hamilton, OH Built 1902-1906 on the site of Fort Hamilton, Ohio (1791-1795). The Monument houses military artifacts ranging from the Civil War to the Gulf Ear. [581:-0.0-.00]-0
		California Hall of Fame, Sacramento, CA The California Hall of Fame is housed in The California Museum, located in downtown Sacramento. As an annual award, the California Hall of Fame exhibit changes as new inductees are included in the institution every year. The Governor and First Lady presid The California Hall of Fame features approximately a dozen inductees every year, ranging in achievements in education, business and labor, social advocacy, arts, entertainment, literature and science. [1859:-0.6-.09]-0
		California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA As a museum that celebrates where we came from and where we're going, we present displays of American decorative and fine arts reflecting local history and culture. We help to promote the passion that is Collecting. [1157:-0.1-.04]-0
		California Views Historical Photo Collection, Monterey, CA California Views established in 1970 and located in Monterey, California, this unique photo archive is the most comprehensive historical photo collection of Central California. With over 75,500 images in its archives. [929:-0.0-.00]-0
		Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY Focus on artifacts relating to the educational history of blind and visually impaired people Interactive displays invite visitor to write name in braille. Collections include braillewriters, tactile maps, technology,and more. International display incldues first book made especaially for blind students in France in 1886. [1382:-0.3-.04]-0
		Capitola Historical Museum, Capitola, CA The Museum houses an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts related to Capitola's history, and offers quarterly changing exhibits on the history and art of the area, as well as on special seasonal and topical themes. [1106:-0.0-.00]-0
		Carbon County Museum, Rawlins, WY Carbon County Museum has exhibits highlighting the rich heritage of cattle & sheep ranching as well as mining throughout the county. Find Native American artifacts and cultural information. The Sweetwater one house school house is also on display. Sweetwater one room school house, photos, newspapers, files on various topics, manuscripts, justice dockets. [1791:-0.6-.08]-0
		Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME The Center for Maine History Collections consist of approximately 10,000 artifacts. The diverse collection includes paintings, prints, and other original works of art, costume and textiles, decorative arts, Native American artifacts and archaeological material, toys, tools, glass and ceramics, political memorabilia, military artifacts, and domestic artifacts reflecting upon life in Maine. [1161:-0.1-.04]-0
		Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, MN Center for the History of Information Processing, University of Minnesota. Includes information on archives collection and oral history interviews. [70:-0.0-.00]-0
		Charles W. Moore Foundation, Austin, TX A foundation dedicated to preserving the Moore/Andersson Compound of studios and houses to the public. The compound was designed by the world renowned archtiect, Charles W. Moore and contains his extraordinary folk toy collection. [824:-0.0-.00]-0
		Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC [1309:-0.1-.04]-0
		Chattanooga Regional History Museum, Chattanooga, TN Through hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and an award-winning theater presentation you'll discover how Chattanooga and the TriState Region fits so integrally in the tapestry of American history. The CRHM will research, design and build six award calibre exhibits to show and travel annually. A significant collection of photographs, archives and much more is professionally maintained for museum use and research (appointment only). [1164:-0.1-.04]-0
		Cherokee County Historical Museum, Centre, AL This local Alabama history museum opened in 1987 and has 18,000 sq ft over 3 floors, one of which is accessible and open to visitors, the other 2 are open to members only. In 2009, a major upgrade will begin, but we will be open throughout the changes. The collections include over 15,000 artifacts of all kinds from the earliest settlers to local current history including fine and folk art, Native American, military, farming, work, personal, and other displays. [1828:-1.2-.08]-0
		Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, IL [349:-0.0-.00]-0
		Chinese-American Museum of Chicago, 238 West 23rd Street, IL CAMOC is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status. The museum has been open to the public since May 2005 on Friday (9:30-1:30), Saturday, and Sunday (10 - 5). Situated in the middle of Chicago's Chinatown, the museum is supported by communi CAMOC has more than 2000 square feet of exhibition space on two floors. Since May 2005 the museum has organized five exhibitions: Paper Sons, Chinese in the Midwest 1870-1949; Silk and Wood, Recent Acquisitions; Tofu - the Wonder Food; Chicago's [1699:-0.4-.07]-0
		Chinqua-Penn, Reidsville, NC Built in 1925 by Jeff Penn and Betsy Schoellkopf Penn (tobacco and Niagara Power wealth), Chinqua-Penn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a vernacular example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the USA. Collections range from 1600 BC to 1950 and are 100% original to the property. [490:-0.0-.00]-0
		City Museum of Washington DC, Washington, DC The City Museum is the only museum dedicated solely to the history of Washington, DC. It tells the story of the people, the events, and the communities that make the city what it is through a variety of permanent and changing exhibits, and a state-of-the-art multimedia show. [1165:-0.1-.04]-0
		Civil War Soldiers Museum, Pensacola, FL Explore 19th century America and the lives of Civil War soldiers who served in the great Confederate and Union armies and navies. Our 4,200 sq. feet of exhibit space currently houses a diverse collection and currently one of the largest Civil War medical collections in the world. [700:-0.0-.00]-0
		Clark County Heritage Museum, Henderson, NV [527:-0.0-.00]-0
		Clermont (State Historic Site), Clermont, NY Clermont, a 490-acre estate, was the Hudson River seat of the prominent Livingston family from 1728 to 1962. [891:-0.0-.00]-0
		College Park Aviation Museum, College Park, MD The College Park Aviation Museum interprets the history of the College Park Airport, which is the world's oldes continuously operating airport. The Wright Brothers flew there in 1909. [1167:-0.1-.04]-0
		Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, VA Historic capital of 18th century Virginia. [77:-0.1-.04]-0
		Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO Founded in 1879, the Colorado Historical Society brings the unique character of Colorado's past to more than a million people each year through historical museums and highway markers, exhibitions, manuscript and photograph collections, popular and scholarly publications, historical and archaeological preservation services, and educational programs for children and adults [1542:-0.9-.05]-0
		Colorado Springs Museum, Colorado Springs, CO The Colorado Springs Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history and culture of the Pikes Peak Region. This web site provides more information about the museum and its exhibits as well as fully searchable collection database. [752:-0.0-.00]-0
		Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria, OR Visit Oregon's official Maritime Museum. Interactive exhibits bring the Pacific Northwest's unique maritime history to life for the whole family. [1168:-0.1-.04]-0
		Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum, Boalsburg, PA Centuries-old Christopher Columbus chapel imported from Spain by his Boal descendants in 1909. Boal Mansion (1789) contains original art, furnishings, weapons, tools of nine generations of this important Pennsylvania family. “A glorious example of old Eur European fine art from the 15th to 19th centuries. Weapons of six generations of the Boal family from Colonial days to World War I. Items belonging to Christopher Columbus, including his Admiral's Desk. original antique furnishings from the 18th and [1687:-0.3-.07]-0
		Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, PA A small museum with an outstanding collection of artifacts. The (mostly) volunteer docents enjoy providing "history with a smile" by including etomology (word or phrase origins) in their presentations. [1169:-0.1-.04]-0
		Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA The mission of the Computer History Museum is to preserve and present for posterity the artifacts and stories of the information age. As such, the Museum plays a unique role in the history of the computing revolution and its worldwide impact on the human People and companies worldwide have collaborated with the Computer History Museum to assemble one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of over 20,000 objects and ephemera, 20,000 photographs, 5,000 films and videos, 5,000 softwar [1722:-0.8-.07]-0
		Concord Museum, Concord, MA The Concord Museum serves as the gateway to Concord, Massachusetts. Its collection illustrates the unique history of Concord, and includes artifacts from the Revolutionary War as well as Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. [484:-0.0-.00]-0
		Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT Established in 1825, The Connecticut Historical Society is a non-profit museum, library and education center which collects, preserves and interprets the history of the diverse people, past and present, who have made our state their home. The museum's collections of Connecticut-related furniture, silver, pewter, costumes, paintings, tavern signs, and graphic materials are among the largest in existence. The library holds three million manuscripts and nearly 100,000 volumes, including... [795:-0.0-.00]-0
		Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, Springfield, MA Changing exhibitions highlight various aspects of the Pioneer Valley's 350-year history. [787:-0.0-.00]-0
		Conner Prairie Museum, , ?? Contains online full text articles dealing with 19th-century US history, period recipes, online exhibits, and more. [299:-0.0-.00]-0
		Constitution Island - The Warner House, West Point, NY Constitution Island is one of America's shrines to the Revolutionary War. It is the location of the Great Chain across the Hudson River and the Warner House, home of 19th century authors Susan and Anna Warner. [1171:-0.1-.04]-0
		Corinth HIstorical Society Archives and Museum, Corinth, ME The Corinth Historical Society Museum is Corinth, Maine's only museum and archives. Specializing in the collection of Corinth artifacts and history, it offers varied collections of research materials for the genealogist, and those interested in the Corinth Historical Society collects genealogical data on the citizens of the town, diaries, scrapbooks, high school annuals, and more. They are also actively collecting the Civil War records of the town's 200 soldiers as well as artifacts pertaining [1667:-1.1-.06]-0
		Corvette Hall of Fame and Americana, , NY Awarded as"One of the 12 Most Extraordinary Museums In New York State". [288:-0.9-.05]-0
		Counting House Museum, South Berwick, ME The museum is a regional treasure containing on of Northern New England's Last textile mill ballrooms. It is the home of the Old Berwick Historical Society and the repository of many documents and photographs covering a wide spectrum of community life in the first permanent settlement in Main. [1311:-0.1-.04]-0
		Courthouse-On-The-Square Museum, Denton, TX Collection of items from Denton County dating up until 1946. The sister museum, Bayless-Selby House contains a Victorian exhibit, including one of the few exhibits in the art of quilling (paper coiling. [1172:-0.1-.04]-0
		Cozens Ranch Museum, Springs, CO Many visitors are surprised by the skiing display, which details the humble beginnings of a major Colorado industry right here in Hot Sulphur Springs. The 8,500 year old artifacts of Windy Gap, which have revolutionized archaeological thinking, are a featured display. The often overlooked, but vital role of women in settling the land is honored in the Pioneer Woman exhibit. [1544:-0.9-.05]-0
		Cradle of Aviation, Garden City, NY The Cradle of Aviation and Imax Dome Theater provide over 130,000 sq. feet of museum space dedicated to the spirit of discovery and to Long Island's leading role in American achievements in air and space. Located at historic Mitchel Field, the museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpert the aerospace heritage of Long Island. Some 65 historic aircraft and spacecraft have been procured for the museum, most of them built on Long Island [1617:-0.4-.06]-0
		Crandall Historic Printing Museum, Provo, UT Houses a working replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press, Benjamin Franklin's Press, the Grandin Press and other presses. Live demonstrations show printing process including how Gutenberg poured metal into molds to make movable type. [1173:-0.1-.04]-0
		Crismon Farm Heritage Museum, , AZ [275:-0.0-.00]-0
		Cullman County Museum, Cullman, AL Experience the Unique Heritage of Cullman County: The Cullman County Museum is located in a replica of the original home of Col. John G. Cullman, founder of the city and county. It features eight rooms on the main floor filled with thousands of items rela [1525:-0.8-.05]-0
		Dacotah Prairie Museum, Aberdeen, SD Experience the settlement and development of the Dakota Prairie through educational programs, art shows, and historic exhibits. Artifacts relevant to Brown County South Dakota, photograph collection, archives, large collection of period clothing dating from late 1880s, some Native American items. [1381:-0.3-.04]-0
		Dallas Historical Society, Dallas, TX The DHS collects archival and 3-D materials pertaining to the city of Dallas and to the state of Texas. [826:-0.0-.00]-0
		Decatur House Museum, Washington, DC Decatur House, built in 1818 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, is a historic house museum and former residence of prominent figures such as Stephen Decatur, Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren. [1013:-0.0-.00]-0
		Deer Valley Rock Art Center, Phoenix, AZ Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site, with intorduction to rock art. [622:-0.0-.00]-0
		Delaware History Center, Wilmington, DE Visit the Delware History Museum, Old Town Hall or historic Willingtown Square. Dedicated to preserving Delaware's history. [938:-0.0-.00]-0
		Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit, MI The Detroit Historical Museum is the regional history museum of Southeastern Michigan, presenting the more than 300 year history of metropolitan Detroit. [839:-0.0-.00]-0
		DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, Fenwick Island, DE Features artifacts from shipwrecks off the Deleware, Maryland, and Virginia coast, as well as other collections from around the U.S. (includung many from Florida)and the world. Also has working conservation lab for the public to view. Experts on hand to answer questions. [1178:-0.1-.04]-0
		Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Detroit, MI The Dossin Great Lakes Museum, a flagship of the Midwest’s inland lakes maritime heritage museums, stands on the shore of Detroit’s historic Belle Isle, one of America’s grandest city parks. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum offers visitors a comprehensive look at life on the Great Lakes and along the Detroit River. The Dossin is a “must see” cultural location for those who love maritime history and enjoy being near the water. [1866:-0.6-.09]-0
		Dr. Charles W. Swan Library and Museum, Baltimore, MD The Life and Legend of an Actor, Doctor, and Knigh. [1180:-0.1-.04]-0
		Drop Zone Virtual Museum, Fairfax Station, VA Dedicated to preserving and sharing WWII airborne history thru oral histories, photos, artifacts. Besides the museum there is a virtual community which enjoys the support of hundreds of WWII veterans and their respective associations. [437:-0.9-.05]-0
		Drugstore and Pharmacy Museum, Saint Peter, MN This museum, located in St. Peter, MN, attempts to explain and show the vital role the drugstore has played in the American culture. Pharmacy bottles, show globes, antique soda fountain, various pharmacy items and equipment. [1414:-0.8-.04]-0
		Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha, NE History of Omaha, Nebraska, and westward expansion because of the Transcontinental Railroad. In a renovated Union Pacific train station, featuring an old-fashioned soda fountain! They are located near Omaha's Old Market. Also associated with the Smithsonian Institution. [1181:-0.1-.04]-0
		EarlyWorks History Comlex, Huntsville, AL With its three distinct, yet complementary properties-- the hands-on EarlyWorks Museum, Alabama Constitution Village and the Historic Huntsville Depot-- EarlyWorks promotes experience-driven programs, activities, exhibits and special events for all ages. [19:-0.0-.00]-0
		EarlyWorks History Comlex, Huntsville, AL With its three distinct, yet complementary properties-- the hands-on EarlyWorks Museum, Alabama Constitution Village and the Historic Huntsville Depot-- EarlyWorks promotes experience-driven programs, activities, exhibits and special events for all ages. [66:-0.0-.00]-0
		East Benton County Historical Museum, Kennewick, WA Areas of our museum are devoted to the forces and movements that shaped the eastern part of Benton County. [1036:-0.0-.00]-0
		East Tennessee Historical Society Museum, Knoxville, TN The museum features exhibits depicting the triumph and tragedy of two hundred years of life in the Great Tennessee Valley. [1010:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ebenezer Avery House Museum, Groton, CT Located in Ft. Griswold, the 18th century house was built by naval ensign wounded in the Battle of Groton Heights. It features a time period kitchen, weaving room and original furnishings throughout. [1879:-0.8-.09]-0
		Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, Baltimore, MD See also Poe Museum, Richmond, Virginia. [85:-0.0-.00]-0
		Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Richmond, VA "The Poe Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Richmone where Edgar Allen Poe lived and worked. The museum features Poe's early life and career by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, focusing on his many years in Richmond." From EAPM websit. [1183:-0.1-.04]-0
		Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum, Colorado Springs, CO The Museum preserves the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. Exhibits feature the WW II Peterson Army Air Base, the Binational (United States and Canadian) North American Aerospace Defense Command, US Air Defense Command and the US Air Force Space Command. The Museum's Airpark collection includes sixteen aircraft and four missile. [1185:-0.1-.04]-0
		Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum, Elk Rapids, MI The Elk Rapids Historical Museum is housed on the lower level of the old Elk Rapids Township Hall, located at 401 River Street . Historical Society volunteers operate and maintain the facility. The Elk Rapids Historical Museum has a wide variety of exhibits. Step into the Township Hall’s old 1883 jail. See a replica of the Elk Rapids iron works, vintage clothing, antique tools, local artist displays, old office furniture and machines, and more [1433:-1.2-.04]-0
		Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center, Norfolk, NE Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center. Your source for history, genealogy, documents and more for the Norfolk and Elkhorn Valley areas of Nebraska in a museum with permanent and rotating exhibits, a gift shop and an extensive research center and library. [957:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History, Jackson, MI The Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History opened on October 3, 1965. Forty years later the Museum is still meeting the challenge of bringing the visual arts and the area's history to visitors through exhibits, Museum and outreach programs, and newer # Five galleries of art and history including the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art, the Jackson History Gallery, and three galleries featuring traveling and "in house" exhibitions. # Ella Sharp's 19th century Hillside Farmhouse and Merriman [1733:-1.0-.07]-0
		Emigrant Trail Museum, Truckee, CA The Emigrant Trail Museum, located at Donner Memorial State Park, depicts the history of the area and the people who came into this part of the Sierra. Near the museum is the Pioneer Monument and the Murphy family cabin site. Also starting from the side of the museum is a self-guiding nature trail which is a one half mile loop. Nature trail guides are available at the museum and campground entrance station. [1014:-0.0-.00]-0
		End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon City, OR Interpreters using audiovisual/special effects presentations recreate the experience of the Oregon Trail and the period of settlement from the 1840's to the 1880's. The Interpretive Center is located at the actual historic End of the Oregon Trail. [702:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Museum, Oak Park, IL [305:-0.0-.00]-0
		Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Colorado, CO [43:-0.0-.00]-0
		Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Colorado, CO [90:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ethel Wright Mohamed Stitchery Museum, Belzoni, ?? Our museum is the former home of Ethel W. Mohamed and she is known as the Grandma Moses of Stitchery. She"painted with thread", on fabric, with beautiful and intricate stitches, stories of her family and ways of life in the Mississippi Delta. [1123:-0.0-.00]-0
		Farragut Folklife Museum, Farragut, TN This small museum preserves the heritage of the schools, churches and the community of this historical East Tennessee area and includes the The David Glasgow (Admiral) Farragut Collection. [1009:-0.0-.00]-0
		Fenton History Center, Jamestown, AL The local history of the southwestern corner of NYS is shown in the elegant 1863 mansion of former NYS Congressman, Governor and Senator Reuben E. Fenton. Period rooms and local history exhibits, gift shop and research library. 29 rooms of exhibits on life from the early 1800s to the turn of the century, 1900. Explore the immigrants who settled in Jamestown NY, the industry they built and the life they led through the 4 floors of the mansion. [1584:-1.2-.05]-0
		Fenton History Museum, Fenton, MO Collection of artifacts and pictures from the begining of the town in 1881 up to the present time. [400:-0.0-.00]-0
		Fire Museum of Memphis, , TN [308:-0.0-.00]-0
		Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, FL Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate, was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Museum highlights include tours, exhibits, and Flagler's railcar. [1191:-0.1-.04]-0
		Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg, FL Advances public awareness, education and understanding of the Holocaust. Provides educational resource about genocide for teachers, students and visitors. Request tours, teaching trunks, survivor presentations, teacher trainings and workshops. [1194:-0.1-.04]-0
		Florida International Museum, St. Petersburg, FL International blockbuster exhibitions such as Treasures of the Czars, Titanic: The Exhibition and Empires of Mystery. (800) 777-9882 for current exhibition. [788:-0.0-.00]-0
		Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC Folger is home to the world?s largest collection of Shakespeare?s printed works, as well as magnificent collections of other rare Renaissance books and manuscripts on all disciplines. Included in the collections are over 310,000 books and manuscripts; 250,000 playbills; 27,000 paintings, drawings, engravings, and prints; and musical instruments, costumes, and films. In addition to its scholarly mission as a research library, the Folger serves as a museum devoted to Shakespeare?s l... [1195:-0.1-.04]-0
		Forest Heritage Center, Broken Bow, OK Historical documents, antique forestry tools, wood art, homestead memorabilia, and a research library filled with books, periodicals, and other materials pertaining to forestry. The Center is also home to 14 dioramas (painted by Harry Rossoll of Atlanta historical documents, antique forestry tools, wood art, homestead memorabilia, and a research library filled with books, periodicals, and other materials pertaining to forestry. The Center is also home to 14 dioramas (painted by Harry Rossoll of Atlanta [1810:-0.8-.08]-0
		Fort Bend Museum Association, Richmond, TX History museum of local and regional history, particularly the settlement of Stephen F. Austin's Texas Colony. Also operates the George Ranch Historical Park, the Richmond Historic District and the Fort Bend Archeological Societ. [1196:-0.1-.04]-0
		Fort Christian Museum, St. Thomas, VI The Fort Christian Museum is the Danish-period Fort Christian and contains numerous exhibits depicting both prehistoric and historic Virgin Islands life. There are several furniture exhibits as well. Currently, the fort is undergoing repairs, expansion, and renovation. [1197:-0.1-.04]-0
		Fort Hays State Historic Site, Hays, KS Blockhouse, guardhouse, officers quarters, and visitors center all bring to life the military frontier from the 1860s to the 1880s. Life was difficult fro the soldiers who protected the trails and the railroad from Native Americans who resented outsiders taking the land and destroying the buffalo. [412:-0.0-.00]-0
		Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore, MD Fort McHenry - birthplace of"The Star-Spangled Banner." Active in four United States wars. Site includes information about the flag, the National Anthen, Fort history, a virtual tour of the Fort, re-enactors and more. Site maintained by the Patriots of Fort McHenry. [367:-0.0-.00]-0
		Fort Recovery State Museum, Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery is the site of the two largest Indian battles in the U.S., St. Clair's Defeat and The Battle of Fort Recovery. The museum focuses on the 1790's Indian wars in the Northwest Territory. The museum has artifacts from both battles and a partial fort on the grounds. [262:-0.0-.00]-0
		Fort Sam Houston Museum, San Antonio, TX Museum presents the history of Fort Sam Houston, a post established in 1845 and currently a National Historic Landmark and an activy Army Pos. [1198:-0.1-.04]-0
		Fort Steele Museum, Sinclair, WY This frontier Army post has a fascinating history interlacing transportation with the military and the growth of the lumber and livestock industries in Wyoming. Fort Steele Buildings [1792:-0.6-.08]-0
		Fort Wallace Museum, Wallace, KS Museum of artifacts and history of Fort Wallace a Western Fort in Kansas [1637:-0.6-.06]-0
		Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Alexandria, VA Fort Ward is the best preserved of the system of forts and batteries built to protect Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Visitors can view the remains of the earthen fort, the restored Northwest Bastion, the reconstructed Officer's Hut, and museum exhibitions. [654:-0.0-.00]-0
		Foster Cottage Museum, Clifton Springs, NY History of Clifton Springs Hospital ans Village. [1199:-0.1-.04]-0
		Four Mile House, Denver, AL 150 years old in 2009, the Four Mile House was started as a wayside inn and stage stop on the Chreokee Trail along Cherry Creek. The house is restored to its 1859 condition with an 1883 Victorian addition. The house has period furnishings - most donated from the Booth family (longest residents of the house and the family that constructed the additon in 1883. The main building entry to the 12 acre site houses interpretive exhibits. [1833:-0.2-.09]-0
		Frazier Farmstead Museum, Milton-Freewater, OR An historic farm houselisted on the National Register, which depicts farm life at the turn of the century. [1004:-0.0-.00]-0
		Friendship Fire Company Museum, Woodbury, NJ The museum covers the hosiery of Friendship Fire Company and the Woodbury Fire Department dating back to 1799 and features our 1799 handpumper and our 1911 steamer as well as other artifacts. [472:-0.0-.00]-0
		Friendship Firehouse Museum, Alexandria, VA Alexandria, Virginia's first fire fighting organization, established in 1774. Exhibits interpret the history of fire fighting in Alexandria. [655:-0.0-.00]-0
		Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Staunton, VA The Frontier Culture Museum is an outdoor, living-history museum and educational institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features six outdoor exhibits of original farm buildings from Britain, Germany, and Virginia. The Museum exhibits serve as the settings for interpretative and educational programs to educate visitors about the diverse Old World origins of early immigrants to America, and how their way-of-life on the frontier shaped the success of the USA. [1713:-0.6-.07]-0
		FROSTVILLE Museum, North Olmsted, OH Nineteenth Century Americana, The area of Olmsted Township (referred to by locals as the Township), came from the Connecticut Land Company, which established the northern Ohio area as the "Western Reserve." Buildings from the period are on site. It is ope Records going back to 1815, artifacts, pictures, operational period store. [1431:-1.1-.04]-0
		Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria, VA George Washington and several other prominent individuals frequented the two taverns now known as Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Dating from 1770 and 1792, Gadsby's interprets public life in the 18th century. [657:-0.0-.00]-0
		Garfield Farm and Inn Museum, St. Charles, IL Illinois farm life in the 1800's. [958:-0.0-.00]-0
		General Sweeny's, Republic, MO A professionaly designed museum that chronologically traces the war in the Trans-Mississippi west through thousands of artifacts. [685:-0.0-.00]-0
		Genesee Country Museum, , NY [261:-0.0-.00]-0
		Genoa Courthouse Museum, Genoa, NV Housed in the oldest standing court house in the state, this museum intreprets the history of Nevada's oldest settlement through exhibits of the original jail and courtroom, typical household views, Washoe Indian basket making, and the Pony Express exhibit. [1105:-0.0-.00]-0
		Genoa Courthouse Museum, Genoa, NV Take a journey through time at the Genoa Courthouse Museum. This beautiful museum offers fascinating displays depicting early life in the Carson Valley. The Courtroom exhibit was restored using much of the original oak furniture from the Genoa and Mind [1749:-0.1-.08]-0
		George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond, TX Living history museum at center of a 23,000 acre working ranch settled in 1824. Programs highlight four generations of the same family who owned and operated the ranch, with a particular focus on black cowboy history. Managed by the Fort Bend Museum Association, and accredited by the AA. [1200:-0.1-.04]-0
		George Westinghouse Museum, Wilmerding, PA The George Westinghouse Museum is a memorial to George Westinghouse, his achievements and contributions to society. The Museum preserves an important part of the nation's industrial history and provides a means to share this rich heritage with present and future generations. [1000:-0.0-.00]-0
		Gilcrease, Tulsa, OK Gilcrease Museum possesses one of the nation's finest and most comprehensive collections of American art, artifacts, and documents. Virtually every item in the more than 360,000 -piece collection relates to the discovery, expansion, and settlement of North America, with special emphasis on the Western Frontier and American Indian material. [137:-0.0-.00]-0
		Gillespie Co. Historical Society Pioneer Museum, Fredericksburg, TX Located right off Fredericksburg's Main Street, The Pioneer Museum is a three acre site with 10 historic stuctures, that deals with the settlement and cultural history and impact of the German immigrants who founded Fredericksburg in 1846. [448:-0.0-.00]-0
		Glebe House Museum, Woodbury, CT Set in the picturesque Litchfield Hills in historic Woodbury's village center, the Glebe House Museum offers the visitor a glimpse of Revolutionary War era Connecticut. [1871:-0.8-.09]-0
		Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, PA Glencairn Museum's mission is to educate visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. [966:-0.0-.00]-0
		Glenn H Curtiss Museum of Early Aviation, Hammondsport, NY Hammondsport, NY is the birthplace of Glenn Curtiss, father of naval aviation; pioneer motorcyclist,aviator;home of first woman pilot; 1st NYS winery. [941:-0.0-.00]-0
		Golden State Museum, Sacramento, CA The Golden State Museum brings California's rich history to life with a mix of traditional exhibits and state-of-the-art technology. Multimedia exhibits tell the stories of California's people, place, promise, and politics. [934:-0.0-.00]-0
		Gomez Mill House, Marlboro, NY Built in 1714 by a Sephardic Jew, is the oldest extant Jewish residence in America. History continued with American Revolutionary War Patriot Farmers, statesmen, artists. Dard Hunter, handmade paper maker built third mill on property to make paper in 1913. Preserved as an historic site by Gomez Foundation. Board members are descendants of original owners. New web page. Includes more history, more pictures. [365:-0.0-.00]-0
		Goodnow House State Historic Site, Manhattan, KS The Goodnow family came from New England to find a new home and to keep slavery out of kansas Territory. They stayed and led in the educational development of the new state. The Goodnows founded the college that became Kansas State University. [413:-0.0-.00]-0
		Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA The historic Governor Gore estate includes 45-acres of gardens, lawns and farm fields; an 1806 mansion house; 1793 carriage house and working farm with heritage breeds of sheep, goats and chickens. The mansion features a spiral staircase, marble floors, and oval drawing room and is considered among the finest examples of Federal period architecture in New England. Events include: Sheepshearing Festival, Spring Plant Sale and summer concerts. [1593:-0.7-.06]-0
		Governor Jonathan Trumbull's House, Lebanon, CT The Trumbull House is the home of Connecticut's Revolutionary War Governor, the only colonial governor to support the war for independence. Washington, Franklin, the Adamses, Rochambeau, and Lafayette came here for conferences. [1884:-0.8-.09]-0
		Governor Trumbull's War Office, Lebanon, CT The War Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Building has been owned and maintained by the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution since 1891. [1883:-0.8-.09]-0
		Great Lakes Historical Society - Inland Seas Museum, Vermilion, OH The museum is dedicated to recording, preserving and interpreting the maritime history of the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world. Associated with the museum is the Peachman Lake Erie Shipwreck Research Center. The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, including pieces recovered from shipwrecks, lighthouse lenses, ship models and original works of art by Howard Sprague and Vincent Nickerson. In 2001 we installed our interactive "Dive a Shipwreck" di [1419:-0.9-.04]-0
		Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro, NC The Greensboro Historical Museum presents American history from a Piedmont North Carolina perspective in 12 galleries and 2 restored houses. [912:-0.0-.00]-0
		Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro, NC United States history from a Piedmont North Carolina perspective, including the 1960 Sit-Ins, First Lady Dolley Madison, author O. Henry, and Civil War firearms. [1048:-0.0-.00]-0
		Grinter Place State Historic Site, Kansas City, KS Moses Grinter came to Kansas long before it was a territory. He earned his livelihood by trading with the Native Americans and by operating a ferry where the military road crossed the Kansas River. Here in the 1850s he and his wife, Annie, a Delaware Indian, built a fine new house that echoed those he had known in his native Kentucky. [414:-0.0-.00]-0
		Guthrie County Historical Village, Panora, IA The Historical Village, which promotes Guthrie County and Iowa history, is located on a beautiful 4.5-acre complex just south of Panora's Main Square and two blocks from Lenon Mill Park. Started in 1968, the Historical Village has grown to 10 buildings, including the original Panora Depot, and a Milwaukee Railroad Caboose. [1204:-0.1-.04]-0
		Guy Leabo Museum, Cottage Grove, OR The Guy Leabo Museum traces the history of the Gold Rush Days at Bohemia Mountain from 1864 to present. It is maintained by current members of the Bohemia Mine Owners Association. Many are active Miners. The Museum displays historical and current Photographs, Beautiful murals by Michael Janisch. Antique mining equipment & tools. Historical books, maps & housewares. Gold Ore and a variety of rocks & relics. Stock certificates. a sluice box for panning demo [1415:-0.8-.04]-0
		Hagley Museum, Wilmington, DE Hagley Museum is the original du Pont mills, estate, and gardens. On the location where E.I. du Pont began to manufacture black powder in 1802, the museum features industrial demonstrations, models and dioramas, two historic houses and a school, as well as 235 acres of scenic property along the Brandywine River. [544:-0.0-.00]-0
		Haines Museum, Waukegan, IL The Waukegan Historical Society operates the Haines House Museum and the John L. Raymond Research Library, both located amidst the gentle rolling landscape of Bowen Park in far northeastern Illinois. The Haines Museum is located in an 1843 farmhouse built for Lake County pioneer James Montgomery. Period furnishings, including many pieces from important Waukegan families, have transformed the house back to the high-Victorian opulence of the late 19th c [1643:-0.7-.06]-0
		Hale Farm & Village, Bath, OH Hale Farm & Village is an outdoor, living history museum that depicts life in the early to mid-1800s. Hale Farm & Village features 21 historic buildings to tour and many craft demonstrations. The demonstrations include glassblowing, candle-making, spinning & weaving, and many more. [1205:-0.1-.04]-0
		Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, VA [1206:-0.1-.04]-0
		Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA An original Shaker Comminity with 20 original/restored buildings, a working farm, only Shaker round stone barn, and a hands on Discovery Room, and current restoration of Shaker's 1860 waterpower system. [592:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hanford Mills Museum, East Meredith, NY A 150 year old working mill, powered by waterwheel, saws logs to lumber, grain to feed. 16 buildings include mill, historic house, railroad car, pond & trails. [948:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hanna Basin Museum, Hanna, WY The Museum, which is located in the old Community Hall building, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Originally constructed as a saloon in 1890, the hall has served many purposes in the Union Pacific Coal Company Town. The Museum houses the Carbon archive, resources revealing life and death in the first coal camp (1868-1902) along the original line of the Union Pacific Railroad. [1794:-0.6-.08]-0
		Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, 801 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60607, IL The Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center's mission is to be the nation's foremost center of Hellenic history, culture, and the arts, where the public can explore the legacy of the Greek immigrant experience in America, and examine the influence o please visit website for current listings [1670:-1.2-.06]-0
		Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa, FL Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, The Henry B. Plant Museum interprets the turn-of-the century 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel and the lifestyles of America's Guilded Age. The National Historic Landmark building houses opulent furnishings original to the hotel. [747:-0.0-.00]-0
		Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, ?? Largest US indoor/outdoor museum complex, founded by Henry Ford in 1929, presenting change and innovation in American life. The museum complex is an independent, non-profit, educational institution not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company or the Ford Foundation. [106:-0.0-.00]-0
		Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Rusk, TX Documents the history of Cherokee County, one of the oldest in Texas. Free admission. Open Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5. Largest arrowhead collection on display in East Texas. Military uniforms from WW I & II, Rusk College, East Texas Timber Industry, New Birmingham, Gov. Hogg bedroom set. [1854:-0.6-.09]-0
		Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown, PA New in 2001, an interactive museum that tells the story of immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe to this area around the turn of the century. [1576:-1.0-.05]-0
		Heritage Map Museum, Lititz, ?? 15th to 19th century antique maps. Includes maps for sale. [108:-0.0-.00]-0
		Heritage of San Clemente & Visitor Center, San Clemente, CA Nixon Western White House Exhibit, Surfing Extravaganza Exhibit, Marine/Green Beret Exhibit. [674:-0.0-.00]-0
		Herrett Center for Arts and Science, Twin Falls, ID Anthropological collections emphasizing Native North, Central, and South American cultures. Contemporary art gallery and large, modern planetarium. Extensive stone tools collection. [513:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hershey Museum, Hershey, PA Hershey Museum explores the life of Milton Hershey, the model town, and chocolate empire he created. The Museum also contains Native American and PA German collections Milton Herhsey acquired. [576:-0.0-.00]-0
		HGI Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum, Gordonsville, VA Civil War hospital in Gordonsville Virginia, featuring Civil War reenactments and other Virginia tourist attractions. Civil War cavalry, Civil War crafts, Civil War battlefield medicine, DR. E. A. Craignhill, telegraph machine, Torbert's Raid, Civil War uniforms, Yankee family momentos [1626:-0.5-.06]-0
		Hidden Hills Historical Museums, Chesterfield, MA Tour the Historical Museums of the Hidden Hills of Western Massachusetts and re-live life as it used to be in a simpler time. [1027:-0.0-.00]-0
		High Desert Museum, Bend, OR This is an excellent presentation of NW life and history oriented to the desert area of Centran and Eastern Oregon. [681:-0.0-.00]-0
		High Point Museum, High Point, NC The High Point Museum is the only place to learn, play and explore the real history of High Point and admission is free. Featuring exciting exhibits, hands-on programs and tours, and special members-only events. [1767:-0.3-.08]-0
		Hildene, Manchester, VT Abraham Lincoln's descendants lived until 1975 in this 24-room mansion in Manchester, VT. The interior of the home has been preserved intact with original furnishings and personal family effects. Open for tours daily mid-May through October. [877:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill Air Force Base, UT Depicting the history of Hill AFB, the US Air Force, and flight in Utah. [1209:-0.1-.04]-0
		Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange, GA Historic house & garden attraction designed by Hentz and Reid for textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway. Completed in 1916, the Italian villa complements the splendid formal boxwood gardens planted in the mid-19th century by Sarah Coleman Ferrell. Includes some original furnishings picked out by the architects and Mrs. Ida Cason Callaway as well as pieces collected by Fuller Jr and Alice Callaway during their travels. [1836:-0.2-.09]-0
		Hillwood Museum & Garedens, Washington, DC Former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post with 13 acres of formal gardens. Museum displays extensive collections of Russian Imperial and French Decorative arts. [851:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA Historic Deerfield is a museum of New England history and culture. [1091:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic Hudson Valley, , NY [331:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville, NC Living history cotton plantation, ca. 1800, illustrates the lifestyles of planters, slaves, yeoman farmers, merchants, and artisans living in back country North Carolina. [722:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic Lyme Village, Bellevue, OH A historical village of relocated buildings, housing artifacts from early 1800's to the present. [372:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic New England, Boston, MA Founded in 1910 as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Historic New England owns and operates 36 historic site museums in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. All are historic residences and landscap Historic New England also owns the largest collections of New England decorative and fine arts of any institution, and a library and archive of 1.2 million items. In addition to the house museums, collections are used in traveling exhibitions that tour t [1841:-0.3-.09]-0
		Historic New Orleans Collection, Louisiana, ?? Promoting the study of Louisiana history through the Williams Research Center, museum exhibitions, publications and house museum; located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. [110:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic Northampton, , MA A museum of regional and local history in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. [329:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, MD Outdoor living history and archaeology museum at the site of Maryland's 17th-century capital. Exhibit areas include a working tobacco plantation, a Woodland Indian Hamlet, a squarerigged ship, the Maryland Dove, and ongoing archaeological excavations. [1016:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historical Museum at St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID Established in 1931, the museum is one of the longest, continuously operating museums in the Northwest. It's purpose is to preserve the rich cultural and historical heritage of North Central Idaho as well as the history of the sisters of the Monaster Exhibits on the Nez Perce, the Chinese in Idaho, the settlement of the area, colorful characters in Idaho history. The Rhoades Emmanuel Memorial gallery displays exquisite Asian & European artifacts. [1624:-0.5-.06]-0
		Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Miami, ?? [111:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historical Society of Berks County Pennsylvania, Reading, PA A collection of items illustrating the rich cultural heritage of Berks County Pennsylvania. [632:-0.0-.00]-0
		Historical Speech Collection, , ?? at Webcorp. Includes Richard Nixon audio archive, Joe McCarthy, Chamberlain, Hitler, and the civil rights era. See also [112:-0.0-.00]-0
		History Museum of Santa Cruz County, California, CA [113:-0.0-.00]-0
		History Museums of San Jose, San Jose, CA The San Jose Historical Museum of more than 20 building recreates San Jose CA in 1870 - 1910. An historic site in downtown San Jose features the Peralta Adobe, the last remaining adobe from the 1777 pueblo of San Jose, and the Fallon House (1855), the residence of San Jose's seventh mayor, Thomas Fallon. [823:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, WI A local history museum with a big story to tell, the Hoard Museum is like no other. Here you’ll meet the Sauk warrior Black Hawk and hear the story of the 1832 Black Hawk War. Find out what kind of soldier young Abraham Lincoln was and learn how “Fort A Native American, quilts, Lincoln Era Library/Civil War Collection, mounted birds, tools, dairy artifacts, genealogy. [1586:-1.2-.05]-0
		Home Textile Tool Museum, SR1036 Orwell, PA 1790 to 1840 Textiles, textile tools and related subjects. Located in Orwell, PA, a scenic mountain top village. 1811 Federal home, Threshing Barn, 2 display buildings, & gardens. Open 10-4 Sat. May thru August. Weekday workshops. Handicap Accessible Large collection of Spinning wheels, Weaving Looms, and related equipment. Wood working tools, Blacksmith shop, Gardens of Flax and Natural Dye plants used in our demonstrations. Adult & Children participation encouraged. [1436:-0.1-.05]-0
		Hopper-Goetschius House Museum, Upper Saddle River, NJ The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum is a Dutch colonial home built in 1739. The house and various outbuildings house original contents through the nineteenth century. [1315:-0.1-.04]-0
		Horn Archaeological Museum, Berrien Springs, MI The Museum conserves and exhibits material remains illustrating ancient Biblical cultures. [695:-0.0-.00]-0
		Houdini Museum, Scranton, PA Worlds's only museum entirely devoted to Houdini. Largest collection on public view. Tours, magic shows, virtual and real museum. [735:-0.0-.00]-0
		Hubert H. Humphrey Museum & Learning Center, Waverly, MN Dedicated to Vice President/Senator Humphrey, a native of Waverly, Minn. [666:-0.0-.00]-0
		Idaho Black History Museum, Boise, ID Located in historic St. Paul Baptist Church in Julia Davis Park, the Idaho Black History Museum serves to educated on Blacks in the history of Idaho, the Western US, and the USA through educational displays and cultural awareness events. [1108:-0.0-.00]-0
		Idaho Military History Museum, Boise, ID The Idaho Military History Museum has been established for the purpose of "preservation, display and interpretation of military history and artifacts that have a geographical tie to the history of the people and state of Idaho". [1213:-0.1-.04]-0
		Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, Arcola, IL Many exhibits of artifacts from Illinois Amish portray history, faith, and life style of Old Order Amish. Changing exhibits depict various aspects of Amish and Mennonite history, art, and culture. [376:-0.0-.00]-0
		Indian Temple Mound Museum, Fort Walton Beach, ?? Located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach, The Indian Temple Mound Museum has a collection of artifacts from the local area. Covers prehistoric, contact, Civil War and settler time periods. [1130:-0.0-.00]-0
		Indiana Medical History Museum, Indianapolis, AL IMHM is located in the Old Pathology Building on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital on the westside of Indy. The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine. The museum maintains a collection of scientific artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries in the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation. [1730:-0.9-.07]-0
		International Museum of Muslim Cultures, Jackson, MS Located in the downtown arts and theater district of Jackson, MS, the IMMC is the first and only museum of Islamic history and culture in the United States. The museum space houses an exhibit about Islamic Moorish Spain, a gift shop, and a bookstore. The current exhibit deals with the African and Arab Muslim civilization in Spain that kept knowledge alive during the Dark Ages and later contributed to the European Renaissance. Stay tuned for updates on the Legacy of Timbuktu exhibit, coming in 2006! [1583:-1.2-.05]-0
		International Museum of the Horse, Lexington, KY History, special exhibitions, etc. Over 300 on-line pages. [487:-0.0-.00]-0
		International Spy Museum, Washington, DC The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the world to explore the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. In collection of spy-related artifacts, the largest international collection on public display, brings to life the stories of the men and women who used these objects and provides a global perspective on this profession. [1575:-1.0-.05]-0
		Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, Arnolds Park, IA Dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of the nautical history of Lake Okoboji, the Iowa Great Lakes and midwestern lakes in general. [562:-0.0-.00]-0
		Irish American Heritage Museum, Albany, NY The only chartered museum of its kind collecting and exhibiting the story of Irish heritage in America. [896:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ironwood Area Historical Society, Ironwood, MI Located in the historic train depot, built in 1893. History from the beginning of the town, including mining, logging and trains. [733:-0.0-.00]-0
		J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, Claremore, OK World's Largest privately owned firearm collection with over 20,000 unique items to see. Open 7 days a week, plenty of parking space and admission is by donation. Tours given to groups upon request. [1221:-0.1-.04]-0
		Jabez Smith House Museum, Groton, CT The one and one-half story, gable-roof structure with central brick chimney has remained virtually unchanged since c. 1783, when it was built by Jabez Smith. Authentic 18th and 19th-century antiques are on display. [1878:-0.8-.09]-0
		Jack Allen Early Country Living Museum, Vincentown, NJ The mission of the Jack Allen Early Country Living Museum is to preserve and exhibit farm and early country living artifacts from the 1700s up through the early 1900s farm and country artifacts, antique tractors and farm equipment, antique home items [1676:-0.1-.07]-0
		James Dean Memorial Gallery, Fairmount, IN Includes is a virtual tour of the seven room exhibit along with other pertinant information. [588:-1.2-.05]-0
		James Madison Museum, Orange, VA [316:-0.0-.00]-0
		James Madison Museum, Orange, VA Museum dedicated to James Madison, 4th President of the United States and Father of the Consitution. [1043:-0.0-.00]-0
		Japanese American Museum of San Jose, San Jose, CA This museum shows the history of Japanese Americans in the Santa Clara Valley, from pioneers in the early 1900's through the WWII internment experience and beyond. [1222:-0.1-.04]-0
		Jewish Historical Society of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Includes the Lloyd Street Synagogue (1845) and the B'nai Israel Syngagogue (1876). The research library and museum collections are devoted to the history of Maryland's Jewish community. Geneological research is available by mail. [396:-0.0-.00]-0
		Jim Gatchell Museum, Buffalo, WY The Jim Gatchell Museum is a local history museum focusing on the pioneer era of Johnson County. [1223:-0.1-.04]-0
		Jimmy Stewart Museum, Indiana, PA Based at the actor's birthplace. See virtual tour. [127:-0.0-.00]-0
		John A. Noble Collection, Staten Island, NY Maritime museum and study center. Contains the artwork, writing, and photographs of John A. Noble (1913-1983) as well as a maritime library and archives. Also a resource for history on Sailors' Snug Harbor. [383:-0.0-.00]-0
		John Alden House Historic Site, Duxbury, MA Open Mid May-Mid October Monday-Saturday Noon-4:00pm Last Guided Tour- 3:30pm Tours are aprox. 30 min. Our gift shop has a great selection of fine goods for the whole family! Admission: Adults $5.00 Children $3.00 AAA Discount $1.00 John and Priscilla Alden's [who came over on the Mayflower] present house, which tradition says was built in 1653, is the only standing structure in which original Pilgrims are known to have lived. Open to the public since 1955. [1805:-0.6-.08]-0
		Johnny Appleseed Museum, Urbana, OH Contains a large collecton of memorabilia on the early Ohio pioneer.It contains the famous " Murdock Collection" and the definitive biography Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price. [1224:-0.1-.04]-0
		Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum, Arcola, IL To commermorate the life and times of the creator of RaggedyAnn and Andy. [1002:-0.0-.00]-0
		Johnson County Museum of History, Shawnee, KS Nationally recognized exhibit," Seeking the Good Life," looks at the growth of suburban communities, using Johnson County, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri as case studies. [936:-0.0-.00]-0
		Johnstown Flood Museum, Johnstown, PA This museum tells the shocking story of the 1889 Johnstown flood, the worst man-made disaster in U.S. history. [1097:-0.0-.00]-0
		Jonathan Trumbull Jr House Museum, Lebanon, CT 18th c home of Jonathan Trumbull Jr. the patriot Intact Distinctive Federal architectural details of Fitch. Weekend tours mid-May - mid-Oct. Tours of the house include historical information cancerning the family and it's life. Special programs through out season and for Annual Tree Lighting 1st [1581:-1.1-.05]-0
		Joseph Moore Museum, Richmond, IN Located on the Earlham College campus, the Joseph Moore Museum originated as a teaching museum. It has an excellent collection of pre-historic mammal fossils, including a giant sloth, a dire wolf, a giant beaver, and a mastodon. In addition, an allosaurus skeleton and an Egyptian mummy are located there. [542:-0.0-.00]-0
		Journey Museum, Rapid City, SD Experience the story of the West at this state-of-the-art museum of discovery. From fossil beds to buffalo hides, and from life-sized teepees to a homesteader's cabin, The Journey makes history come alive. [507:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kaiser Bills Old Car Museum, 18530 W Yellowstone Rd., Altonah, UT "Kaiser Bill's" old car museum is a free classic car museum dedicated to the history, legacy and preservation of older American-built automobiles, especially those cars built by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation and Willys Motors during the yea Featured cars include Kaiser, Frazer, Henry-J, Darrin Sport Cars, Oldsmobile, Mustang, Firebird and others. Collections also on display include automotive memorabilia, model cars, old car ads, old car magazines and photos. A large screen presentation is g [1683:-0.2-.07]-0
		Kansas History Center and Kansas Museum of History, , KS Also see their Native American Heritage Museum State Historic Site.. [374:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, KS Extensive site offering exhibits and collections tracing Kansas history from prehistoric times to the present day. An Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad locomotive highlights the Main Gallery of the Kansas Museum of History. Built in 1984, the museum holds more than 22,000 square feet of exhibits about Kansas's colorful past. You'll see a full-sized Cheyenne tipi, covered wagon, log house, and a 1911 airplane manufactured and flown in the state. The Special Exhibits Gallery feature... [409:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kansas Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson, KS The simple elegance of a descent into a subterranean world of mystery is a powerful lure for potential visitors. Built above one of the world's largest deposits of rock salt, the Kansas Underground Salt Museum brings visitors 650 feet underground to Visitors delight in the exhibits, programs, and activities that take place 650 feet underground. The salt story serves as the gateway for exploring topics such as geology, history, the mining industry, science, and film preservation. [1726:-0.8-.07]-0
		Kaw Mission State Historical Site, Council Grove, KS One of many state historical museums in the state of Kansas. [323:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kell House Museum, Wichita Falls, TX 1909 National register home that belonged to one of the founding fathers of Wichita Falls, TX. [963:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kelso House Museum, Brimfield, OH The Brimfield Memorial House Association is the historical society of Brimfield, Ohio. The BMHA is located in the Kelso House Museum in Brimfield. Historical artifacts concerning Brimfield and parts of Northeast Ohio dating back to the early nineteenth century. [1710:-0.6-.07]-0
		Kendall Whaling Museum, Sharon, MA International collection covers more than ten centuries of art. Twelve of the world's most beautiful maritime galleries house a fine collection of nautical art, history, and ethnology celebrating the age-old human fascination with whales. [292:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kennesaw Civil War Museum, Kennesaw, GA Or read the story of the Great Locomotive Chase . [250:-0.0-.00]-0
		Kentucky Library and Museum, Bowling Green, KY The Kentucky Building, which houses the Kentucky Library and Museum offers exhibits that focus on the history and culture of Kentucky, along with other themes. Current exhibits include the Civil War, "A Star in Each Flag," and Duncan Hines.The collection includes diaries, quilts, music, clothing, maps, letters, oral histories, furniture, toys, political memorabilia, scrapbooks, decorative and fine arts [1896:-0.9-.09]-0
		Kern County Museum, Bakersfield, CA Located amid a canopy of trees on 16-acres in California's Central Valley are over 50 historic structures representing Kern County's importance in shaping California and the West. The Kern County Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the collection including vehicles, photographs and remnants of Kern County's prehistoric inhabitants. [1227:-0.1-.04]-0
		Kern Valley Museum, 49 Big Blue Road in Kernville, CA Surrounded by the beautiful Southern Sierra Mountains near the Kern River and Lake Isabella our Museum is admission free and open 10-4 Thursday thru Sunday all year. The Museum houses artifacts from prehistory to the present on topics from art to zoology. Exhibits of prehistoric fossils, early settlers, mining, ranching, and movie making in this lovely river valley are displayed. Docent led tours are always available. [1763:-0.3-.08]-0
		Kewaunee County Historical Museum, Kewaunee, WI Kewaunee County Museum and Old Jail, located in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. It is open 7 days a week from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Admission fee charged. It is the last jail of its kind, dungeon style still in existence in the United States. [628:-0.0-.00]-0
		Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum, Ulster Park, NY The official local history and genealogy repository for the Township of Esopus, Ulster County, NY. 1608 - WWII. [398:-0.0-.00]-0
		Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library, Tuscola, ?? Web site for proposed for a national Korean War museum which plans to open its doors to the general public on June 25, 2000, the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. [598:-0.0-.00]-0
		Labor & Industry Museum, Belleville, IL Labor and Industry Museum Site. Museum in Belleville, IL, that preserves history of industrial movement in post-Civil War to Great Depression Era (1865-1929). [1230:-0.1-.04]-0
		Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, Lake Hopatcong, NJ An entertaining and enlightening look at the history of New Jersey's largest lake. [469:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, Madisonville, LA The mission of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin maritime Museum has evolved and grown over its 15-year history, but stated in its simplest form today, it is to bring Louisiana’s unique maritime history to life. Louisiana, and particularly the bayous, stream, Currently, the Museum has about 8000 square feet of exhibit space available and hopes to have this filled with exhibits telling the comprehensive history story cited above in a little over a year, pending the availability of funds. Treasures of the Tchefu [1380:-0.3-.04]-0
		Lanai Culture & Heritage Center, Lanai City, HI The Lanai Culture & Heritage Center seeks to inspire people to be informed, thoughtful and active stewards of their heritage by preserving, interpreting and celebrating Lanais Hawaiian heritage, and its ranching and plantation era histories. Hawaiian artifacts, historic photos and documents, and plantation family memorabilia. [1742:-1.1-.07]-0
		Lanesfield School Historic Site, Edgerton, KS 1869 limestone school listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fun learning experience for children. Visitors Center and Museum Store. [935:-0.0-.00]-0
		Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Las Vegas, NV The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to educating the children and families of the community in the natural sciences- both past and present. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and the pres Children of all ages are struck with a sense of awe as they approach the 35-foot long Tyrannosaurus rex that lowers its head and roars at them! A Triceratops, ankylosaur and a ferocious raptor give a further glimpse into the past. Also represented is th [1862:-0.6-.09]-0
		Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX Formerly the Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery. Largest Latin American Art Collection in the USA. James & Mari Michener Collection of Twentieth Century American Art. 13,000 works and a premium Prints & Drawings Collection.The Westerrn American Art collection of C.R. Smith. [815:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lawrence E. Will Museum, Belle Glade, FL The Museum’s mission is to collect, conserve, display, and organize - for educational and research goals - the artifacts, memorabilia, photographic, and written records pertinent to this unique organic-soil, sub-tropical region adjacent to Lake Okeechobee and the upper Everglades. [1231:-0.1-.04]-0
		Lawson's Emu-Z-Um, Grand View, ID Lawson's Emu-Z-Um is a rural museum of historical Idaho. It has a wide collection of artifacts of the late 1800's and early 20th century from Idaho's early settlement. This includes a significant collection from the mining town of Silver The museum has a replica of an 1860s town, complete with the contents of the Silver City Schoolhouse Museum. Displays include period clothing, antique farm implements, a hand-built automobile and a train station with model trains on display. [1751:-0.1-.08]-0
		Le Sueur County Historical Society Museum, Elysian, MN Top rated Minnesota museum with large art, religious, and Native American collections. [453:-0.0-.00]-0
		Leather Archives & Museum, Chicago, IL The compilation, preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes. [1649:-0.7-.06]-0
		Liberace Museum, Las Vegas, NV [524:-0.0-.00]-0
		Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, Melbourne, FL Centerpiece of the museum is a full-sized replica of the Liberty Bell. Also contains many copies of historical documents, military uniforms and war memorabilia. Building is a coverted water tank from the 1920s. There are also collections of model war planes, war ships, and of course American flags of every era of American history. Paintings and photos of presidents and historic events and sites line the walls. [546:-0.0-.00]-0
		Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ National historic site, home of New Jersey's first governor, William Livingston and continuous family home 1772-1995. 23-acres of grounds and large Italiante mansion, completely furnished. Special programs, afternoon teas. [1232:-0.1-.04]-0
		Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union 07083, NJ Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University chronicles more than 200 years of American history. Built in 1772 by New Jersey’s first elected governor and signer of the Constitution, William Livingston, the Victorian-style mansion houses extensive collections o [1769:-0.3-.08]-0
		Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA The Library of Virginia has served the archives and research needs of Virginians since 1823. The Library hosts special exhibits and displays of historic documents and artifacts. The Digital Library Project currently provides access to more than 2 million digital images of historic materials. [476:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lightner Museum, St. Augustine, FL Splendors from the Gilded Age cut glass, Victorian art glass, furnishings, costumes, mechanical musical instruments. [1109:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, IN [773:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lincoln Museum, Fort Wayne, IN [776:-0.0-.00]-0
		Litchfield History Museum, Litchfield, CT The Litchfield Historical Society, founded in 1856, is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Litchfield County, Connecticut through its museum, research library and historic house. [1234:-0.1-.04]-0
		Living Word National Bible Museum, Branson, MO A non-profit, tax exempt, educational museum, which preserves and celebrates the story of how we got our Bible; featuring 75 ancient Bibles, 7 multimedia presentations, and on-site tour guides. [629:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield & Museum, Lone Jack, MO The Lone Jack Battlefield is the only Civil War museum in Jackson County, Missouri. The 3 acre park preserves a portion of the core battlefield and is one of the few battlefields in the country where the soldiers are still buried on the battlefield. The Lone Jack Battlefield Museum is the only Civil War Museum in Jackson County, Missouri. The Museum houses artifacts from the Border War era and from the battle, as well as dioramas depicting the Battles of Lone Jack & Westport, General Order #11. [1665:-1.1-.06]-0
		Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont, CO The Longmont Museum contains exhibits on the history of Longmont, Colorado, as well as changing exhibits of art, craft, and history, and an interactive gallery with wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains. [1235:-0.1-.04]-0
		Longyear Museum, Brookline, MA Collection on Mary Baker Eddy's life and achievements, founder of Christian Science. Museum and six historic sites. [574:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lost World Museum, Phoenix, NY The Mission of The Lost World Museum is to bring together the largest variety of modern taxidermy specimens of the animal kingdom while comparing many to their giant prehistoric equivalent. To house a collection of specific objects, artifacts and fossils Anomalous Fossils, Giant Humans and prehistoric mammals, Ooparts, Taxidermy animals, Artifacts, Noah's ark. [1597:-1.1-.09]-0
		Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, VA Loudoun Museum chronicles the growth of this history rich county from its Native American inhabitants to the present. Included is a series of letters written in the 1830's between freed slaves who emmigrated to Liberia and their former masters in Virginia, the full text available on-line. [1019:-0.0-.00]-0
		Louis Armstrong House and Archives, New York City, NY The Louis Armstrong Archives contains Louis's vast personal collection of home recorded tapes, manuscripts, scrapbooks, photos, etc. The Louis Armstrong House is a national historic landmark. [677:-0.0-.00]-0
		Louisiana Museum of Military History, Lafayette, LA The Louisiana Museum of Military History is a hands on museum of Military equipment. It has 25,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits. Including Tanks Jeeps Helicopters weapons and article of clothing from WWI, WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm!. [407:-0.0-.00]-0
		Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans, LA The museum contains over 75,000 artifacts related to the history and culture of the State of Louisiana. It maintains ten properties around the State. [1066:-1.2-.05]-0
		Lower East Side Tenement Museum, New York, NY [982:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum, Alexandria, VA The Lyceum, with its Greek Revival architecture, was the City of Alexandria, Virginia's first intellectual and cultural center. Today it serves as the comprehensive history museum for the City. [658:-0.0-.00]-0
		Lyman Museum, Hilo, AL The Lyman Museum houses two major exhibit galleries (Earth Heritage for natural history and Island Heritage for cultural history), the Shipman Gallery of Chinese Art, a Special Exhibits Gallery, a gift shop and over 26,000 volumes. The Earth Heritage Gallery is the best little introduction anywhere to Hawai`i before humans, its volcanic origins and unique ecosystems. [1538:-0.8-.05]-0
		Lynn Museum & Historical Society, 590 Washington St.., Lynn, AL This museum features a comprehensive picture of life in a northern New England city with a diverse and lively history and culture from its beginnings as a British Colony in 1629 to the present. The Museum has permanent and temporary displays of its collection; please see our website for current information on exhibits. [1740:-1.1-.07]-0
		Lyon County Historical Society & Museum, Emoria, KS Museum is now housed in the lovely old Carnegie Library built in 1904. Small display area of 7 rooms or spaces, 4 'permanent' exhibits/3 rotating. Home of founder of Veterans' Day, Wm. A. White, & Nat'l Teachers' Hall of Fame. Native American: pottery, beadwork, tools; Veterans: Civil War thru current-Emporia is founding home of Vet.Day; Brinkman Room: model railroad diorama, wonderfully detailed, Santa Fe & Harvey House; Victoriana: a ladies' parlor - settee, tea tabl [1620:-0.5-.06]-0
		Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island, MI Colonial Michilimackinac (National Landmark) 1715, Fort Mackinac (National Landmark) 1780, Historic Mill Creek (Michigan State Register Site) 1790, and Mackinac Island State Park, located at the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan, the juncture of Lakes Michigan and Huron. [541:-0.0-.00]-0
		Madison County Historical Society, Oneida, NY The Madison County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, promote, and exhibit the history of Madison County and its fifteen towns and one city through the development of programs that enhance the county’s heritage for the people of Madison [1660:-1.0-.06]-0
		Magic Lantern Castle Museum, San Antonio, TX Museum and library dedicated solely to the history of the magic lantern . [463:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mai Wah Society Museum, Butte, MT Exhibits at the Mai Wah, located in historic buildings in what is left from one of the frontier West's largest Chinatowns, preserve and interpret the important role played by Asian immigrants in the settlement of Butte, Montana and the Rocky Mountain West. [442:-0.0-.00]-0
		Maine Memory Network, Portland, ME Maine's statewide online museum, archive, and educational resource. [1239:-0.1-.04]-0
		Malbone Estate, Newport, RI Malbone, one of Newport's oldest estatesThe Malbone Trust the Owner of the Malbone Estate, a National Historic Landmark Gothic-style Castle is the oldest privately owned estate in Newport, situated on 17 acres. [1240:-0.1-.04]-0
		Malcolm Blue Farm, Aberdeen, NC Museum exhibits are Pioneer Women, Early Scottish Settlers, Tar, Pitch And Turpentine, Agriculture, Old Tools, Railroading, Pine Needle Craft, Pottery, The Country Store, Endangered Farm Animals, And Kudzu. [1241:-0.1-.04]-0
		Marais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site, Pleasanton, KS Signage marks the location where in a shallow ravine eleven men were gunned down by border ruffians in 1858. Five died. This was one in a long line of bloody incidents that occurred along the border between Kansas and Missouri until well after the Civil War. The site also includes a museum store. [415:-0.0-.00]-0
		March Field Air Museum, Riverside, CA A museum to commemorate the history of March Field later March AFB, Included are various aircraft that exemplify the history of the Army Air Corps and the Air Force. Almost every aircraft flown by the Air Force are on display, including a U-2, B-29, B-17, B-52, various cargo aircraft, and fighter aircraft inlclud. P-39, P-51, etc. [1748:-1.2-.07]-0
		Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River, MA Contains models and exhibits pertaining to some of the earlies"floating palaces", and the world's largest R.M.S. Titanic exhibit. [696:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mariposa Museum and History Center, Mariposa, CA We are located just off of the all weather highway, U.S.140, about 20 miles from the gates of Yosemite National Park. Our facility presents an authentic picture of people and life in Mariposa County from the migration of its first inhabitants, through the Indian and Spanish periods, to the famed California Gold Rush and recent past. [1610:-0.4-.06]-0
		Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Hannibal, MO The Museum consists of 8 buildings, most notably the boyhood home of Samuel Clemmens, known around the world by his pen name Mark Twain. The museum properties also include several historic buildings and 2 interactive museums. Houses an extensive collection of 1st edition Mark Twain books, as well as other Twain artifacts. Also houses 15 original Norman Rockwell paintings that were used as illustrations in special editions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huck [1671:-0.1-.07]-0
		Martha Berry Museum, Rome, GA focusing on the life and accomplishments of Martha Berry, the founder of Berry College (the largest campus in the world, ecompassing more than 28,000 acres. [281:-0.0-.00]-0
		Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum, Chanute, KS Martin and Osa Johnson were early 20th century explorers, film makers, naturalists, and authors. This museum, located in Osa's hometown, showcases the Johnson's remarkable achievements through their films, photographs, books, and an unmatched collection of ethnographic art and artifacts. [993:-0.0-.00]-0
		Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD Founded in 1844, the Maryland Historical Society is a museum and library of cultural history that preserves, interprets and collects objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage. [609:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Mashantucket, CT [580:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Mashantucket, CT Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center serves as a major resource for scholars and the general public on Native American histories and cultures, and is one of the most innovative and comprehensive centers of its kind in the United States. This Museum is dedicated to the History and Cultures of the Native North American opened in August of 1998. [808:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT The Mattatuck Museum presents the work of major artists who have been active in CT over the last 200 years. In addition, the museum exhibits the social history of the Naugatuck Valley, with special emphasis on the brass industry and labor and ethnic history. [855:-0.0-.00]-0
		McCabe Powers Historical Museum, St. Louis, MO A historical look at the McCabe Powers Body Company. It started out in 1869 building wagons and ended in 1982, building utility trucks. [907:-0.0-.00]-0
		McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont, TX Beaux-Arts Colonial style home circa 1906. Home of first oil family of Texas. Continuously occupied by the family for 75 years. Houses an intact collection. [603:-0.0-.00]-0
		McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington, IL Located in the magnificent Old McLean County Courthouse on North Main Street in the heart of the downtown Bloomington Historic District, the building itself is a sight to behold. [1778:-0.4-.08]-0
		McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athen, TN Host to quilt guild with shows thru out the year including a Japanese quilt show and tea demostration. [1244:-0.1-.04]-0
		MCRD Command Museum, San Diego, CA Open Mon-Sat, 8AM - 4PM. Closed Sundays, Federal Holidays & some days surrounding Federal Holidays. Library & archives available for research. Education program has tours & classes for groups by appointment. Exhibits feature the history of the Marine Corps in the 20th and 21st centuries, and the history of the Marines' presence in the Southern California region. [1867:-1.0-.09]-0
		Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, MI Tudor Revival Mansion that is the 4th largest home in the USA. [1245:-0.1-.04]-0
		Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life, Pennsylvania, PA [473:-0.0-.00]-0
		Medicine Bow Museum, Medicine Bow, WY The Medicine Bow Museum is located in the old railroad depot, across the highway from the Virginian Hotel. The depot was built in November 1913, after a fire destroyed the original depot earlier that same year. The Owen Wister Cabin and Monument are located next to the museum. The cabin was used as Wister's summer home and winter hunting lodge. [1796:-0.6-.08]-0
		Medina Railroad Museum, Medina, NY Railroad artifacts, memorabilia and scale models depict history of railroading. Housed in largest wood frame freight depot built by NYC&HRR in 1905. Has excursion train rides. [944:-0.0-.00]-0
		Medina Railroad Museum, Medina, NY Railroad artifacts and memorabilia housed in the largest single story wood frame freight depot built by NYC&HRR in 1905. Running excursion trains. [955:-0.0-.00]-0
		Meeteetse Musuem, Meeteetse, WY A regional historic museum encompassing the Charles Belden Photographic display and artifacts from the Pitchfork ranch. Wildlife displays including the largest grizzly bear taken in the lower 48 states, hundreds of photos taken by cowboy photographer Charles Belden, and Olive Fell collection. [1440:-0.1-.05]-0
		Meigs County Historical Society Museum, Pomeroy, ?? The museum presents Meigs County history through exhibits and displays and houses a comprehensive research libary for county history and genealogy. [1124:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mentor Fire Museum, Mentor, OH Displays and equipment detailing the history of not only the Mentor Fire Department but the fire service as a whole. Mentors fire history going back to when the department was all volunteer right up to the present mostly career department is detailed. Several pieces of fire apparatus are on display to show how equipment has changed through the years. Pieces from Mentor Village, Township and Headlands Fire Departments are included. [1373:-0.2-.04]-0
		Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky, OH Located in historic building downtown, exhibits change periodically (usually showing a certain theme), operating carousel in center of building. Put a smile on your face; enjoy art, history, and entertainment in one location!. [996:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mesa Historical Museum, Mesa, AZ The Mesa Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Mesa, Arizona. "Searching For Mesa: Finding Ourselves in Our History" is a permanent exhibition centered on telling a broad history of Mesa, Arizona, through more than 200 historic photographs and artifacts. Other exhibitions include "Thanks for Tuning [1821:-1.1-.08]-0
		Miami County Museum, Peru, IN Museum in three story historic downtown dry goods store. Two floors of exhibits. Handicap accessible. Museum contains history on Cole Porter, Local History, Wabash Erie Canal, Circus, Railroads, Pioneer history, Miami Indians. Large user-friendly archival collection with family genealogy section. [1674:-0.1-.07]-0
		Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti, MI The museum focuses on the evolution of the Fire Fighting service in America. In 1999 we opened the museum and then added a 10,000 sq ft addition in 2003. Visitors can tour our historic 3-story brick Romanesque Revival fire station with hose tower, built There are bells, nets, wood water mains, badges and helmets. The automotive exhibit features, Ford, American-Lafrance, Seagrave and more. Other exhibits include films of fire fighters on duty, the sleeping quarters and brass pole demonstrating a second [1732:-0.9-.07]-0
		Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing, MI Includes information on a number of Michigan Historical Center satellite sites. [142:-0.0-.00]-0
		Milam County, Texas War Memorial, Cameron, TX Moument erected to honor the men from Milam County, Texas who have died in the four wars (World War I, World War II, Korean War & Vietnam War). [543:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, MN An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as "Mill City. Built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark, the Washburn A Mill, Mill City Museum will provide a multi-sensory, interactive journey. The story of flour milling - and its impact on Minneapolis, the nation and the world - comes to life in this o [1568:-0.9-.05]-0
		Milton House Museum Historic Site, Milton, WI The oldest poured"grout"(concrete) building in the U.S., an 1844 Stagecoach Inn and a stop on the Underground Railroad. [284:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site, Pleasanton, KS historic walking trail with signage guides visitors through the site of Mine Creek Battlefield. During the Civil War a large body of Union calvalry swept down on the rear of Confederate General Sterling Price's supply train that was returning south after a long raid through Missouri and Kansas. In a short battle that was part of a day-long skirmish, the Confederate troops were thrown into disarray and a portion of the train was destroyed. A visitor's center will be opened in 1998 providi... [416:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mineral County Museum, Hawthorne, NV The Mineral County Museum features displays covering local history from fossils to 1930's clothing and Cars. With lots of great things from in between. [954:-0.0-.00]-0
		Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN The Minnesota History Center Museum features a wide variety of the Minnesota Historical Society's collections, including a 24-ton boxcar, voyageur canoe, Tiffany glass and Will Steger's Antarctica expedition equipment. Headquarters of the Society, the History Center also houses a research center, museum stores and a cafe. [488:-0.0-.00]-0
		Minnesota State University EMuseum, Mankato, MN The EMuseum is an integrated, educational resource whose displays are primarily focussed in cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology and history. [136:-0.0-.00]-0
		Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village, Polson, MT Miracle of America Museum, Polson, MT, is"The Smithsonian of the West." It's western Montana's largest museum with over 100,000 items, "From the walking plow to walking on the Moon.". [496:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Capistrano, CA [856:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mojave River Valley Museum, Barstow, CA Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the scientific, historical and cultural heritage of the Mojave River Valley, from the arrival of Father Garces in 1776 on through pathfinders, pioneers, and miners up to present space exploration. Actual artifacts from the famous Calico Early Man site are on display. Other displays include 19th century miming, gemstones & minerals, railroads, automotive, local History including the first radio station on the high desert and the famed headl... [441:-0.0-.00]-0
		Molly Brown House Museum, Denver, CO A a Victorian house, once the residence of Molly Brown, a survivor of the Titanic accident. [1090:-0.0-.00]-0
		Monroe County Historical Museum, Monroe, MI Contains the world's largest collection of General George A. Custer artifacts. [931:-0.0-.00]-0
		Montana Historical Society, Helena, MT Please see the MHS website for all the information concerning this museum. It is the State of Montana official "Montana's Museum" and contains some wonderful collections of three-dimensional artifacts, art, photographs, and a research library. [1248:-0.1-.04]-0
		Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, VA Monticello is the mountaintop house and plantation home of Thomas Jefferson. Designed by Jefferson, the home and gardens reflect the multi-faceted genius of our third president. A guided or self-paced tour of Mulberry Row, the main plantation"street," teaches much about slavery and African- American life at Monticello. [600:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mormon Handcart Historic Site, Visitors Center & Museum, Carbon County, WY During their trek from Iowa City, Iowa to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1856, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Martin and Willie Handcart Companies suffered one of the greatest tragedies of early pioneer travelers to the West. Overnight group tours can be scheduled and handcarts are available for treks to the cove. There is no admission charge and the public are welcome. [1797:-0.6-.08]-0
		Motts Military Museum, Groveport, OH This museum preserves, promotes, and educates the public on America's military past. From the Revolution to Desert Storm the museum houses over 10,000 artifacts relating to the military history of the United States. [805:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore, MD Mount Clare, the 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll, Barrister, interprets 18th century plantation life with an outstanding collection of Carroll family furniture and decorative arts. Collections include 18th and 19th century English and American furniture, porcelain, silver, textiles, and original portraits by C.W. Peale, John Hesselius, and Robert Feke. [1654:-0.9-.06]-0
		Mount Vernon, Virginia, VA The home of the first US President, George Washington. [146:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mt. Healthy Historical Museum, Mt. Healthy/Cincinnati area, ?? Museum has artifacts and papers on history of Mt. Pleasant, later Mt. Healthy area. Artifacts include household, children's and workmen's items. (Long statements may be mercilessly edited). [1129:-0.0-.00]-0
		Mueller-Schmidt House Museum (1881), Dodge City, KS Cattlemans limestone mansion, built in 1881. Only two families have lived in the house, given to Ford County in 1965. All original furniture, possessions of two Dodge City pioneer families. QT virtual panorama tour. [1250:-1.1-.07]-0
		Musee Conti Wax Museum, New Orleans, LA [421:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum at Central School, Kalispell, MT Operated by the Northwest Montana Historical Society, the Museum at Central School is housed in an elegantly restored four-story stone school building built in 1894. Tours, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, & meeting rooms for rent. Exhibts include Northwest Native American Culture; Montana Pioneer Frank Bird Linderman; Nothwest Montana Timber Industry; U.S. forest Service; Early Kalispell; and the turn-of-the-century community of Demersville. [1539:-0.9-.05]-0
		Museum of Chinese in the Americas, New York, NY The Museum of Chinese in the Americas is dedicated to documenting and intrpreting the history and culture of Chinese Americans. The Museum was founded in 1980 as the New York Chinatown History Project, it received it's museum status in 1992, when it changed it's name to the Musuem of Chinese in the Americas. [875:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of disABILITY HISTORY, Buffalo, NY Dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of artifacts pertaining the history of people with disabilities, the museum offers educational exhibits and activities that expand community awareness. [970:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison, NJ The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is a place to share in the history of the trades and crafts practiced in New Jersey. The museum explores the lives of ordinary people - the farmer, the artisan, the craftsman, the homemaker - people who worked day i The METC collection consists primarily of hand tools and the products that were produced by them. [1618:-0.4-.06]-0
		Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick, MD Conveniently located at the “Crossroads of American History,”tours, special exhibitions and a rich collection of decorative and fine arts tell the story of Frederick County, Maryland, from the Native Americans, through the Civil War, to the present day. The Society’s exquisite collection of tall case clocks is a “must see” during your visit. [1888:-0.8-.09]-0
		Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York, NY Through historical artifacts, photographs, short films and personal testimony, the Museum is dedicated to teaching all people of all ages and backgrounds about Jewish life and culture in the 20th century. [1077:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of Mobile, Mobile, AL Explore more than 300 years of Mobile history and material culture in the museum's new location, an 1857 National Landmark building, the Southern Market/Old City Hall. Visit the new permanent exhibit profiling the life and times of a great Gulf Coast city, the "hands-on" Discovery Room, the Special Collections exhibits, including antique silver, weapons, and more. [1259:-0.1-.04]-0
		Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ Established in 1928 to interpret and conserve the natural and human heritage of northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau. [1079:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of Northwest Colorado, Craig, CO he Museum of Northwest Colorado began as the Moffat County Museum in 1964. Until 1990, it was housed in the Moffat County Courthouse. In 1991 it opened at its new location at 590 Yampa Avenue in the former Colorado State Armory. [1557:-0.9-.05]-0
		Museum of Our National Heritage, Lexington, MA Our exhibitions tell thrilling stories of patriotism, adventure, invention, community and dissent-all aspects of how we as a people have worked, and played, struggled and achieved. And because our exhibitions change regularly, you always experience someth [1777:-0.4-.08]-0
		Museum of Political Life, University of Hartford, CT University of Hartford, Connecticut. Political memorabilia. [162:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of the Apopkans, 122 East 5th Street, Apopka, FL The mission of the Museum of the Apopkans is to collect, interpret and present the history and culture of North West Orange County, Florida to all the people of the Apopka area and to other visitors attracted to the city. The Museum has exhibits with Native American artifacts, including a Seminole canoe; we have displays of tools and artifacts from our early settlers, as well as an extensive collection of photographs and documents from the area. [1681:-0.2-.07]-0
		Museum of the City of New York, , NY History of New York City. [167:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of the City of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA History of Early San Francisco, Gold Rush, and the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. [455:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of the Fur Trade, Chadron, NE Dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of the North American fur trade. Intimately concerned with the commerce of the American fur trade and the daily lives of traders, trappers, and native people. [860:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of the Red River, Idabel, OK Archaeological artifacts of the the Caddo and Choctaw, Precolumbian objects from Middle and South America, modern and contemporary native arts and crafts from throughout the Americas, and a cast skeleton of the dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, discov Caddo and Choctaw, Precolumbian objects from Middle and South America, modern and contemporary native arts and crafts from throughout the Americas, and a cast skeleton of the dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, discovered nearby in McCurtain County. [1809:-0.8-.08]-0
		Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Danville, AL The Museum preserves and interprets the history of the entire valley through exhibits, tours, archival collections and programs. [1715:-0.6-.07]-0
		Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, CA Racism and prejudice in America, and the history of the Holocaust. (Information also in German and Japanese.). [169:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum of Westward Expansion-Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO The Westward Expansion Museum is located at the base of the Fabulous Gateway Arch and features Lewis and Clark among other historical information and artifacts. [1053:-0.0-.00]-0
		Museum Of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st. St., Wichita, KS The Museum Of World Treasures is a wonderful trip through time spanning the Prestoric to Present Day and offers several floors of breathtaking and educational insights into history. Extensive collection of rare treasures from the ancient world including priceless art objects, ancient gold coins, marble statues and weapons. Also, An entire floor of militaria with extensive exhibits ranging from the Civil War to Viet Nam. [1413:-0.8-.04]-0
		Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT [170:-0.7-.04]-0
		Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL The past comes to life at Naper Settlement, a 19th century village on 13 acres with more than 30 historic structures. Naper Settlement is the only outdoor museum in Illinois accredited by the American Association of Museums. Permanent exhibit, “Brushstrokes of the Past…Naperville’s Story,” chronicles Naperville’s growth from a frontier outpost to a bustling community and is based on 42 paintings by artist Lester Schrader. The Heritage Gallery features changing exhibits. [1589:-1.2-.05]-0
		Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry, CT The Hale family's farm, built in 1776, offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the Revolutionary War era. Nathan's fowling gun and bible are among remaining family artifacts. [1882:-0.8-.09]-0
		Nathan Hale Schoolhouse Museum, East Haddam, AL The restored red schoolhouse, located since 1900 atop the hill in back of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, is over 200 years old and served as a school from 1750 to 1799. [1869:-0.8-.09]-0
		Nathan Hale Schoolhouse Museum, New London, CT Our state hero, Nathan Hale, taught in this school after leaving the quiet town of Moodus in 1774 and stayed until 1775, when the Revolutionary War started. [1870:-0.8-.09]-0
		National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN [172:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Civil War Naval Museum, Columbus, GA The National Civil War Naval Museum is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the Naval War during the American Civil War. The 40,000 square foor facility houses the largest remaining ironclad, the CSS Jackson, as well as having three reporduced ship environments. [1263:-0.1-.04]-0
		National Cryptologic Museum, Ft. George G. Meade, MD Highlights the evolution, impact, science and people of cryptology (makin and breaking codes and ciphers)throughout history. More than 30 exhibits range from rare books to recently retired super computers and INTEL satellites and Information Assusurance. The Civil War, WW-II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War are covered in depth. [1608:-0.4-.06]-0
		National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, IA The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library collects, preserves and shares the history and culture of the Czech and Slovak people. [597:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Museum of American History, Washington, DC [570:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington, DC Details the contributions of American Jews to the Armed Forces of the United States of America. [399:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Museum of Cambridge Glass, Cambridge, OH Beautiful museum houses an extensive collection of Cambridge Glass and features glass; tools, molds and etching plates used in the manufacture of glass; exhibits on the history of glassmaking; rotating exhibits from major private collections; and has books available on glass collecting. [1320:-0.1-.04]-0
		National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington, DC, MD The National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington DC depicts learning aids regarding past crime and punishment throughout the US. A Notorious History of Crime From medieval knights and greed-driven pirates to today’s white collar criminals, discover the cast of characters in America’s history of crime. Test your Wild West shooting skills, crack a safe, and try to hack into a com [1830:-1.2-.08]-0
		National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, OH The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the U.S. Air Force Museum) is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum. Sensory rich exhibits, hands-on educational programs and informative and entertaining special events b The museum boasts more than 300 aircraft and missiles and thousands of historical items displayed in more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. From the Wright brothers through the stealth age, the museum offers visitors a dynamic tour through the portal [1690:-0.3-.07]-0
		National Museum of Women's History, Washington, DC The NMWH CyberMuseum is our main exhibit space while we work to build the physical museum in Washington, DC. Our mission is to bring women's history into the cultural mainstream. This is a VIRTUAL museum. [918:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Postal Museum, Washington, DC The nation's primary repository for postal artifacts and research. The museum's collections range from postage stamps to a wide variety of three-dimensional objects. The museum is dedicated to promoting and broadening the study of U.S. postal history. The museum features a changing series of on-line exhibits. Currently featured are the winners of the museum's annual"Graceful Envelope"calligraphy contest and an adjunct to the museum's"As Precious as Gold"exhibit, the history of the ... [755:-0.0-.00]-0
		National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati, OH The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, opened August 23, 2004. The Freedom Center features three pavilions, celebrating courage, cooperation and perseverance. The story of freedom is woven through the heroic legacy of the Underground Railroad and the American struggle to abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people. [1642:-0.7-.06]-0
		Native American Heritage Museum State Historic Site, Highland, KS Exhibits tell the story of the emigrant tribes that were settled by treaty in present eastern Kansas during the 1800s and of their interaction with the advancing white population. Folk arts exhibits show the work of contemporary Native American artists who carry on the cultural traditions of these tribes. [417:-0.0-.00]-0
		Nebraska School for the Deaf Museum, Omaha, NE The Nebraska School for the Deaf Museum is dedicated to preserving history of the Deaf experience in Nebraska that includes the school and community history, our culture and language. The exhibits include art and woodwork done by students in early 20th century, a timeline and pictures of NSD along with local and state histories, and four display of various rooms representing a dorm life in the 70s, a school room in the 30s, an athletic [1452:-0.4-.05]-0
		Nevada State Museum & Historical Society, Las Vegas, NV [522:-0.0-.00]-0
		New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA Exhibits and presentations pertaining to the whaling industry in New England provide tangible examples of the era and of people, places and artifacts referenced by Herman Melville. [693:-0.0-.00]-0
		New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ Features a section on art,natural history and various shows particularly of interest to NJ residents. [756:-0.0-.00]-0
		New York City Police Museum, New York City, NY The New York City Police Museum captures the history of the NYPD as well as a present-day look at the world of law enforcement through the eyes of its officers. Our new exhibition will be open in December, 1999 and will include an array of weapons, police shields, fingerprinting and forensic art stations, a drug awareness display and a tactics simulator. [999:-0.0-.00]-0
		Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History, Newport, RI The Newport Historical Society contains an internationally important collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and books pertaining to the history of Newport County, Rhode Island. Highlights of this collection can be seen at the award-winning Museum of Newport History. [46:-0.0-.00]-0
		Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History, Newport, RI The Newport Historical Society contains an internationally important collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and books pertaining to the history of Newport County, Rhode Island. Highlights of this collection can be seen at the award-winning Museum of Newport History. [93:-0.0-.00]-0
		Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA A Museum that specializes in the history of the Nordic-Americans of the Northwest with permanent exhibitions and traveling art exhibits from the five Nordic countries. Family programs, lectures, concert series and language classes are offered. [1031:-0.0-.00]-0
		North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Comprehensive Maritime museum emphaiszing local agregarian maritime history from the American Indians including artifacts from Blackbeard the Pirate and Civil war exibits to present. Highlites include a large working colection of restored watercraft with exibits on the evolution of boatbuilding and marine carpentry and model ship building. Most or all of the collections are ONLINE. [1078:-0.0-.00]-0
		North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, NC Site describes the collections, exhibitions and programming of the state history museum. [347:-0.0-.00]-0
		North Dakota Heritage Center, Bismarck, ND North Dakota's largest history museum also includes the State Archives and Historical Research Library and the offices of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Native Americans, archeology, military history, settlement, frontier, North Dakota History, State Historic Sites. [559:-0.0-.00]-0
		North Platte Valley Museum, Gering, NE Museum located in the beautiful North Platte River Valley, the hunting grounds of the Sioux and Cheyenne. In the early 1800's, fur traders traveled this valley on their way to the mountains, predecessors to the travelers on the Oregon and Mormon Trails. We have 21 period exhibits include tools, early print shop, blacksmith shop, general store, schoolroom, horse drawn equipment, indian artifacts, history of the fur trade, a rare 1919 restored Patriot Truck, log and sod homes on the grounds. [431:-0.0-.00]-0
		Northern Indiana Center for History, South Bend, IN History of the St. Joseph River Valley in permanent galleries; 19th-century mansion and formal gardens; kids museum; 1930's Polish Workers Home. [721:-0.0-.00]-0
		Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum, Georgetown, DE The Marvel Museum contains a large collection of horse drawn wagons, equipment and memoabilia related to horses and carriages. Other items in the collection are related to life and history of Sussex County Delaware. [1029:-0.0-.00]-0
		Obion County Museum, Union City, TN There are exhibits of local history, including toys, print shop, dentist office, post office, store, model railroad, Sabin photo collection. [1268:-0.1-.04]-0
		Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, Ocracoke Island, NC Exhibits on local village and island history, unique local dialect, submerged Confederate fort, maritime occupations, and historic home furnishings. [1022:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ohio Ceramic Center, Crooksville, ?? The Ohio Ceramic Center is devoted to the preservation of Pottery History. The museum consists of five buildings housing several types of pottery. [1131:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, OH The Ohio Historical Society conducts a range of activities related to interpreting, collecting and preserving the state's heritage. [358:-0.1-.04]-0
		Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman, OK Oklahoma's official state museum of natural history. The museum is in the process of moving to a new 190,000-square-foot facility scheduled to open in Spring, 2000. [737:-0.0-.00]-0
		Old Bedford Village, Bedford, PA Living history museum consisting of over 40 historic and replica structures, interpreting life on the PA frontier, 1750-1850. [807:-0.0-.00]-0
		Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita, KS Old Cowtown Museum is a 17-acre living history museum which recreates the history of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas from 1865 through 1880. [361:-0.0-.00]-0
		Old Fort House Museum, Fort Edward, NY Constructed in 1772 as a private residence for Patrick Smyth, the Old Fort House is one of the oldest frame structures in upstate New York and a focal point of a 3-acre museum campus. Built with timbers taken from the ruins of the French and Indian War fortification called Fort Edward, the house was used as headquarters for both British and American generals in the Revolutionary War. [1270:-0.1-.04]-0
		Old Fort Jackson, Savannah, GA Named in honor of Georgia governor and Revolutionary War soldier James Jackson, the fort is the oldest standing brick fortification in the state. It served as headquarters for the Confederate Savannah River defenses during the American Civil War. The fort is one of only eight Second System fortifications (a series of forts built prior to the War of 1812) still standing in the United States. Old Fort Jackson is also known for its daily cannon firing demonstrations each summer. [1814:-0.9-.08]-0
		Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Old Salem is a living history town dating to 1766. Also: decorative arts, toy and children's museum. [1271:-0.1-.04]-0
		Old State House Museum, Little Rock, AR [467:-0.0-.00]-0
		Old Sturbridge Village, , ?? Re-creates life in a New England town of the 1830s. [180:-0.0-.00]-0
		Old Washington Historic State Park, Washington, AR Old Washington Historic State Park is a unique museum village preserving and interpreting life in 19th Century Arkansas from territorial times through 1889. [1272:-0.1-.04]-0
		Old York Historical Society, York, ME Old York's collections explore over three centuries of life in a Maine Seacoast village. The museum consists of eight historic buildings, a nature preserve, and a research library. The historic houses showcase both the permanent collection and rotating exhibits. [732:-0.0-.00]-0
		Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, Windsor, CT Visitors touring the house will find many of Ellsworth's personal heirlooms, including a letter to him from George Washington, and a square of Gobelin tapestry presented to him by Napoleon Bonaparte. [1885:-0.8-.09]-0
		Oliver House Museum, Penn Yan, ?? Period house museum built in 1852 and home of the Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. Repository for Yates County objects and archives. [1128:-0.0-.00]-0
		On the Chisholm Trail Statue and Museum, Duncan, OK State of the art exhibits, 34 ft statue, animatomical Jessie Chisholm greets guests. [33:-0.0-.00]-0
		On the Chisholm Trail Statue and Museum, Duncan, OK State of the art exhibits, 34 ft statue, animatomical Jessie Chisholm greets guests. [80:-0.0-.00]-0
		Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts, Concord, MA Louisa May Alcott's"Little Women"evokes a universal vision of home. The house in which she wrote her classic novel holds a special attraction for readers throughout the world. [616:-0.0-.00]-0
		Oregon Historical Society, Portland, OR [1095:-0.0-.00]-0
		Oregon State Archives Online Exhibit, Salem, OR This online exhibit of Oregon history features over 100 separate Web pages and nearly 250 images. The exhibit interprets Oregon history primarily through documents and images held by the Oregon State Archives. Topics include prohibition in Oregon, a notorious prison escape, colorful Oregon trademarks, and more. A new exhibit is added every two months. [475:-0.1-.04]-0
		P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library, Zionsville, IN Providing historical and genealogy information for Boone County, Indiana. [1274:-0.1-.04]-0
		Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd. Ford Island, HI The Pacific Aviation Museum on Pearl Harbor's Ford Island is one of our country's leading aviation museums, and the only one dedicated to the defense of freedom in the Pacific. With actual aircraft from World War II, plus educational interpretat Visitor's experience at Hangar 37 houses the a visual history of WWII, including a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero, a Curtis P-40 Warhawk, a replica of Jimmy Doolittle,s North American B-25B Mitchell, among other WWII planes, bombs, and torpedoes. In a [1832:-0.1-.09]-0
		Pacific County Historical Society and Museum, South Bend, WA Logging, Fishing, and frontier town history on the Pacific NW Coast, just above the Columbia. [1276:-0.1-.04]-0
		Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon, ?? Preservation of northwest Texas heritage. [187:-0.0-.00]-0
		Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, Eau Claire, WI An authentic reproduction of an 1890's logging or lumbering camp of the Chippewa Valley, complete with an excellent interpretive center with adult exhibit room and a children's interactive Tall Tales Room. [397:-0.0-.00]-0
		Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa, AL n 1981 University of Alabama head football Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant suggested the establishment of a museum to honor the former players and assistant coaches who helped him set the record for the most victories by an intercollegiate coach. [1532:-0.8-.05]-0
		Pawnee Indian Village State Historic Site, Republic, KS The museum surrounds the floor of an excavated Pawnee earthlodge from the 1820s. The grounds contain a walking trail dotted with remains of the village and interpretive signage. a A division of the Kansas State Historical Society. [825:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, Pawnee Rock, KS Pawnee Rock was a prominent landmark to travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The view form the top is inspiring. Signage from different points of the outcropping details some of the history of the site. [418:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pecos Rio Grande Museum of Early Man, Arivaca, AZ Coming soon point making tools, then fire making tools. Most item are from the Archaic period in west Texas. 2000BP -10000BP. [314:-0.0-.00]-0
		Peekskill Museum, NY, NY A not-for-profit organization chartered by the New York State Regents. [619:-0.0-.00]-0
		Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, Bentonville, AR The Peel House Foundation is preserving one of the great architectural examples in AR, the 1875 Col. Samuel W. Peel Mansion. Rare perennial/native/rose gardens. Fine antiques and artifacts. Historic Victorian interior. Living history demos. Gift Shop. The pre-Civil War Andy Lynch Log Cabin was removed from Brightwater, Arkansas, east of Rogers, to the Peel site. It serves as a gatehouse and gift shop at the entrance to the grounds. Furniture, quilts, porcelain/glass, for the discriminating collector. [1594:-0.1-.06]-0
		Pejepscot Historical Society, Brunswick Maine, ME Links to the Pejepscot Museum, The Skolfield-Whittier House Museum and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum. [294:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pella Historical Village, Pella, IA The 21 building museum complex creates a scene from old Holland and celebrates Dutch heritage with Tulip Time, flower gardens and seasonal festivals. [426:-0.0-.00]-0
		Penfield Homestead Museum, Crown Point, NY A museum containing local history of Crown Point, NY, the iron ore business, and Crown Point's Involvement in the Civil War. [865:-0.0-.00]-0
		Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, AL Founded in 1887, the Museum has conducted more than 400 research expeditions around the world and collected nearly a million objects, many obtained directly through its own field excavations or anthropological research. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections and dissemination of knowledge, advances understanding of the worlds cultural heritage. [1623:-0.5-.06]-0
		Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is America's first art museum and school of fine arts. The Museum features one of the most renowned collections of American art--spanning three centuries. [547:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, MA Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum in the center of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Through its exhibition of Pilgrim possessions and Native American artifacts, Pilgrim Hall tells the stories of America’s founding and traditions in stirring detail. Among the treasures on display at Pilgrim Hall Museum are William Bradford’s Bible, the cradle in which Susanna White rocked her son Peregrine, and the great chair of William Brewster. The collection includes the skeleton of the 17th century vessel Sparr [1469:-0.7-.05]-0
		Pioneer Memorial Museum (Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum), Salt Lake City Utah, UT The Pioneer Memorial Museum (Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum) houses the world's largest collection of artifacts on one particular subject and features displays and collections of memorabilia of Utah Pioneers. Collection includes paintings by noted Utah artists, guns, quilts, flags, furniture, books, hand-made clothing, etc. The museum is open to the public without charge. Donations are welcomed. [1843:-0.4-.09]-0
		Pioneer Museum, Bozeman, MT Dedicated to the Pioneer Heritage of Gallatin County, Montana. [914:-0.0-.00]-0
		Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA Plimoth Plantation in the living history museum of 17th century Plymouth Colony. Its exhibits, visited by over 500,000 people a year include the 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbamock's Wampanoag Indian Homesite, Mayflower II and the Carriage House Crafts Center. It is open from April through November and is best known for its first-person living history exhibits.The"Plimoth-on-Web"website contains both information about the museum and in addition to the Pilgrims, Thanksgiving and the W... [251:-0.0-.00]-0
		Plymouth County Historical Museum, Le Mars, IA Displays covering the history of Plymouth County, featuring a full-sized airplane, Loess Hills wildlife area, hands-on kids cabin, turn-of-the-century household rooms, and many more displays. [1790:-0.6-.08]-0
		Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth, MI The Weldon Petz Abraham Lincoln Collection. Civil War Research Site for 24th Michigan Company"C"- The Iron Brigade. Turn-of-the-Century Street of Shops. [548:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pocono Indian Museum, Bushkill, PA The Pocono Indian Museum recreates the life and time of the Delaware Indian tribe. [901:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pony Express National Museum, St. Joseph, MO Come and experience the many exciting, educational, state-of-the-art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Whatever your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the stories and images on an era long passed. In 1993, the museum underwent a further renovation to restore the remaining portion of the stables to its original size. Modern, interactive and educational exhibits were created to depict the need, creation, operation and termination of the famous mail s [1811:-0.9-.08]-0
		Portland Harbor Museum, South Portland, ME Maritime museum of the Port of Portland, Maine. Documents and preserves the rich history of Portland Harbor. [911:-0.0-.00]-0
		President Benjamin Harrison Home, Indianapolis, IN The 1874 Italianate mansion of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison(1833-1901). Ten rooms are open to the public. The collection includes original Harrison furnishings, costumes, political memorabilia, and other personal belongings. Two major exhibits each year focus on Harrison and his times. [359:-0.0-.00]-0
		Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, Fairmont, WV The reconstructed 18th century civilian refuge fort and restored 18th century home use historic interpreters to demonstrate daily life on the frontier of western Virginia. Living history using everyday objects and tools to demonstrate historic crafts such as weaving and blacksmithing. [1445:-0.3-.05]-0
		Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OH The Hall is also a museum of football through the years covering many leagues. It houses not only the enshrinees memorabilia, but that of pro football in general. [668:-0.0-.00]-0
		Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, Los Angeles, CA The free Museum is located at 6616 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90028. Bring your friends, family and anyone you like! To book a free tour, please call the Museum Manager at 1-800-869-2247. This Museum features 14 documentaries with shocking and thought provoking content as well as numerous artifacts from early psychiatry. There is also a modern psychiatry section with equally shocking material. [1641:-0.6-.06]-0
		Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, AZ Features a prehistoric Hohokam ruin and exhibits on Hohokam culture and archaeology. [710:-0.0-.00]-0
		PUEBLO RAILWAY MUSEUM, Pueblo, CO Preserving history of western railroads, primarily those serving Pueblo and Colorado. Static steam and operating diesels, plus freight, passenger and special cars in the coach yard behind historic Union Depot. Concentration on period from 1900 to 1950. Historic, educational displays in Heritage Center across the street. [1459:-0.6-.05]-0
		Pullman, Chicago, IL Historic Pullman ("The worlds most perfect town") is itself a living museum. Within this historic landmark district a visitors center and museum welcome guests to learn more about this unique part of history. [940:-0.0-.00]-0
		Putnam Cottage, Greenwich, CT Step back in time as you visit this authentic Greenwich dwelling of the 1690's... the former Knapp Tavern, frequent quarters for fearless Revolutionary General Israel Putnam... storehouse of thrilling history and fascinating Colonial artifacts. [1886:-0.8-.09]-0
		RAY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEM, Richmond, MO Georgian Style building, 54 rooms and full of displays mainly in the 1800's era. Civil War, Indian Relics, beautiful clothing, quilts, Tools, Tours Civil War, 1800's School room, Doctor's office, Parlors, Indian Relics, 1800's costumes, D.A.R., Governor's Room, Mormon Room [1706:-0.5-.07]-0
		Read House and Gardens, New Castle, DE See the splendor of George Read II's Federal mansion. [939:-0.0-.00]-0
		Red Barn Studio Museum, Lindsborg, KS The Red Barn Studio Museum is the late Lester Raymer's artist studio. Lester created all forms of art from masks, sculpture, painting, toys,pottery, etc. all of which are on display. [508:-0.0-.00]-0
		Rensselaer County Historical Society at the Hart-Cluett Mansion, Troy, NY RCHS is located in the 1827 late Federal-style Hart-Cluett Mansion, now a townhouse museum; the organization also operates changning exhibition galleries and a public research library on site. A variety of school, scout and adult programming is offered year-round. [405:-0.0-.00]-0
		Riddick's Folly House Museum, Suffolk, VA The 19th century town home mansion of the Riddick family also served as headquarters for the Union Army during its occupation of Suffolk in the Civil War. More than half of the house's original 20 rooms have been restored, complete with period art and furnishings. [1823:-1.1-.08]-0
		Rim Country Museum, Payson, AZ Cultural heritage of the Central Arizona Highlands (Rim Country) from the earliest peoples all the way through to the pioneer period. [587:-0.1-.04]-0
		Rockwell Museum, Corning, NY Museum of glass, Native American and American western art. [335:-0.0-.00]-0
		Rockwood Museum, Wilmington, DE Built between 1851-57, Rockwood is a rural Gothic mansion with Gardenesque grounds. Rockwood was a private residence until 1972 and its collections consist of the furniture, clothing, documents, photographs, and artwork amassed by the Shipley/Bringhurst/Hargraves families. [639:-0.0-.00]-0
		Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park, CO RMDRC is a new Dinosaur museum which hosts a tremendous amount of dinosaurs, ancient marine reptiles and fish. Changing exhibitions will keep visitors up to date with the latest information in the paleontological field. Live fossil preparation lab will be on display to visitors; interactive exhibitions will educate from paleontology past, present, and future; and a theatre will show the latest updates from real dinosaur dig sites. Also, on site is the Prehistoric Paradise museum store host... [1286:-0.1-.04]-0
		Rogers Historical Museum, Rogers, AR AAM-accredited local history museum, with many hands-on exhibits, children's and adult educational programs, an active research library, traveling exhibits, the 1895 Hawkins House, and the Centennial Caboose. [344:-0.0-.00]-0
		Rosemount Museum, Pueblo, CO The grandeur of a bygone era awaits you at the Rosemount Museum! Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and named for Mrs. Thatcher's favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and two years under construction, the mansion was completed in 1893. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings custom paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the ho [1559:-0.9-.05]-0
		Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, CA Designed in an authentic Egyptian architectural style. Large collections of Egyptian, Babylonian and Assyrian antiquities. [204:-0.9-.05]-0
		Roudnhouse Railroad Museum, Savannah, GA The museum is located at the old roundhouse and shops complex of the Central of Georgia Railroad. The site is now a National historic Landmark, a "Save America's Treasures" Site, and Georgia's State Railroad Museum. Our exhibits include over 30 pieces of rolling stock, a large model train layout of Savannah, and several exhibits on steam engines and belt-driven machinery. We have also restored the massive operating turntable in the middle of the Roundhouse. [1813:-0.9-.08]-0
		Salem Witch Museum, Salem, MA [307:-0.0-.00]-0
		Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman, OK The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and best university museums in the United States. Among the many historic and anthropological exhibits is the largest dinosaur ever found. The web site provides a link for a virtual tour of the museum exhibits. [1287:-1.1-.04]-0
		Samuel Huntington Homsestead, Scotland, CT The remarkably well-preserved site includes an eighteenth-century house on its original foundation surrounded by acres of farmland, bordered by Merrick Brook. It includes old growth trees, stone walls, an abandoned road, and other interesting features. [1881:-0.8-.09]-0
		San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, CA Collections and exhibits in cultural and natural history with an emphasis on inland Southern California. [814:-0.0-.00]-0
		San Clemente Historical Society Museum, San Clemente, CA In order to foster greater community appreciation and identity and preserve and promote the heritage of San Clemente, the San Clemente Historical Society operates a Museum and Research Center in the Historic City Hall at 101 South El Camino Real. The Museum offers ever-changing displays of local history from the time of the Native Americans to the present, with a special emphasis on the Founders Era (1925-1929) and the Nixon Era (1969-81). Visitors can buy maps to historical sites as well as books [1653:-0.8-.06]-0
		San Diego Aerospace Museum, California, CA See history of aerospace exhibit. [205:-0.0-.00]-0
		San Diego Historical Society, San Diego, CA The collections and exhibits of the Museum of San Diego intrepret the history of the greater San Diego, Calif. region. [266:-0.0-.00]-0
		San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, San Francisco, CA Maritime museum. Online Virtual Reality tour of the current exhibit"Sparks, Waves and Wizards: Communication at Sea.". [1047:-0.0-.00]-0
		San Juan Bautista Mission, Seaside, CA A virtual museum created by students at California State University, Monterey Bay. This museum includes many graphics portraying the San Juan Bautista Mission in California, and its Archaeological aspects, including its restoration. [341:-0.0-.00]-0
		Saratoga Museum, Saratoga, WY The Saratoga Museum is housed in the town's original c. 1915 Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The museum opened in 1980 and provides an opportunity to explore the Platte Valley. Also features one of Wyoming's largest gem and mineral displays. Research library, Platte Valley histories, Carbon County Territorial brand books, and audio and video living histories of local residents. In the summer, outdoor concerts in pavilion. [1798:-0.6-.08]-0
		Savannah History Museum, Savannah, GA The Savannah History Museum showcases the city’s history from its founding in 1733 to the present day. The museum is now home to more than 10,000 artifacts-- the largest collection of artifacts in the entire coastal community. Inside, you can see exhibits about the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah and a changing exhibit of women’s fashions from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Other exhibits include weapons and military uniforms, and interactive fun for the kids. [1812:-0.9-.08]-0
		Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, Frederick, MD Schifferstadt is unique... probably America's finest example of German colonial architecture. Schifferstadt, completed in 1756, is the oldest known house in Frederick, Maryland and is on the National Register for Historic Places. [694:-0.0-.00]-0
		Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA Collects, preserves and interprets books, manuscripts and artifacts of the Schwenkfelders, the people of SE Pennsylvania and specifically the Perkiomen Valley. Also provides a geneological and theological library open to the public. Comprehensive collection of fraktur, imprints, and textiles of the SE PA region. Also contains a small herbarium collection, and a collection of folk art drawings and paintings. [1614:-0.4-.06]-0
		Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society, Washington, DC Virtual museum and archive of SEC and securities history from the 1930s to the present. Includes papers; photos; oral histories; online educational programs; a timeline of SEC and securities activities against U.S. and world events; and permanent galleries to facilitate visitor access to all museum materials on specific topics, such as insid [1697:-0.4-.07]-0
		Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore, TN Built on the grounds where Sequoyah played as a child, it is an active institution dedicated to a better understanding and appreciation of Cherokee heritage. It offers the opportunity to experience first-hand the unique history and culture of the Cherokees in the southern Appalachian area. [849:-0.0-.00]-0
		Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, AZ Largest museum in central Arizona. Dedicated to providing educational adventures in human and natural history. [699:-0.0-.00]-0
		Shaw Mansion, New London, CT The Mansion, built by Capt. Nathaniel Shaw with the help of French settlers, was completed in 1758. The mansion was Connecticut's naval war office used during the Revolutionary War. It features changing exhibits and special events. [1877:-0.8-.09]-0
		Shawnee Mission State Historic Site, Fairway, KS Methodist missionaries operated a manual labor school to teach Native American children academic subjects and crafts. The government of Kansas Territory used the site as a capitol during the first two years of the territory's existence. [419:-0.0-.00]-0
		Sheerar Museum, Stillwater, OK The Sheerar Museum is a local history museum of Stillwater, Oklahoma. It's collections include items relevent to the area's history as well as an interesting button collection. [836:-0.0-.00]-0
		Shelburne Museum, Vermont, ?? Early American life and culture. See the tour of the collections. [216:-0.0-.00]-0
		Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale, AR Situated in a two-acre, park-like setting, the museum is home to seven historical buildings and a museum building featuring exhibits and programming related to the Arkansas Ozarks. A research library, large photo collection, and store are also available. The museum collects and exhibits objects which tell the story of area history, from its Native American roots to the multicultural diversity today. [1666:-0.6-.07]-0
		Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX The Silent Wings Museum is a public educational facility dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the World War II military glider program. Exhibits feature training and combat experiences, two fully restored aircraft, a research library, and a twin-screen DVD theatre. [1386:-0.4-.04]-0
		Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI Housed within the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry, this museum is devoted to preserving the history of the dental profession. There are over 8,000 items representing dental technology from the late 1700s through the 1970s. Free. Hours: 8 am - 6 pm daily. Closed major holidays. Phone: 734 764-229. [1291:-0.1-.04]-0
		Six Nations Indian Museum, Onchiota, NY Visitors are treated to a visual feast of Native American material supplemented with a series of lectures geared toward the situation, and needs of the audience. Pictographic stories are read, descriptions of contributions of Native Peoples to contemp Six Nations Indian Museum Address: Franklin County Rte. 30, Onchiota, NY Phone: 518/891-2299 Category: Museums/Galleries Location: Saranac Lake Native American art, crafts, and artifacts are on display at this small museum dedicated to preserv [1898:-1.0-.09]-0
		Sixth Floor Museum, John F. Kennedy and the memory of a Nation, TX The Museum is located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository over looking Dealey Plaza at the site of the Kennedy assassination. [264:-0.1-.04]-0
		Slater Mill, Pawtucket, RI Come visit where innovation starts!! As the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, Slater Mill holds a unique and important position in American history. It marks the time and place where modern America began. Slater Mill’s interpretive tours, educational programs, partnership services and community events serve over 20,000 people each year. Call to book a tour for yourself, school or group. 401.725.8638 [1705:-0.5-.07]-0
		Slayton Farms Round Barn, Iowa Falls, IA surviving example of "true Iowa" round barn technology. The round barn was a dairy and horse barn for a large "turn of the century 1900". Barn is located at southwest corner of Iowa Falls, IA, which is close to I-35 and US 20 in noth central Iowa. Interpretive tours available to integrate with other historic sites and attractions. see www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/hardi. [1292:-0.1-.04]-0
		Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, KS Experience 1850's pioneer life in our full-sized sod dugout, check out the Mercantile Store, and explore the Children's Discovery Center! FREE admission, fully accessible, located in Salina's former US Post Office. [1293:-0.1-.04]-0
		Snohomish County Museum and Historical Association, Everett, WA Museum collects, preserves and interprets material relevant to Snohomish County History. Features include rotating exhibits, museum store and research services. [903:-0.0-.00]-0
		Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa, CA Sonoma County Museum opened in 1985 in the beautifully restored 1909 Post Office and Federal Building in downtown Santa Rosa. The Museum's purpose is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the material culture of Sonoma County. [827:-0.0-.00]-0
		South County Museum, Narragansett, RI We depict the life and work of Victorian-era people in southern Rhode Island. Exhibits cover farming, fishing, homemaking, blacksmithing, printing, weaving, etc. [1294:-0.1-.04]-0
		South Street Seaport Museum, New York, NY A maritime history museum located in the quaint historic district that was New York City's main port of entry in the 17th-late 19th century. Collections include artifacts, art and a large fleet of historic ships including two working 19th-century schooners and the world's largest surviving iron-hulled sailing cargo vessel, the Peking. [1102:-0.0-.00]-0
		Southdown Plantation House, Houma, LA Southdown Plantation House is a 19th-century sugar manor house and home to the Terrebonne Museum of history and culture. It was built in 1859 as a one-story Greek Revival house by sugar planter William J. Minor. His son, Henry C. Minor, added the second f The Southdown sugar plantation remained in the Minor family until 1932, and during the 1920s the owners helped to save the sugar industry in Louisiana by propagating a sugarcane variety resistant to mosaic disease. [1518:-0.8-.05]-0
		Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, AL Just what kind of museum is the Southern Forest Heritage Museum? It is not exactly a forest museum. We do not exhibit different forest types or show an ancient forest. But we do give basic information about the southern forest, and have three areas of our property where visitors can examine trees, shrubs, and ornamenta [1515:-0.9-.05]-0
		Soviet Military Awards Page, Buffalo, NY The Soviet Military Awards Page is dedicated to providing information about military and labor awards from the former Soviet Union. This is a VIRTUAL museum. [291:-0.0-.00]-0
		Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History, Weston, MA Philatelic museum dedicated to learning about the world's cultures through stamps and postal history; maintains a regular schedule of exhibitions and public programs. [1039:-0.0-.00]-0
		Spertus Museum, Chicago, IL The largest Jewish Museum in the Midwest United States. The museum is part of the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, which includes: Spertus College, offering accredited degree programs; the Asher Library and the Chicago Jewish Archives, with their own extensive collections; and the Bariff Shop of Judaica. [990:-0.0-.00]-0
		St. Petersburg Museum of History, St. Petersburg, FL The St. Petersburg Museum of History showcases St. Petersburg History from pre-history to the present. Museum has four galleries and features two to four annual exhibits. [754:-0.0-.00]-0
		Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron, ?? The former home of Frank A. Seiberling, co-founder of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Seiberling Rubber Company, Stan Hywet Hall is recognized as one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. [1122:-0.0-.00]-0
		Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum, Albemarle, NC Museum features modern Visitor Center with county history gallery, gift shop and research room. Two antebellum homes on grounds open to public. [864:-0.0-.00]-0
		Stanton County Museum, Johnson, KS [1785:-0.4-.08]-0
		Star of the Republic Museum, Washington, TX The museum addresses the Texas Republic period (1836-1846), when Texas existed as a separate and unique nation. 10,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, 80-person theatre, education programs, special events, and interpretive demonstrations. [1117:-0.0-.00]-0
		Staten Island Museum, Staten Island, NY Founded in 1881, New York City's only general interest museum explores the arts, natural science, and local history through permanent and changing exhibitions and welcomes over 65,000 adults and school children to a comprehensive array of programs. C Staten Island Ferry exhibit,Hall of Natural Sciences. Staten Island's first inhabitants, the Lenape. [1787:-0.5-.08]-0
		Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, New York, NY Statue of Liberty: International monument and museum on the design and construction of the monument and its symbolism through the years. World Heritage Site. Ellis Island Immigration Museum: Famous immigration station, 12 million people immigrated through here from 1892 - 1954. Exhibits, movie, school programs, library, oral history program. [360:-0.0-.00]-0
		Steamboat Era Museum, Irvington, VA The Steamboat Era Museum is dedicated to the history of steamboats on the Chesapeake Bay. The online collection includes numerous video-based oral history interviews with persons that lived during the steamboat era that ended on the Cheasapeake Bay in the late 1950s. Also included are exhibits about the Civil War on the Chesapeake Bay. [1755:-0.2-.08]-0
		Stewart Indian Museum, Carson City, NV [519:-0.0-.00]-0
		Stratford Hall Plantation, Stratford, VA The Robert E. Lee Memorial Association is dedicated to preservation, research, and education. The Association interprets to the public Stratford Hall and the plantation life of the Lee Family, whose ideals and leadership helped shape democracy in the United States. c1738 plantation was home to the Lees of Virginia. It was the boyhood home of two Declaration of Independence signers, and it was the birthplace of General Robert E. Lee. [382:-0.0-.00]-0
		Strong-Porter House Museum, Coventry, CT The Strong-Porter House; the early 18th Century farmhouse of Nathan Hale's maternal ancestors. This museum, with its various outbuildings, features exhibits on local history. [1880:-0.8-.09]-0
		Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, Grand Island, NE A Living History Experience! Learn about the pioneers and how they lived in the 1800s. Exhibits, village, cabins, earth lodge, and more! 1800s Pioneer Life on the prairie [1374:-0.2-.04]-0
		Surratt House Museum, Clinton, MD The country home of Mary Surratt, the first woman executed by the federal government when found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. [354:-0.0-.00]-0
		Sykesville Gate House Museum of History, Sykesville, MD Our mission is to collect, conserve and document the history of the Town of Sykesville and connected communities. The S.G.H.M. serves as a center for community education, historical interpretation and special events highlighting history, art and culture. The roots of the collection began with Sykesville resident Thelma C. Wimmer’s acquisitions starting in 1969. The Museum collection has grown to include thousands of photographs, both amateur and professional, capturing life in and around Sykesville over t [1747:-1.2-.07]-0
		Tehama County Museum, Tehama, CA A private non-profit foundation museum preserving and exhibiting history of Tehama County, California. [861:-0.0-.00]-0
		Tempe Historical Museum, , AZ Includes online exhibits, a tour of our research holdings, and a guide to local historic buildings. [306:-0.0-.00]-0
		Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest state museums in the nation. The museum's interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago and continue through the early 1900s interpreting Tennessee's history during the Prehistoric, Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction periods. [1305:-0.1-.04]-0
		Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin, TX The Texas Military Forces Museum presents state military history from before the Texas Revolution through modern operations of the Texas State and National Guard. [445:-0.0-.00]-0
		Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston, TX Museum of the maritime commerce and the seafaring legacy of Texas and the Gulf Coast. The ongoing restoration, maintenance, operation, and interpretation of the 1877 iron barque ELISSA is a central component of the museum. [339:-0.0-.00]-0
		Thames Science Center, , ?? The Thames Science Center is located in the Marriott Hotel complex on the inner harbor in dowtown Newport. The museum offers changing exhibitions, a learning lab and an extensive science store, REALTIMEScience international.. [177:-0.0-.00]-0
		The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, Richmond, VA The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar interprets the Civil War, its causes, course, and legacies, from the perspectives of the Union, Confederate, and African American participants. The 8.3-acre site, a National Historic Landmark, is located In the Cause of Liberty, the Center's 10,000-square-foot exhibit, explores the war's causes, course, and legacies from Union, Confederate, and African American perspectives using artifacts and media, and programs. Education programs are compatib [1887:-0.8-.09]-0
		The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 18th & Spring St. in Midtown Atlanta, GA The Breman Museum is a cultural heritage center containing permanent and special exhibitions, historical archives, a Holocaust education center, and a library celebrating Jewish culture and exploring the universal themes of human dignity and respect for o "Absence of Humanity" documents the European Holocaust during World War II and tells of the survivors who rebuilt their lives in Atlanta. "Creating Community" records the growth of Atlanta's Jewish community since 1845. The gall [1566:-0.9-.05]-0
		The C&O Railway Heritage Center, Clifton Forge, VA The Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society is proud to offer The C&O Railway Heritage Center \| Clifton Forge. This Center is a railway heritage museum, interpretive, educational, and visitor's center that tells the story of the C&O Railway. The Restored 1895 C&O Freight Depot containing many railroad artifacts, historic displays and an operational 96' O-Gauge layout. Six acre freight yard with rolling stock and structures open for tours. [1917:-0.2-.10]-0
		The Denton County Historical Museum, Inc., Denton, TX A museum devoted to preserving the history of Denton County and North Central Texas through artifacts, photographs, and documents. Historical ranching equipment, home furnishings, furniture, toys; original documents, maps, and photos from the 1850s to the present [1383:-0.3-.04]-0
		The Great Lakes Museum of Military History, Michigan City, IN The mission of The Great Lakes Museum of Military History is educate people about the military heritage of this and other countries as well as to preserve, restore and display military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present. A collection of US/foreign firearms from Civil War to present. An extensive military history library with in-depth research materials about Berdan Sharpshooters and Vietnam War. Photo/letters archive available by appointment. [1702:-1.1-.07]-0
		The Great Platte River Road Archway, Kearney, NE The Great Platte River Road Archway is a bridge that pays tribute to the perseverance and ingenuity that developed our wonderfully diverse culture and dynamic American heritage and future. We have wonderful education programs for children of all ages, the [1831:-0.1-.09]-0
		THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION, New Orleans, LA Welcome to the website of the Historic New Orleans Collection. Through it, you can learn about current exhibitions and public programs, publications, a complex of historic buildings, research collections, guided tours, and gift shop. We hope that we may assist you in discovering and appreciating the history, art, and culture of one of the most fascinating places. We welcome and encourage your attendance in person when visiting the French Quarter, and virtually whenever you access thi [1516:-0.8-.05]-0
		The Knotts Berry Farm Museum, Los Angeles, CA Established in December 2007, The Knotts Berry Farm Museum, has become the ultimate source for Knotts history and memorabilia exhibits (from 1936-79). Over 40 years worth, all on display, in the form of rare ephemera, collectibles and souvenirs. The exhibits are broken up into 6 sections of displays. They are, Knotts history, Knotts menus, Knotts attraction tickets, Knotts books and souvenir guides, Knotts maps, Knotts postcards. [1789:-0.6-.08]-0
		The Ladd School Virtual Museum, Exeter, RI Begun in 1904 amid the popular rise of eugenics in America, the Rhode Island School for the Feeble Minded was later renamed The Ladd School. Closed in 1994 following years of reported abuse, nobody will ever know how many there suffered. Take a virtual tour of the abandoned insitution, view dozens of photographs from 1904 to present day, and explore our newspaper archives. [1411:-0.7-.04]-0
		The Merkel Area Museum, Merkel, TX This is a museum of our town that was established in 1881, Everybody is Welcome, Admission is FREE! We have exhibits of items from the past, including old memorabilia and photos! Merkel use to have many faomous people come through! Located 15 miles West of Abilene, Tx! [1470:-0.7-.05]-0
		The Museum at Bethel Woods, Bethel, NY The Museum at Bethel Woods is an immersive multi-media experience combining film, interactive displays, and artifacts to explore the unique experience of the Woodstock festival, its significance as a culminating event of a decade of radical cultural trans - Permanent interactive multimedia exhibit - OLD SCHOOL: The Museum at Bethel Woods Custom Chopper built by Orange County Choppers, thru January 3, however, this exhibit will be closed from June 1 thru June 11, 2009 during exhibit changeover - GIVE PE [1850:-0.4-.09]-0
		The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, , DC The National Museum of Crime & Punishment (NMCP) provides visitors with insight into the history of crime, crime solving and fighting, and the consequences of committing a crime in America. It opened May 8th, 2008 and is located at 575 7th Street NW b The museum is loaded with interesting things to do. Visitors can discover a full-scale model police station that proves that crime doesn’t pay. Truly exhilarating, it comes complete with a booking station, a police line-up, a lie detector test and a rep [1829:-0.3-.09]-0
		The Old County Jail and Museum, Tolland, CT The Old Jail and Museum is an 1856 jail, operated until 1968, and attached 1893 Jailer's home filled with hundreds of fascinating artifacts from Tolland homes, farms and industries. [1873:-0.8-.09]-0
		The Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge, LA A Louisiana look-alike of the White House complete with an East Room, Oval Room, and Rose Garden. Built in 1930 by the celebrated firm of Weiss, Dreyfous, and Seiferth for Governor Huey P. Long. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collection spans the years 1930 through 1963 when the historic house was home to nine governors and their families. Items include Huey Long's "green pajamas" and Governor Jimmie Davis gold record. [1844:-0.4-.09]-0
		The Organette House Mechanical Music Museum, Kenton, OH The Organette House Mechanical Music Museum Displaying a collection of organettes and mechanical music in a Victorian farmhouse setting. [1652:-0.8-.06]-0
		The Roth Living Farm Museum of Delaware Valley College, North Wales, PA The Roth Living Farm Museum is dedicated to presenting hands-on programming focused on educating visitors about 19th century farm life. Our historic facility resides on a twenty-acre farm that includes woodlands, wetlands, grain fields, and livestock Our collection includes Victorian-style household furnishings, an extensive array of farming tools and equipment, as well as cows, horses, goats, and chickens. [1390:-0.4-.04]-0
		The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, CA The Wende Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of social and cultural artifacts, artwork and archives relating to Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era (1945-1991). The Museum tells the story of political control The Museum boasts one of the World’s largest known private collections of objects and archives reflecting the post-War cultures of communist Eastern Europe and the USSR. The Museum’s goal is to acquire, evaluate, preserve and display relevant artifac [1458:-0.6-.05]-0
		The Whydah Pirate Museum, 16 Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA Showcasing a selection of pirate artifacts and treasure from the only authenticated pirate shipwreck, the Whydah, discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford off Wellfleet Cape Cod, as seen on National Geographic Television! Tthe museum presents a selection of artifacts from silver pieces-of-eight to pirate cannon, and also details the discovery of the wreck and its ongoing archaeological recovery. [1852:-0.5-.09]-0
		Thomas Lee House & Little Boston School Museum, Niantic, CT Built in the 1660s, the Thomas Lee House is a Colonial home furnished in period. At the back of the property is a Colonial herb garden. [1876:-0.8-.09]-0
		THREE RIVERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM, Three Rivers, CA historical museum and visitors center historical connection between town of Three Rivers and Sequoia National Park [1892:-0.9-.09]-0
		Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, Rockford, IL Visitors to this web site can take a panoramic virtual reality tour of this historical structure located in Rockford, Illinois. QuickTime VR software was used to create the 360 degree panoramic views of the interior and exterior of the cottage. [549:-0.0-.00]-0
		Tishomingo County Old Courthouse Museum, Iuka, MS Historic courthouse focusing on Civil War and nineteenth century artifacts. Marriage capital of the South. [1326:-0.2-.05]-0
		Toledo's Attic, Toledo, OH This virtual museum is a result of combined efferts of the University of Toledo and the Lucas County Maumee valley Historical Society. [904:-0.0-.00]-0
		Trenotn Police Museum, Trenton, NJ The Trenton Police Museum tells the 200+ year history of the Trenton Police Department, through the use of many vibntage photographs and Tables. Ideal for children and adults alike. [501:-0.0-.00]-0
		Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center, Troy, NY Historical exhibits and interactive displays focusing on the history of labor and industry in Troy and the surrounding region. [893:-0.0-.00]-0
		Truman Library & Museum, Independence, MO Exhibits and collections related to the Presidency and life and times of Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States. [790:-0.0-.00]-0
		Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA The Tubman is the largest African American history museum in Georgia, dedicated to the art, history, and culture of African Americans. [1327:-0.1-.04]-0
		Tudor Place -- Historic House & Gardens, Washington, DC Completed in 1816 by Thomas Peter and his wife Martha Custis Peter, granddaughter of Martha Washington, the house was designed by Dr. William Thornton, the first architect of the U.S. Capitol. The house features art, furnishings, and housewares collected by the Peter family over six generations, including items originally from Mount Vernon. [1328:-0.1-.04]-0
		UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, Westwood, CA The UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History celebrates the diverse cultures and rich visual arts found throughout the world. Considered one of the world's leading university-based museums, and one of the foremost publishers of publications on non-Western arts and material culture, the Fowler Museum has established a permanent collection of more than 750,000 objects. [726:-0.0-.00]-0
		Umatilla County Historical Society Museum, Pendleton, OR History museum depicting the local history of Umatilla County, Oregon. [1003:-0.0-.00]-0
		United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington DC, DC [229:-0.0-.00]-0
		United States National Slavery Museum, Fredericksburg, VA Goal: To open new and exciting vistas of knowledge regarding slavery in America and its impact on our nation....to vitalize and interpret more completely the human drama of slavery in America, serving as the center of learning on slavery. [1331:-0.1-.04]-0
		Univ. of IA Hospitals & Clinics Medical Museum, Iowa City, IA The UIHC Medical Museum presents changing exhibitions on contemporary health topics which incorporate an historical perspective. The museum collections include approximately 4,000 artifacts, 1,000 books, and 1,000 photographs and documents. [502:-0.0-.00]-0
		University Museums, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS of special note are the D. M. Robinson Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities, the Millington-Barnard Collection of 19th-century scientific apparatus and collections of American southern, West African and Caribbean folk art, also dolls and decorative arts. [449:-0.0-.00]-0
		University of Arkansas Museum, Fayetteville, AR Anthropology, archeology, ethnology, history, geology, zoology. [234:-0.0-.00]-0
		University of Kansas Museum of Anthropology, Lawrence, KS Collections from around the world, both ethnographic and archaeological, highlight the diversity of human cultures. The Museum is about people--how they make their living, how they communicate and get along with each other, and what they believe. Permanent and temporary exhibits are housed in historic Spooner Hall on the University of Kansas campus. Educational programs for children and adults are offered. Collections include American Indian beadwork and baskets, African masks, Austra... [872:-0.0-.00]-0
		University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthroplogy, Philadelphia, PA Has sponsored over 300 expeditions around the world and have artifacts from every inhabited continent. [355:-0.1-.04]-0
		USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, Honolulu, HI Dive into the intriguing history of the submarine known as the"Pearl Harbor Avenger," USS Bowfin (SS-287). [342:-0.0-.00]-0
		USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA The USS Constitution Museum is a private, non-profit museum that serves as the memory and educational voice of USS CONSTITUTION, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat. Located alongside the vessel, the museum houses the ship’s logs, weapons, doc The collections help support the Museum’s mission to teach about USS CONSTITUTION’s origins, her role in the early republic and her continuing story. The Museum’s collection contains uniforms, paintings, decorative arts, tools, weapons, souvenirs, logbook [1396:-0.5-.04]-0
		USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, CA The aircraft carrier USS HORNET is a national treasure, having participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century -- World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Come aboard and see life onboard a WWII Essex class carrier. [1329:-0.1-.04]-0
		Vaile Victorian Mansion, Independence, MO 30 room mansion recognized as one of the Great Houses of America, this 1881 home is one of the best examples of Second Empire architecture in the nation. Furnishings include original crystal chandeliers, oriental carpets, 9 marble fireplaces, painted woodwork and ceililngs, antiques, indoor plumbing and lavish antiques. [1771:-0.3-.08]-0
		Valdez Museum and Historical Archive, Valdez, AK [315:-0.0-.00]-0
		Valley Forge Historical Society Museum, Valley Forge, PA See George Washington at Valley Forge. [239:-0.0-.00]-0
		Van Lear Historical Society Miners' Museum, Van Lear, KY Early 1930s coal-mining in eastern Kentucky. Numerous old photographs and history. The Website describes this non-profit"Bootstrap"museum effort to preserve the history of this once-thriving mining town. [620:-0.0-.00]-0
		Varnum House Museum, Varnum Military Museum, East Greenwich, RI The Varnum House Museum is the 1773 Federal Mansion built by Revolutionary War General James Mitchell Varnum, and is furnished as he would have had it. Includes period gardens in grounds of one acre. The Varnum Memorial Armory & Military Museum contains military artifacts from 15th century to 20th century. [981:-0.0-.00]-0
		Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Ventura, CA The Ventura County Museum of History & Art presents the history and art of Ventura County, California through a long-term exhibit titled "Ventura County in the New West." A smaller gallery features approximately four temporary exhibits per year. The Smith Gallery exhibits the George Stuart Collection of Historical Figures, one-quarter life-size portraits of notable figures in world history. [1663:-1.1-.06]-0
		Vermilion County War Museum, Danville, IL Located in historic downtown Danville,the museum is located in the fully restored 1904 former Carnegie Library. The museum building was restored by a group of both veteran and non veteran volunteers and is operated by an all volunteer staff.It is claimed The collections contain over 5,000 artifacts covering all wars and every service branch from the Revolutionary War to present day, including weapons, uniforms, field and personal gear. [1443:-0.2-.05]-0
		Vermont Historical Society Museum, Montpelier, VT The Vermont Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets Vermont history for use, education, and enjoyment by present and future generations. [395:-0.0-.00]-0
		Victoria Mansion (The Morse-Libby House), Portland, ME Victoria Mansion is an outstanding example of nineteenth-century American architecture and design. With remarkably intact original interiors and decorations, it survives as a unique example of the princely palaces created for America’s wealthiest ci Original Gustave Herter interiors. [1421:-0.9-.04]-0
		Vietnam Era Educational Center, Holmdel, NJ The Vietnam Era Educational Center is dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting a factual history about the Vietnam Era and those impacted by it. [921:-0.0-.00]-0
		Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania, New Alexandria, PA The coal mines and coal patches of western Pennsylvania, with miners names for some patches. [1074:-0.0-.00]-0
		W.M. Keck Museum, Reno, NV The museum displays minerals, ore specimens, fossils and mining history objects, and is home to part of the Mackay Family Silver, created by Tiffany & Co. [1052:-0.0-.00]-0
		WalkerAfrican-American Museum & Resarch Center, Las Vegas, NV The museum is located in a temporary site, with its current exhibit consisting of"Black Memorabilia"reflecting our history through dolls, photos, stamps, books, magazines, newspaper articles, prints, autographs, celebrity food items, sports memorabilia, figurines, art, political memorabilia, etc. Items date back to the late 1800's, locally, nationally, and internationally. [678:-0.0-.00]-0
		Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa, ID Our mission is to teach and preserve World War II history from the home front to the war front, and aviation history from the advent of flight through the space age. [1332:-0.1-.04]-0
		Warther Carving Museum, Dover, OH Mooney Warther's carvings of the history the steam locomotive are diplayed along with arrowhead and button. [1333:-0.1-.04]-0
		Washington State Museum of History and Industry, Seattle, WA Exhibits feature Northwest themes such as the Alaska gold rush. [485:-0.0-.00]-0
		Washington State Railroads Historical Society Museum, Pasco, WA The WSRHS is dedicated to preserving the history of"All"the railroads that helped build the State of Washington. From the Great Northern Railway in the north, the Milwaukee Road in the middle, to the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, and SP&S Railway. [1032:-0.0-.00]-0
		Waterloo Village, , ?? Representing 300 years of Native American, Colonial, and 19th century Canal history. [312:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wayne County Historical Museum, Richmond, IN The Wayne County Historical Museum has an excellent pioneer collection as well as an eclectic assortment of items gathered by the founder during her travels in the early 20th century. These items include an Egyptian mummy, a samurai warriorís uniform, in addition to historical transportation vehicles, pottery, and an excellent current exhibit of historical costume. [545:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wayne County Historical Society Museum, Lyons, NY The Wayne County Historial Society Museum is housed in a former county jail and attahed sheriff's home. Built in 1854, it now houses permanent and changing exhibits that represent the industry and people of Wayne County, New York. [850:-0.0-.00]-0
		Web Museum of Calendars and Wood Types, New York, NY We feature 19th century calendars and wood types used for printing. [1334:-0.1-.04]-0
		Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Wethersfield, CT Located in the center of Connecticut's largest historic district, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum provides the quintessential New England experience. [1872:-0.8-.09]-0
		Wenham Museum, Wenham, MA A delightful Museum of Family Life, offering visitors a historic view of how we have lived, worked, dressed and played from the 17th-century to today. [998:-0.0-.00]-0
		West Point Museum, West Point, NY The oldest and largest diversified public collection of militaria in the Western Hemisphere. Located at the United States Military Academy. [1054:-0.0-.00]-0
		West Valley Museum, Woodland Hills, CA Early photos of the West San Fernando Valley, artifacts and postal history. [340:-0.0-.00]-0
		Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs, CO The emphasis of WMMI's collections is placed on the technology and technological history of metal mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American Mining West. The museum promotes research in these disciplines by making its artifact and library collections available to scholars and the interested public. [1561:-0.9-.05]-0
		Western Sonoma County Historical Society, Sebastopol, CA WSCHS administrates the West [Sonoma] County Museum, Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm, history reference rooms and archives in Sebastopol CA. WEST CTY. MUSEUM: Frequently changing displays reflecting history unique to West Sonoma County. BURBANK FARM: Remaining preserved experimental grounds of famed plant breeder, Luther Burbank. (National Register of Historic Places -- both sites.) [1708:-0.6-.07]-0
		Westford Museum, Westford, MA Perpetually changing artifacts and photographs chart the growth of this pretty and prosperous town. Cultural events include lectures, craft demonstrations, folk concerts and an annual Edgar Allen Poe commemoratve evening. [932:-0.0-.00]-0
		Westville, Lumpkin, GA Living History museum depicting life in the preindustrial south prior to 1850. contains 38 buildings, and has craftsmen demonstrating daily activities. Newsweek called westville one of the ten best out-of-the-way museums in the USA. [682:-0.0-.00]-0
		Whately Historical Museum, Whately, MA A fascinating collection of more than 4000 items that demonstrate the history of this Pioneer Valley agricultural community founded in 1771. The museum features an extensive collection of Whately pottery, maps, photos, textiles, and one of the world's largest (wooden) milkbottles. [1845:-0.4-.09]-0
		Wheels Through Time Museum, Maggie Valley, NC Wheels Through Time Museum will sweep you back in time with its astounding presentation of vintage transportation. Over 250 rare antique American motorcycles and automobiles from 1903 to present - over 90% of which are still operated regularly. [1450:-0.4-.05]-0
		Whitman Mission National Historical Site, Walla Walla, WA The mission of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman at Waiilatpu was an important way station in the early days of the Oregon Trail. The Whitmans labored to bring Christianity to the Cayuse, but deep cultural differences and a measles epidemic led to violence in the area. [987:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wibaux Museum, Wibaux, MT Wibaux, Montana Museum facility includes: Pierre Wibaux House & Office, Montana Centennial Train Car, Old Wibaux Barber Shop, and Drake Liver Stable. [1337:-0.1-.04]-0
		William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum, Huntingdon, PA The William E. Swigart Automobile Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum dedicated to preserving the history of the American automobile. Our remarkable collections have existed for more than 85 years, beginning as a private passion of our founder W. Emme The William E. Swigart, Jr. collection, believed to be the oldest in the United States, represents over a century of automotive history. Recognizing that old cars were often dismantled so that their parts could be used to create or repair some other machi [1902:-1.0-.09]-0
		William Hammond Mathers Museum, Indiana University, IN Departments of Anthropology, Folklore, and History. [244:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wilson Historical Museum, Wilson, OK The Wilson Historical Museum serves as a repository for artifacts and information starting with the oil boom and railroading days of the early 20th century from Wilson, the surrounding largely oilfield communities, and this region of south central Oklahom The Museum features period furnishings, implements and pictures. The library contains copies of virtually all Wilson newspapers, obituaries for many deceased residents of the area, albums about various facets of Wilson’s and the regions past, and an ever [1849:-0.4-.09]-0
		Winston Churchill Memorial & Library in the U.S., Fulton, MO The Christopher Wren designed church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury moved from London to Fulton. Below an extensive museum devoted to Sir Winston S. Churchill, Wren, WWII and the Cold War. [536:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA An elegant Beaux Arts mansion, Wistariahurst was home to two generations of silk manufacturers in Holyoke. Collections include decorative arts, furnishings, paintings, historic textiles and archival materials. [949:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wolfsonian, Miami Beach, FL The Wolfsonian holds more than 70,000 objects predominantly from North America and Europe, providing rich evidence of the cultural, political, and technological changes that swept the world in the century preceding the end of World War II. The collection features furniture, decorative arts, industrial design, paintings, sculpture, architectural models, works on paper, books, and ephemera. [816:-0.0-.00]-0
		World Museum of Mining, Butte, MT The World Museum Of Mining, a national historical site, is dedicated to preserving the mining, ethnic, and social history of Butte, Montana. [908:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wounded Knee Museum, Wall, SD Learn the unforgettable story of the Wounded Knee Massacre. Experience the story through vivid graphics, photographs and shocking first hand accounts. [1339:-0.1-.04]-0
		WWII Victory Museum, Auburn, IN The World War II Victory Museum, located just minutes north of Fort Wayne, is home to the world’s largest and most significant collection of military vehicles, uniforms and artifacts from the Second World War. WWII veterans admitted free of charge. Rental Most of this collection was previously housed at the Victory Memorial Museum in Belgium and contains the cost comprehensive collection of German halftracks in the world. About a dozen of the vehicles are the only ones remaining. Exhibits are in a chronolo [1456:-0.6-.05]-0
		Wyandotte Museum, Wyandotte, MI Restored 1896 Victorian home serves as the City of Wyandotte's historical museum. [679:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wylie House Museum, Bloomington, IN [778:-0.0-.00]-0
		Wyoming’s Frontier Prison, Rawlins, WY The Old Wyoming State Penitentiary in use from 1901 - 1981 is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers hour-long guided tours that take visitors through three cell blocks, the cafeteria, the grounds and the Death House. Cowboy Poets Gathering in July; Old West Summer Fest in August; Special Halloween Night Tours in October; Christmas in the Big House Craft Bazaar in December. [1799:-0.6-.08]-0
		Yakima Valley Museum, Washington, WA <A HREF="http://www.yakima.net/yakima/general/hist.htm"> Historical displays</A>, including natural history, Native American culture, fruit industry, early pioneer life, and horse-drawn vehicles. [247:-0.9-.08]-0
		Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima, WA Historical displays, including natural history, Native American culture, fruit industry, early pioneer life, and horse-drawn vehicles. [1815:-0.9-.08]-0
		Yellowstone Historic Center Museum, West Yellowstone, MT Learn how people have traveled to see Yellowstone National Park since the 1870's. Housed in an original Union Pacific Depot, 2 blocks from the Park's West Gate, the YHC displays historic stagecoaches, touring buses, memorabilia and photographs. Enjoy also a collection of dining car china used on the five railroads that brought visitors to the Park, a walking tour of the 10-acre Oregon Short Line Terminus Historic District, and programs on fires, earthquakes and more. Open daily, May-Oct. [1627:-0.5-.06]-0
		Yeshiva University Museum, New York, ?? Yeshiva University Museum (YUM)collects, preserves and interprets over 3,000 years of Jewish life, history, art and culture. It has attracted renown for its scholarly publications and changing exhibitions which reveal the panoramic landscape of Jewish culture. [1126:-0.0-.00]-0
		Yesteryear Museum, Salina, KS You won’t want to miss the restored one-room schoolhouse, one of the oldest sawmills still operating, the small-town country church (under restoration), one of the earliest steam traction engines (est. 1886) still operating, a wooden two-hole corn sheller and a wooden corn husker/shredder, both operating, and the 1930’s gas station (under restoration). [1564:-0.9-.05]-0
		York County Heritage Trust, York, PA Consists of the Historical Society Museum and Archives, the Agricultural and Industrial Museum, Bonham House(Victorial home of Horace Bonham), and Colonial Complex (Gates House, Plow Tavern, Bobb Log House and Colonial Courthouse). [1341:-0.1-.04]-0
		Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways, Mount Pleasant, MI Native American museum dedicated to sharing the rich culture and history of the Great Lakes Anishinabek. Features a permanent and changing exhibit, guided tours, research center, workshops, lectures, gift shop, cafe, and meeting rooms. Extensive collection of historical as well as modern objects, art, and artifacts from Great Lakes Native American tribes and other North American tribes. [1438:-0.1-.05]-0

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