Regular listings | San Diego Zoo A great place to learn about many different kinds of animals. The site has information to help you plan your visit to the zoo, and provides a list of the many interesting animals you can see there. You can also find details about becoming a member of the San Diego Zoo, something that is helpful for those planning regular visits. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/ |
| Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution, based in Washington D.C., is one of America's most famous educational facilities. Find information on its museums, research centers and artworks. Admission is free to most of the Institution’s museums. http://www.si.edu/ |
| Montshire.net The Montshire Museum of Science, based in Vermont, is dedicated to science education including astronomy, light and optics, animals and more. Find detailed explanations of the museum’s exhibits, programs and membership benefits. One of the museum’s great attractions is the surrounding acres of forest and nature trials. There is information on employment, internship and volunteer opportunities for those interested in supporting the museum. http://www.montshire.org/ |
| Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum An educational organization based in Washington D.C. The site has information on the museum's many impressive exhibits including important American spacecrafts. You will find visitor information to help you plan your visit to this museum, including hours and exact location. http://airandspace.si.edu/ |
| San Francisco Zoological Society Visit the San Francisco Zoo and learn about a variety of animals. You can see giraffes, monkeys, tigers, flamingos, storks, tortoises and more. The Society’s website has extensive information on animal conservation including programs on saving eagles and wild cats. http://www.sfzoo.org/ |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum This memorial museum, located in Washington DC, is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and preventing future genocides. The site has a Holocaust encyclopedia that helps people learn about this seminal event of twentieth century history. http://www.ushmm.org/ |
| Royal Ontario Museum The Royal Ontario Museum, located in Toronto, is one of Canada's largest and oldest museums. At the Cultural and Natural History Galleries, you will find Chinese temple art, European art, dinosaurs and mammals. There is also information on the Museum's temporary exhibitions. http://www.rom.on.ca/ |
| BAMPFA The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific film archive is a cultural organization based at the University of California at Berkeley. You can find out which films are exhibited at the archive. You can also find out how to become a member of this institution on the site. http://bampfa.berkeley.edu/ |
| Exploratorium The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art and human perception. The website has a variety of online exhibits on everything ranging from Artic science, climate change to microscopic imaging of cells. You can also find visitor information for the museum here. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ |
| J. Paul Getty Trust The J. Paul Getty Trust is an educational organization that promotes the study and understanding of art. You can find out about the various artistic exhibitions put on by the Trust on this website. One can also find out about upcoming lecture, family events and other activities on the site's Event's Calendar. http://www.getty.edu/ |
| Museum of Science The Museum of Science, based in Boston, is a great place to learn about the history and current state of science. The website has information on the museum's hours and location to help you plan your visit. The site also has a special section for educators who may want to use the museum as part of their teaching. http://www.mos.org/ |
| Newseum An American museum dedicated to the news media and American society. You can find out about the museum's exhibits including the 9/11 Gallery, Berlin Wall Gallery and more. The museum's website also has details on the theaters based there that screen documentaries and other films about the news media. http://www.newseum.org/ |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a cultural organization that brings art and art education to the city of Philadelphia. You can find information on the museum's upcoming events and collections from this website. The website also provides a number of recent podcasts on art subjects. http://www.philamuseum.org/ |
| The Museum of Ceramics The Museum of Ceramics is a museum dedicated to this special kind of pottery. Based in Ohio, the museum is free to members of the Ohio Historical Society. The website also has information on the East Liverpool Potteries. You can also purchase items from the museum gift shop here. http://www.themuseumofceramics.org/ |
| Frye Art Museum The Frye Art Museum is a free American museum dedicated to educating the public about representational art. You can learn about the museum's publications and exhibitions on this website. The site also has special programs for students and teachers interested in art. http://fryemuseum.org/ |
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