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  • 1

    Yale University

    yale.edu
    A leading private, independent research institution. Founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut.... More
    From the site: In 1981, $100,000 was raised from various Yale alumni, including Jim Rogers (co-founder of the Quantum hedge fund with George Soros) and Barton Biggs (former chairman of Morgan Stanley Investment Management). The money was donated to the Yale Endowment and designated to be advised by a group of undergraduates. The Group used to have an official advisor from the Yale Endowment, but is now independent. Still, the holdings of the Group are considered to belong to the Endowment. ...

  • 2

    Smithsonian Institution

    si.edu
    Composed of sixteen museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and numerous research facilities i... Moren the United States and abroad.
    From the site: OP&A keeps abreast of new developments, methods, and best practices in the museum field, and it also builds on private and nonprofit experiences to ensure awareness of the most current and innovative approaches to dealing with SI interests, opportunities, and challenges. The OP&A team includes highly skilled and experienced professionals, who routinely host a number of interns and fellows who not only supplement the permanent staff but bring fresh perspectives to OP&A's work. ...

  • 3

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    metmuseum.org
    Features information on upcoming museum events, fine art exhibits, special exhibitions, the Met... More collection and art galleries online.
    From the site: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Visitor Information お客様へのご案内 ... Copyright © 2000–2007 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • 4

    Museum of Modern Art

    moma.org
    Research affiliation: Research Library Group.... More
    From the site: The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. Through the leadership of its Trustees and staff, ...

  • 5

    National Science Foundation

    nsf.gov
    Opportunities for research and education funding in all areas of science and engineering.... More
    From the site: OLPA has five sections that provide information about the NSF's science and engineering research and education: Congressional Affairs, Media and Public Information, Communications Resources, Issues Development, and Special Projects. ... The Congressional Affairs section provides information on major NSF-related legislation, a calendar of hearings, hearing testimony and summaries, ...

  • 6

    Tate Gallery

    tate.org.uk
    Home of the national collections of British art and international modern art. Online exhibits i... Morenclude 8,000 works of art.
    From the site: Tate has been publishing since 1932 and is one of the world's leading art publishers. Our aim is to produce books on the visual arts that are authoritative, accessible and affordable, combining the latest scholarship with the highest quality illustrations. Within these pages, you'll find our complete list of published and soon to be published titles, enabling you to buy direct from our online shop. ...

  • 7

    The Exploratorium

    exploratorium.edu
    Hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. Site provides interacti... Moreve online exhibits and exhibitions, activities, science news, and publications, general information about the museum. Located in San Francisco, California.
    From the site: Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception. ... Exploratorium stands in the vanguard of the movement of the "museum as educational center." It provides access to, and information about, science, nature, art, and technology. This unique museum was founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. ... Here are some Exploratorium images for you to enjoy. * ...

  • 8

    Victoria and Albert Museum

    vam.ac.uk
    Features the decorative arts. Founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and de... Moresign, and renamed in 1899 in honour of Queen Victoria.
    From the site: Children investigate a display in the Childhood Galleries (click image for larger version) ... The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. The Museum is part of the V&A family of museums, and houses the national childhood collection. ...

  • 9

    Europeana

    europeana.eu
    Multi-lingual online collection of millions of digitized items from European museums, libraries... More, archives and multi-media collections, with procedures for content providers.
    From the site: Europeana: digital paintings, books, films and archives Europeana – the European digital library, museum and archive – is a 2-year project that began in July 2007. It will produce a prototype website giving users direct access to some 2 million digital objects , including film material, photos, paintings, sounds, maps, manuscripts, books, newspapers and archival papers. The prototype will be launched in November 2008 by Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media.

  • 10

    American Museum of Natural History

    amnh.org
    Institution for scientific research and education, with collections of more than 32 million spe... Morecimens and artifacts. Includes a visitor's guide, collection details, programs, online ticket sales, hours, and directions to the location in New York City.
    From the site: The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), founded in 1869 and located in New York City, is one of the world's great scientific, educational and cultural institutions. The Museum supports research divisions in Anthropology, Paleontology, Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, and the Physical Sciences and houses more than 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts. Examples of current research areas include molecular genetics, biodiversity, global warming and stellar collisions. ...

  • 11

    Centre Pompidou

    centrepompidou.fr
    Focused on modern and contemporary art. Provides a virtual tour, databases, a floor plan, a new... Moresletter request form, hours, admission rates, and directions to the location in Paris, France. [French, Spanish and English]

  • 12

    Art Project, powered by Google

    googleartproject.com
    Explore 17 museums from around the world with hundreds of artworks photographed in extremely hi... Moregh resolution. Also enables to create and share own collections of masterpieces.

  • 13

    Musee du Louvre

    louvre.fr
    Official site provides its history, collections, a virtual tour, and a schedule of events.

  • 14

    Natural History Museum (UK)

    nhm.ac.uk
    Research affiliation: Research Library Group.... More
    From the site: The countdown begins to the opening of a giant cocoon, part of the Museum's landmark Darwin Centre building. ... Novice or expert, everyone's a skating star at the Museum's Ice Rink. 06 Nov 2008 - 18 Jan 2009 ... Relax with a drink, tapas and enjoy some great events at the Museum after hours. 28 Nov 2008, 17:15 ... Terms of use © 2008 The Natural History Museum.

  • 15

    The British Museum

    britishmuseum.org
    Houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts, highlights of which can be viewed online. ... MoreIncludes visitor information, events and exhibitions programme, current research projects, gallery guides and teaching resources.
    From the site: The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. Access to the collection is free. The Museum was based on the practical principle that the collection should be put to public use and be freely accessible. ...

  • 16

    Guggenheim Museum

    guggenheim.org
    Modern and contemporary international art. Located in Manhattan, New York.

  • 17

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

    ushmm.org
    Research affiliation: Research Library Group.... More
    From the site: The National Event Calendar About the Holocaust provides information about events sponsored by members of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO), a network of organizations for the advancement of Holocaust programming, awareness, education and research. The calendar is maintained by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. ...

  • 18

    Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of Natural History

    mnh.si.edu
    Offers a collection of over 124 million objects, displayed on two floors of the museum. Offers ... Morea virtual tour, a calendar of events, educational resources, and a directory. Located in Washington, DC, United States.

  • 19

    The Franklin Institute Science Museum

    fi.edu
    Take a virtual tour or find out about events, exhibits, and membership. Located in Philadelphia... More, Pennsylvania.
    From the site: T he Franklin Institute Resources for Science Learning website, www.fi.edu/learn , is an effort of the Educational Technology Programs team. The team is part of The Franklin Institute's Center for Innovation in Science Learning (CISL) . Email us about the site here, and continue down the page to find out more about Resources for Science Learning. Your personal information will not be shared with any party outside The Franklin Institute. All fields in the contact form are required . ...

  • 20

    Madame Tussaud's

    madametussauds.com
    Provides access to Madame Tussaud's London, London Planetarium and Rock Circus as well as Madam... Moree Tussaud's in Europe and the USA.

  • 21

    The National Gallery

    nationalgallery.org.uk
    Houses over 2,300 paintings covering all schools of European art from the 1250 to 1900. Include... Mores details of the galleries, hours and directions. Free admission. Located in London. [French, German, Italian, Spanish, English, Japanese, Russian].
    From the site: There will also be a link to the database from the National Gallery’s website www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Visitors to 'Discoveries' will have access to the database through a kiosk positioned in the exhibition space. ... For public information, please contact 020 7747 2885 or information@ng-london.org.uk The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN www.nationalgallery.org.uk

  • 22

    Smithsonian National Museum of American History

    americanhistory.si.edu
    A collection of more than 3 million artifacts displayed in exhibits and within the archives tha... Moret focuses on American history and culture, and includes public and educational programs.

  • 23

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art

    lacma.org
    Holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. Ex... Morehibition highlights, online art collection, education program information, and an online store.
    From the site: With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract nearly a million visitors annually. ...

  • 24

    Royal Academy of Arts

    royalacademy.org.uk
    The Royal Academy's collection includes the finest examples of fine arts from the 18th century ... Moreto the present. Located in London.
    From the site: Publication dates 2006 Spring 1 March Summer 24 May Autumn 4 September Winter 15 November Contact details for subscriptions Email mailorder@royalacademy.org.uk Telephone 0800 634 6341 (UK only) Telephone +44 20 7300 5841 (outside UK) Contact details for advertising Telephone 020 7300 5661/5657 Email jane.grylls@royalacademy.org.uk (sales)

  • 25

    National Gallery of Art

    nga.gov
    Research affiliation: Research Library Group.... More
    From the site: Violet/Black Zone Study, 1996 acrylic, charcoal, and graphite on 3 attached sheets of paper, overall: 30 1/4 x 66 7/8 in.

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