Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium
See the world’s most unusual exhibits, learn about the world’s most intriguing people, or see them all face to face.
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Take a guided tour of the historic submarine USS RAZORBACK (SS-394), a veteran of WWII, the Cold War and Vietnam! 501-371-8320
Historic Arkansas Museum,
Visit Historic Arkansas Museum located in the state’s oldest neighborhood. Where medicine came from the herb garden and the newspaper was printed on a hand-operated press. 501-324-9351. Region CENTRAL.
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
National Landmark, constructed in early 1840’s depicting the military heritage of Arkansas from Territorial period, Civil War, World War I & II and Korean War. Visiting exhibit in the Fall: “Life Interrupted: Japanese-American experience. 501-376-4602. REGION: CAPITAL
Mammoth Spring State Park
One of the great natural wonders of mid-America, the awesome spring flows at a whopping average rate of almost 10 million gallons of 58-degree water per hour. REGION: NORTH. 870-625-7364
Old Washington Historic State Park
The state park interprets Washington from 1824-1889. Tours include visits to the Confederate Capitol, Blacksmith Shop, Weapons Museum and several residences. 870-983-2684. REGION: south.
Ozark Folk Center State Park
This “living museum” state park perpetuates the traditional pioneer skills such as quilting, furniture making, blacksmithing, tin-type photography and some 15 other cabin crafts. 870-269-3851. REGION: NORTH.
Apex Museum
The Apex Museum is full of artifacts, photographs, children's shows, presentations and more – all related to African-American culture, both past and present. 404-523-2739.
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
A panoramic presentation of the Battle of Atlanta with authentic military artifacts from the period. 404-624-1071.
Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Museum at the Atlanta History Center is one of the largest history museums in the nation, featuring award-winning signature exhibitions that tell the story of the region's people, from its earliest settlers to the international city of today.404.814.4000.
Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours
The Braves Museum & Hall of Fame is open year-round and is the starting point of Tours of Turner Field, the home of the Atlanta Braves.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
The archives is a repository of approximately 27 million pages of Jimmy Carter's White House material, papers of administration associates, including documents, memoranda, correspondence, etc. There are also 1/2 million photographs, and hundreds of hours film, audio and video tape.
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service.404-331-5190.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and artifacts from antiquity to the present.
Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery (est. in 1850) is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history w/ over 70,000 stories. Famous residents: Margaret Mitchell & Bobby Jones.
Sophie Hirsh Srochi Jewish Discovery Museum
Part of the Marcus JCC, the Discovery Museum consists of hands-on temporary and permanent exhibits depicting various aspects of Judaism.
Sweet Auburn Historic District
The Sweet Auburn Historic District reflects the history, heritage and achievements of Atlanta's African Americans.(404) 524-5441.
William Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum
The Breman celebrates and commemorates the Jewish experience and the universal themes of diversity and human dignity.(678)222-3700.
Wren's Nest House Museum
The Wren's Nest is the preserved home of Joel Chandler Harris, the 19th century Atlanta journalist who penned the Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus tales. 404-753-7735.
Austin Museum of Art
Art comes alive during Austin Museum of Art’s nationally recognized group tours. Both the downtown location and the AMOA’s original home at Laguna Gloria are interesting destinations for class trips. 512-495-9224. SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum & Sports Legends Museum
Visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Sports Legends Museums in Baltimore to experience interactive exhibits, educational programs and two locations rich in legends and heroes! 410-727-1539, ext 3033.
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Discover Heritage Walk – Hear stories of America in Baltimore – explore the Inner Harbor, Little Italy and Jonestown. Discover more than 20 of the city’s landmarks.
Baltimore Public Works Museum
Exhibits, videos, interactive computer challenges and Streetscape, an outdoor maze to explore the city's infrastructure underground. 410-396-5565.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Geppi's Entertainment Museum is a memorable trip through the history of American pop culture. Experience a timeline of nostalgic toys, comics and other collectibles highlighting familiar characters.
410-625-7093
www.geppismuseum.com
Port Discovery, The Children's Museum in Baltimore
Port Discovery Children's Museum offers three floors of educational and fun-filled exhibits and programs for children ages 2-10 and is ranked among the TOP 5 children's museums in the US. 410-727-8120.
United States Naval Academy
Provides educational tours for grades 4-12, Navy Way Boot Camps for grades 1-5 and A Path to Leadership tour for grades 10-12. 410-293-8111.
Black Heritage Trail
The Black Heritage Trail explores the history of the 19th century free Black community of Boston. (Currently closed for restoration.)
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
The Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum is a comprehensive museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. (Temporarily closed. Will re-open summer 2010).
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum provides an historical look into the late president, complete with his biography and time in the White House.
Museum of African American History
The Museum of African American History highlights the role of African Americans in New England. It covers their achievements from the colonial period to the 19th century.
Old South Meeting House
From the meeting of more than 5,000 colonists on December 16, 1773, which started the Boston Tea Party, to the present, the Old South Meeting House has been an important gathering place for nearly three centuries. Renowned for the protest meetings held here before the American Revolution, this National Historic Landmark has long served as a platform for the free expression of ideas.
Otis House Museum
The Otis House Museum "exemplifies the elegant life led by Boston's governing class after the American Revolution," according to Historic New England, its modern-day owner. Harrison Gray Otis, the house's original owner and namesake, was once Boston's mayor and a member of congress, and he made money developing the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk is New England’s premier observatory, offering 360-degree views of Boston and its most famous sites. Located at 800 Boylston St., 617-859-0648.
Sports Museum of New England
The Sports Museum promotes the history of sports in New England, and celebrates "the character of Boston sports." The museum prides itself in promoting values in sports and has some of the most interesting items from from the past.
The Bostonian Society and Old State House Museum
The Bostonian Society's mission is to strengthen the fabric of civil society by building meaningful connections to Boston and all Bostonians—past, present, and future—through the creative use of public history. (Temporarily closed).
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
One of the library's biggest attractions, the Mapparium is a three-story giant globe made from stained glass that features countries as they were mapped the year it was built: 1935.
Bruce Museum of Arts and Science Greenwich
The Bruce Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of Art and Science to enrich the lives of all people.
Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT (203-869-0376)
Bush-Holley Historic Site - Cos Cob
Located on the historic Cos Cob Harbor, home of Connecticut's first art colony, the Historical Society's facilities include the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House (circa 1730); the Visitor Center, housed in a former village post office (circa 1805); the Hugh and Claire Vanderbilt Education Center, set in a mid-19th century barn and artists' studio; the William E. Finch, Jr. Archives and historic gardens and grounds. Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT. (203-869-6899) OPEN: Tuesday - Sunday 12:00pm. - 4pm.
Danbury Railway Museum
Railway Museum offers tours, train rides, a collection of original and restored rolling stock, and railroading exhibits and artifacts. 203-778-8337. REGION: Fairfield County, South West CT.
Fire Museum
Displays of historic, antique fire fighting apparatus and equipment. Manchester, CT 06040. Tel: 860-649-9436 REGION: Hartford County, North Central CT
Historic Ship Nautilus/Submarine Force Museum
Tour the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, Historic Ship NAUTILUS and visit the Navy's official submarine museum.
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk
One of the earliest and finest surviving Second Empire Style country houses ever built in the United States. It is our ongoing mission to conserve and faithfully restore this splendid 62-room mansion while expanding educational programs on the material, artistic and social culture of the Victorian era. REGION: SOUTH WEST CT. Tel: 203-838-9799.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
A visit to the Pequot Museum is not just a class trip, It’s an adventure! Students journey back in time to see and feel history come alive as never before. Exploring new worlds, they descend a glacial crevasse, walk through a 16th century Native American village, and stand next to life-size figures of the first people of New England as they hunt a herd of caribou. Mashantucket. Tel: 860-396-6945.
Mystic Seaport
A trip to Mystic Seaport is a combination of hands-on education and unforgettable fun. Explore a working shipyard, maritime village and authentic tall ships. Immerse yourself in American history. Mystic. Tel: 860-572-5309.
Old Lighthouse Museum
Six rooms of exhibits depicting the lives of Stonington's fishermen and farmers, merchants and shipbuilders, pottery makers, blacksmiths and many other trades.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Dedicated to art, natural science and history, on 118 acres. Tel. 203-322-1646. REGION: Fairfield County, South West CT.
The Barnum Museum Bridgeport
P. T. Barnum... Entrepreneur, politician, journalist, impresario, museum owner and founder of "The Greatest Show on Earth."™ Only one man had so varied a career. Only The Barnum Museum depicts Barnum's extraordinary life and the enormous influence he exerted on 19th Century America.
Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, South West CT (203-331-1104)
The Dinosaur Place, Montville
Treat your class to a day of educational fun at The Dinosaur Place! Mine for gemstones and unearth a dinosaur skeleton. Group rates available. www.thedinosaurplace.com. 860-443-4367.
The Golden Age of Trucking Museum
Display of antique trucks ranging from the early 1900s until 1974. Exhibits focuses on the history of American truck transportation. Middlebury, CT 06762. 203-577-2181. REGION: Litchfield County, North West CT
The Institute For American Indian Studies
The Institute for American Indian Studies located in the foothills of Litchfield County is a museum and education center. Washington, CT. Tel: 860-868-0518. REGION: Litchfield County, North West CT.
Timexpo: The Timex Museum
The Timexpo - The Timex Museum is an educational tool and resource center with many opportunities for students to learn in a fun hands-on environment. 203-755-8463.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Experience the story of those who went Higher, Faster, Farther, First in Aviation & Aerospace. 214-350-1651. Dallas, NORTH TEXAS.
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, the Museum chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy through exhibitions and educational programs. 888-485-4854.
The Museum of the American Railroad
Visit the Museum of the American Railroad for a day of family fun! Tour passenger cars and see steam and diesel locomotives from the past.
Delaware History Museum
Features interactive exhibits on Delaware history, including displays of costumes, children's toys and paintings. Wilmington, DE 19801. 302-656-4106. REGION: New Castle County, Northern DE
Historical Society of Delaware
Focus on Delaware’s history and culture heritage. Museums and historic sites include Delaware History Center, Delaware History Museum, Old Town Hall, Willingtown Square, The Read House & Gardens and Historic New Castle. Wilmington, DE. Tel: 302-655-7161. REGION: New Castle County, Northern DE.
Florida Museum of Natural History
Fossils and butterflies join forces along with a host of other exhibits to provide a glimpse into the natural history of both the local and global worlds.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
A museum and much more, as visitors discover 66 acres with the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic home of John and Mable Ringling (of the famed circus), a rose garden, the Circus Museum, and the Historic Asolo Theater.
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
A panoramic presentation of the Battle of Atlanta with authentic military artifacts from the period. 404-624-1071.
Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours
The Braves Museum & Hall of Fame is open year-round and is the starting point of Tours of Turner Field, the home of the Atlanta Braves.
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site features the historic 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in Georgia.
Fort McAllister Historic Park
Home of the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. This park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking.
Fort Morris Historic Site
Stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherine's Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site’s history.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
From country legends to big band sounds and southern rock. Georgia's rich musical heritage and its worldwide impact come to life. 478-751-3334.
Historic Roswell's A Southern Trilogy
Roswell’s Southern Trilogy of historic antebellum homes; Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation each have a unique and authentic story.
Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park
This park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern U.S., occupied by American Indians from 350 to 750 A.D.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and artifacts from antiquity to the present.
National Civil War Naval Museum
Features two original American Civil War military vessels, uniforms, equipment and weapons used by the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War.
Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery (est. in 1850) is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history w/ over 70,000 stories. Famous residents: Margaret Mitchell & Bobby Jones.
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site
Guests can visit FDR's Little White House, and tour a museum that showcases exhibits, including his Fireside Chats playing over a 1930s radio, his stagecoach and a theater.
Sophie Hirsh Srochi Jewish Discovery Museum
Part of the Marcus JCC, the Discovery Museum consists of hands-on temporary and permanent exhibits depicting various aspects of Judaism.
Southeastern Railway Museum
The Southeastern Railway Museum occupies a 30+ acre site in Duluth, Georgia. It has classic steam locomotives, historic buses, tractors, and fire engines, 90 different railroad cars, and many other historic transportation items.
Telfair Museums
Permanent collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, and decorative arts contains over 4,500 objects from America and Europe, dating from the 18th-20th centuries.
Tubman African American Museum
Georgia's largest African American museum offers fourteen exhibition galleries, a resource center and magnificent 63-foot mural depicting African-American art, history and culture. 478-743-8544.
Wren's Nest House Museum
The Wren's Nest is the preserved home of Joel Chandler Harris, the 19th century Atlanta journalist who penned the Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus tales. 404-753-7735.
American Civil War Museum
A group travel destination for more than 40 years, the American Civil War Museum is the only museum in Gettysburg to orient visitors to the entire Civil War. Gettysburg. Tel: 717-334-6245.
Apex Museum
The Apex Museum is full of artifacts, photographs, children's shows, presentations and more – all related to African-American culture, both past and present. 404-523-2739.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
When school groups visit the museum there is magic in the air as students and teachers experience Long Island’s amazing aerospace heritage of discovery. Garden City. Tel: 516-572-4066.
Long Island Children's Museum
14 hands-on exhibits on the arts, literacy, science, social studies and a special exhibit on the physically challenged. Tel: 516-224-5800. REGION: LONG ISLAND NY.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Southampton
Exhibits and detailed murals that depict lifestyles and technologies of the indigenous people of Long Island. Hands on interactive learning activities.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum, 100 Montauk Highway, Southampton, Long Island, NY (631-287-4923)
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
A 43-acre complex that is a unique combination of Gold Coast-era mansion, marine and natural history museum, plus a planetarium and park with gardens, fountains, balustrades and pools. REGION: Suffolk County, LI. Tel: 631-854-5555.
The Long Island Maritime Museum, West Sayville
Exhibits and activities preserve Long Island's maritime history and heritage. Learn about Long Island, its history, environment and people. Visit the Ship's Store in the Main Gallery at the Museum where you'll find an array of nautical items.
Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Avenue, West Sayville, Long Island, NY (631-854-4979). REGION: Suffolk County, LI
Confederate Civil War Museum
Oldest museum in Louisiana, second largest Confederate collection in the nation. Civil War memorabilia on exhibit includes flags, uniforms, weapons, medical instruments. 504-523-4522. REGION: South east
Houmas House Plantation
Enjoy the South the way it was meant to be. Historic mansion with educational and entertaining tours. Costumed tour guides tell the story of sugar production.
Louisiana Children’s Museum
At this nationally-recognized museum, the official rule is ‘Please Touch!’ Captain a tugboat, anchor the news, and leave your shadow on the wall in the Shadow Trap. 504-586-0725. REGION: South East, LA.
Louisiana State Museum
A complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana’s legacy of historic events and cultural diversity. 504-568-6972. New Orleans, REGION: South East
Louisiana State Oil & Gas Museum
The importance of the oil industry and its 1900 boom town is detailed as well as early Caddo Indian relics. Tel: 318-995-6845. Oil City, REGION: NORTH WEST.
LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens
Located on the 450-acre Burden Research Plantation, Rural Life provides insight into the largely forgotten lifestyles and cultures of pre-industrial Louisiana. 225-765-2437. REGION: South east
Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Museum
Fascinating display of the history of Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier. Exhibits include floats, Mardi Gras royalty costumes and all the trappings of Mardi Gras festivities. 318-741-3019. Bossier City, REGION: NORTH WEST.
Rivertown Museums & Attractions
Kenner’s Rivertown encompasses the Daily Living Science Center, Space Station, Planetarium & Observatory, Wildlife & Fisheries, Cannes Brulees Native American Center, Mardi Gras Museum, Saints Hall of Fame. 504-468-7231. REGION: South East.
The National World War II Museum
The Museum experience is fun, interesting, and educational. It’s interactive and state-of-the-art displays, vivid exhibits, and impressive collections of World War II memorabilia. 504-527-6012
The South with Song – Frogmore Plantation/Delta Music Museum
Slaves, Sharecroppers, and their Songs of the South. Rand McNally's MUST SEE. Historical & modern plantation culture;its musical genres; live vocalist.
Abbe Museum
The Abbe Museum offers innovative exhibitions and programs on Maine’s Native American heritage. Field Trips, Outreach and Teacher Workshops. Tel: 207-288-3519.
Bangor Museum and History Center
The Bangor Museum & History Center promotes understanding and enjoyment of history to enhance people’s lives today and in the future.
Bethel Historical Society Regional History Center
Founded in 1966, the Bethel Historical Society is an independent, non-profit organization providing members and the general public with a doorway to the past from its Regional History Center in Bethel Hill village.
Boothbay Railway Village
Experience a steam train ride, historical village exhibits, and an outstanding collection of over 60 antique vehicles at The Boothbay Railway Village.
Castine Scientific Society dba Wilson Museum
The Wilson Museum uses its diverse collections and learning experiences to stimulate exploration of the natural history and cultures of the Penobscot Bay region and the world.
Dyer Library & Saco Museum
The Saco Museum is a regional museum of fine and decorative arts and historic artifacts. The Institute was founded in 1866, and is the third oldest museum in Maine.
L.C.Bates Museum of Natural History and Culture
The L.C. Bates Museum houses unique natural history and culture collections. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 207-238-4250.
Maine Folklife Center
The nation's leading collection of folklore, oral history, traditional music, and photographs of Maine and Eastern Canada. Tel: 207-581-1891
Maine Historical Society
The Maine Historical Society features revolving exhibits and collections spanning over five centuries of Maine history. Tel: 207-774–1822
Maine State Museum
The Maine State Museum provides an excellent overview for first time visitors and a place for life-long residents to refresh their memories.
Moosehead Historical Society
Explore an 1899 Victorian mansion, the Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical House, and its associated Carriage House in Greenville, Maine.
Museum of African Culture
The Museum of African Culture is the only New England museum devoted to Sub-Saharan African Art and Culture. Tel: 207-871-7188
Owls Head Transportation Museum
The Owls Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles in the world.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
The museum collections include Arctic exploration gear, natural history specimens, and art and anthropological material, produced primarily by the Inuit cultures of Labrador and Greenland.
Pejepscot Historical Society
Established in 1888, The Pejepscot Historical Society is one of Maine's oldest historical organizations, maintaining three museums and a comprehensive research collection
Penobscot Marine Museum
The principal exhibits at Penobscot Marine Museum focus on the industry of Penobscot Bay in the 19th century and illustrate what it was like to live and work on one of the great square-rigged ships in the last quarter of the 19th century, and to visit China when it truly was exotic.
Seal Cove Auto Museum
The Seal Cove Auto Museum features a wide variety of antique autos, from an 1899 DeDion Bouton to a 1924 Mercer, with a special emphasis on examples from the "Brass Era" (1895-1917).
Seashore Trolley Museum
Ride by rail through the Maine countryside aboard one of our restored early 1900's electric streetcars. Witness the sights and sounds of a very important bygone era in American transportation history. Tel: 207-967-2712
Tate House Museum
The Tate House Museum offers area students, members of the community, and visitors from around the world an intimate experience of eighteenth century life and gives them the rare opportunity “to connect with Maine’s colonial roots”.
The Brick Store Museum
The Brick Store Museum preserves the rich heritage of the Kennebunks for year-round residents, seasonal visitors and future generations through the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of its material culture. 207-985-4802.
Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House, is the finest example of residential design from the pre-Civil War era in America.
Yarmouth Historical Society
The Yarmouth Historical Society collections include a wide variety of Yarmouth-related objects such as textiles, decorative arts, tools, furniture and household items. Artifacts not currently on exhibit are accessible only by appointment. 207-846-6259.
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum & Sports Legends Museum
Visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Sports Legends Museums in Baltimore to experience interactive exhibits, educational programs and two locations rich in legends and heroes! 410-727-1539, ext 3033.
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Discover Heritage Walk – Hear stories of America in Baltimore – explore the Inner Harbor, Little Italy and Jonestown. Discover more than 20 of the city’s landmarks.
Baltimore Public Works Museum
Exhibits, videos, interactive computer challenges and Streetscape, an outdoor maze to explore the city's infrastructure underground. 410-396-5565.
College Park Aviation Museum
Interactive museum dedicated to world's oldest continually operating airfield where Wilbur Wright taught first military pilots to fly. Aircraft, hands-on exhibits, animatronics and programs. 301-864-6029.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Geppi's Entertainment Museum is a memorable trip through the history of American pop culture. Experience a timeline of nostalgic toys, comics and other collectibles highlighting familiar characters.
410-625-7093
www.geppismuseum.com
Port Discovery, The Children's Museum in Baltimore
Port Discovery Children's Museum offers three floors of educational and fun-filled exhibits and programs for children ages 2-10 and is ranked among the TOP 5 children's museums in the US. 410-727-8120.
Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Focus on the heritage of Blacks from their origin in Africa through the Trans-Atlantic passage, participation with the Underground Railroad, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments across the African Diaspora.
United States Naval Academy
Provides educational tours for grades 4-12, Navy Way Boot Camps for grades 1-5 and A Path to Leadership tour for grades 10-12. 410-293-8111.
1699 Isaac Winslow House
The 1699 Isaac Winslow House was built by the famous family that helped shape Marshfiel, and the estate is open to the public.
American Textile History Museum
The American Textile History Museum contains thousands of books, trade catalogs, business records and personal papers, prints and photographs, a growing costume collection, millions of textile samples, and hundreds of machines used in textile manufacture.
Andover Historical Society Museum
The Andover Historical Society tells the unique stories of Andover through its museum, library, archives, exhibitions and programs.
Beverly Historical Society & Museum
The Beverly Historical Society and Museum has been preserving and caring for Beverly's past since 1891. Tour one of our historic sites, learn about your family history, visit the Walker Transportation Collection or explore two floors of exhibits at the Cabot House Museum.
Boston Center for Jewish Heritage
Boston’s last remaining immigrant era synagogue, the Vilna Shul, has become a place of learning where Jewish history, culture and spirituality are open and accessible to all.
Boston University Art Gallery
Although the Boston University Art Gallery has no permanent collection, we do have four of the most unusual column capitals decorating our space.
Bourne Historical Society
The society was incorporated as a non-profit organization on December 29, 1921 for the purpose of acquiring the site of the first trade house built in 1627 by Plymouth Colony, located on the south bank of the Manomet (Monument) River which is now part of the Cape Cod Canal.
Cahoon Museum of American Art
The Cahoon Museum of American Art is a showcase for a stellar collection of the folk painting of Ralph and Martha Cahoon, as well as a choice collection of 19th, 20th and 21st century American art.
Cantor Gallery College of the Holy Cross
The permanent collection represents a broad spectrum of art and historical periods and has recently been enriched by the gift of a teaching collection comprised of historical Southeast Asian textiles from West Sumatra, and other islands of Indonesia, India and Laos.
Charles River Museum of Industry
At the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation you'll learn about the fabled Waltham Watch Company, inventions that powered america into the modern age, and vintage precision machinery in operation, powered in the traditional manner by overhead line shafts.
Concord Art Association
The permanent collection of the Concord Art Association includes a wide variety of paintings, drawings, sculpture, objects and furnishings acquired during its early years under the leadership of its founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts.
Danvers Historical Society
The Danvers Historical Society was founded in 1889 "to discover, collect and preserve objects which illustrate local history, but particularly the history, development and people of the Town of Danvers".
Davis Museum & Cultural Center
The permanent collection of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center comprises approximately 10,000 ancient to contemporary sculptures, paintings, decorative objects, and works on paper.
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park is a public museum of art established to educate as broad and diverse a public as possible about modern and contemporary American art.
Dedham Historical Society
The museum houses a distinguished collection of furnishings and artifacts ranging from pre-Columbian stone tools and the 1652 Metcalf great chair (oldest dated American-made chair, pictured below), to an excellent collection of Dedham and Chelsea pottery.
Egan Maritime Institute
On the premises of the Coffin School on Nantucket, the Egan Maritime Institute maintains a collection of fine art, maritime books, and artifacts related to the maritime world that have been collected by both founders and several generous donors.
Emily Dickinson Museum
The Museum consists of two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts, closely associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Falmouth Historical Society
Falmouth Museums on the Green contain a treasure trove of stories and artifacts that, taken together, tell the story of the town of falmouth, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg Art Museum is North Worcester County's oldest and most treasured cultural institution, founded in 1925 through a bequest of artist and educator, Eleanor Norcross.
George Peabody House Museum
Located at 205 Washington Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, the George Peabody House Museum is a preservation of American history.
Gore Place Society
This Federal period historic house is owned and operated by the Gore Place Society, a nonprofit members organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Gore Place.
Harvard Historical Society
The Harvard Historical Society collects materials which illustrate the history of the town, such as those pertaining to exploration, settlements, economics, social, religious and political development.
Harvard University Museum of Natural History
The Harvard University Museum of Natural History has many exhibits of the animal kingdom from prehistoric times and today.
Historic Deerfield, Inc
Historic Deerfield is home to one of the best public collections of art and antiques in America. Begun and formed in large part by founders Henry and Helen Flynt during a lifetime of collecting, the collection has been refined with hundreds of additions by professional staff since the mid-1970s.
Historic New England
The collections of Historic New England contain more than 100,000 objects, and is the largest assemblage of New England art and artifacts in the country.
Longfellow House
The Longfellow House is the historic home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and is operated by the National Park Service, with assistance from the Friends of the Longfellow House.
Longyear Museum
Longyear Museum, conveniently located just outside Boston and easily accessible by public transportation, offers exhibits, publications, and programs about the life of Mary Baker Eddy, one of America’s most noted women, as well as tours of several houses where she once lived.
Lynn Museum & Historical Society
Established in 1897, the Lynn Museum & Historical Society is the only organization in the city devoted to collecting, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of Lynn's rich history.
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
More than 15,000 works of art from antiquity to the present comprise the permanent collection of the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.
Museum of African American History
The Museum of African American History highlights the role of African Americans in New England. It covers their achievements from the colonial period to the 19th century.
Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Museum
Lightship baskets are unique to the island of Nantucket. The Museum exhibits and documents a wide range of Lightship Baskets from the earliest forms created in the 1850s to present-day creations.
National Heritage Museum
The National Heritage Museum boasts one of the country's finest collections of material and artifacts related to the history of American Freemasonry and fraternalism.
Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead
The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead gives a detailed history of the city and of one of its most prominent families.
Nichols House Museum, Inc.
The Nichols House Museum is open to the public as a historic house museum reflecting the domestic life of a typical family of Beacon Hill at the turn of the last century.
Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP)
The Noble & Cooley Center for Historical Preservation (NCCHP), is a non-profit corporation that preserves the regional history of manufacturing, agricultural pursuits, and rural crafts through acquisition and maintenance of significant historical buildings, machinery, historical collections and local artifacts.
Old Colony Historical Society
Housed in the 1852 Bristol Academy building designed by Richard Upjohn, the museum contains extensive collections representing the history of the Taunton region of Massachusetts.
Old Dartmouth Historical Society New Bedford Whaling Musuem
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port.
Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts
Orchard House was home to the Alcott family during the mid-late 19th century. It is known for serving as literary inspiration for Louisa May Alcott.
Otis House Museum
The Otis House Museum "exemplifies the elegant life led by Boston's governing class after the American Revolution," according to Historic New England, its modern-day owner. Harrison Gray Otis, the house's original owner and namesake, was once Boston's mayor and a member of congress, and he made money developing the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Harvard University
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Harvard University has an enormous collection of artifacts.
Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II
History, our story, be there at Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum dedicated to retelling the bi-cultural story of 17th century Plymouth colony. For more information, 508-746-1622, www.plimoth.org.
Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk is New England’s premier observatory, offering 360-degree views of Boston and its most famous sites. Located at 800 Boylston St., 617-859-0648.
Sports Museum of New England
The Sports Museum promotes the history of sports in New England, and celebrates "the character of Boston sports." The museum prides itself in promoting values in sports and has some of the most interesting items from from the past.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Cape Cod Maritime Museum's second major exhibit explores life on Cape Cod both from European and Native Peoples' perspectives.
The Chatham Historical Society
The Chatham Historical Society, founded in 1923, features 3000 objects-paintings, decorative arts, and maritime artifacts.
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
One of the library's biggest attractions, the Mapparium is a three-story giant globe made from stained glass that features countries as they were mapped the year it was built: 1935.
The Museum of World War II
The Museum of World War II,Inc., with 10,000 square feet of display area, is described by London’s Imperial War Museum as “a fully staffed private collection containing the most comprehensive display of original World War II artifacts on exhibit anywhere in the world”.
The Shirley-Eustis House & Gardner Carriage House
The Shirley-Eustis House dates back to its colonial construction by a Royal Governor and would house several prominent people of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Abbot-Spalding House Museum
Operated by the Nashua Historical Society, the federal style building was home to influential New Hampshire citizens and is now a historical site. Tel: 603-883-0015
Enfield Shaker Museum
Learn about the Shaker way of life by visiting this museum and exploring the scenic grounds and Shaker Village. Tel: 603-632-4346
Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum
Operated by the Nashua Historical Society, the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum houses changing exhibits feature authentic costuming, furnishing, and accessories from the 18th century. Tel: 603-883-0015
Portsmouth Historical Society
The collections of the Portsmouth Historical Society focus on life in Portsmouth and the surrounding region from the first English settlement here in 1623 through the early 20th century.
Strawbery Banke Museum
Through restored houses, exhibits, gardens and interpretive programs, Strawbery Banke tells the stories of many generations who settle at Portsmouth, NH from the late 17th century to the mid-20th century. Tel: 603-433-1100
Woodman Institute Museum
Visit the Woodman Institute Museum to see an variety of exhibits from rocks and fossils to mammals and butterflies. Tel: 603-742-1038
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
Guided tours are available to schools and other student or adult groups by appointment only. Call the Tour Coordinator for further information at 609-586-0616. REGION: Mercer County, Central NJ
Hoboken Historical Museum
The Museum is a volunteer organization dedicated to stimulating public interest in Hoboken's rich history with exhibits; lectures; preservation projects; historic house, garden and walking tours. There is also a Museum Shop.
Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.,
Hoboken, NJ (201-656-2240)
Imagine That Children's Museum Florham Park
A hands-on 16,000 square feet museum. Over 50 exhibits. Students explore and discover. All trips coordinated with our certified teacher on staff at all times. Private lunchrooms. Florham Park, NJ. Tel: 973-966-8000.
Montclair Historical Society
Two locations: The Israel Crane, Nathaniel Crane and Clark Houses are located at the Orange Road location, with the Clark House serving as the administrative offices and home to the Albert Payson Terhune Research Library. The Charles Shultz House, also known as Evergreens, is located at the North Mountain Avenue location.
Montclair Historical Society, 108/110 Orange Road and 30 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ. (973-744-1796).
Guided Tours most Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Group Tours available anytime by appointment.
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Madison
Presenting and interpreting the history and lifeways of the ordinary people of pre-industrial New Jersey through the preservation and exhibition of the tools, products and household objects of an earlier time.
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Main Street at Green Village Road, Madison. NJ (973-377-2982).
New Jersey Avitation Hall of Fame & Museum
GRADE LEVEL: All grades. GROUP TYPE: School, After School. PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST: Fee.
New Jersey State Museum & Planetarium
Discover, Explore, Learn. The New Jersey State Museum features collections and programs in art, history and science and a cutting edge planetarium.
Ocean County Historical Society Museum, Toms River
In the historic Pierson-Sculthorp House which was built in stages between 1820 and 1866. Permanent collections depict the life-styles and occupations of early Ocean County families, while our changing exhibits help bring to life the many stories of Ocean County, New Jersey. Regularly scheduled guided tours of the museum as well as special tours for school and community groups by appointment.
Old Barracks Museum Trenton
Enter the world of 1777 and share the trials, tribulations and joys of ordinary people living in extraordinary times. 609-396-1776
The Newark Museum
The Newark Museum’s programs offer students and educators the opportunity to integrate ‘museum learning’ into teaching. There is demonstrated proof that the inquiry/discussion methods used in object-based teaching aid students in the achievement of higher learning standards.
The Red Mill Museum Village Clinton
Located on a tranquil 10-acre site nestled along the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River in historic Clinton, New Jersey. Open from April through October, the Museum and its grounds provide a fascinating historic destination as well as a peaceful escape from the bustle of everyday life. Come learn about the past while you relax by the river!
The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ. (908-735-4101)
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center MIillville
Discover the art and heritage of American glassmaking and and see amazing hot glass blowing demonstrations. 800-998-4552
Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, Little Falls
The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is dedicated to enhancing public awareness of Sport and its role in society. Montclair. Tel: 973-655-2378.
Jewish Museum
Since 1904, offering the public visual arts from the Jewish tradition. Today the museum exhibits painting, sculpture, photography, artifacts, ceremonial art, and more.
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., NYC. (212-423-3200)
American Museum of Natural History & The Rose Center for Earth and Space
Over 42 Exhibition Halls, a giant IMAX Theater, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space. 212-769-5200.
Bard Graduate Center
Bard Graduate Center’s unique programs for schools and educators complement curricula in the arts, history, language arts, and science.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Bronx, NYC
The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum and Carriage House, Bronx, NY, invites teachers to introduce 17th & 19th-century life to their students.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NYC (718-885-1461) www.bpmm.org.
Brooklyn Historical Society
The Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) has the most comprehensive collection of Brooklyn-related materials in existence. Located @ 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NYC. Tel. 718-222-4111. PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Workshops. REGION: NYC.Tel: 718-222-4111
China Institute
Featuring exhibitions of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture and heritage, and providing the cultural and historical context for understanding contemporary China. New York, NY. Tel: 212-744-8181.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
The house which is set on a half-acre park, is Manhattan's last remaining farmhouse, built in 1784 in the Dutch Colonial style, with 18th and 19th century furniture and decorative arts as well as an exhibit on the upper Manhattan neighborhood. Saturday craft workshops.
El Museo Del Barrio
The newly reopened museum dedicated to Latin American & Latino Art. Prepresenting the diversity of art and culture in all of the Caribbean and Latin America.New York, NY 10029. REGION: New York County, NYC. Tel: 212-831-7272.
Harbor Defense Museum
The mission of the Harbor Defense Museum is to preserve the history of Fort Hamilton, and the other fortifications that defended New York City during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The museum is located in a free standing bastion located within the old fort’s dry moat. Brooklyn, NY. Tel: 718-630-4349.
Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum
One of the most successful ships in US History is now a national historic landmark, and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. History of the aircraft USS Intrepid, historical recreations and a display of various aircraft.
Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, W46th St. & 12th Ave. NYC. (212-245-0072).
Leonardo Da Vinci's Workshop
Explore Leonardo da Vinci’s 500 year old inventions from his actual notebooks as they are brought to life in in this world premiere exhibit.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of immigrant families who lived at 97 Orchard Street, an historic tenement building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations from 1863–1935.
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 108 Orchard Street, NYC. (212-431-0233).
Merchant's House Museum
New York City's only 19th century family home to survive intact with original furniture, decorative arts, and family possessions on three floors.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Discover one of the seven oldest buildings in Manhattan and one of New York City's hidden treasures!
Illustrating hotel life in the early 19th century New York City. Guided tours showing the Museum's historic past are offered starting at 11am. REGION: NYC. Tel: 212-838-6878.
Museum of American Finance
Explore the world of Wall Street at the Museum of American Finance. Educational tours are available by appointment for students of all ages.
Museum of Biblical Art
The Museum of Biblical Art is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to better understand how the narratives and symbols of the Bible have influenced the history of art and visual culture.
New York City Fire Museum
Housed in an actual Firehouse that was active during 1904-1957. Contains comprehensive collection of fire-related art/artifacts from 18th century to present. NYC. Tel: 212-691-1303.
New York City Police Museum
Visit the and have your students learn about the role of the NYPD and how it has changed over time to meet New York’s ever-changing community needs.
New York Historical Society
The oldest museum in New York, dedicated to preserving the history of New York and the nation. Exhibits, 19th Century American Paintings, and Programs focusing on the period from the 1600s to the present in NYC. New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th St. at Central Park West, NYC. (212-485-9293)
New York Transit Museum Brooklyn
Housed in an historic 1936 subway station in Brooklyn Heights, this is the nation's largest museum devoted to public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world.
Ripley's Believe it or Not!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square offers visitors the ultimate insight into the world of the odd and bizarre, as well as a glimpse into New York’s past. NYC. Tel: 212-398-3133.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC
Relive rock's greatest moments! Feel the rush of a live concert as you experience Rock’s most electrifying performances.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Discover visual and performing arts, dynamic architecture, and rich history while exploring 83 acres of parkland.
South Street Seaport Museum
The Seaport is home to the nation's largest fleet of privately maintained historic vessels, a Maritime Museum, a Children's Museum and a Maritime Craft Center. The gallery exhibits and historic ships are just the beginning of a fantastic voyage back in time. South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, NYC. (212-748-8590)
The Cloisters
High on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River this branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is housed in a medieval-style castle devoted to the art and architecture of Medieval Europe.
The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park, NYC. (212-650-2280).
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens are located in Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan.
The Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NYC (212-923-3700) admission to The Cloisters includes free same-day admission to the Main Building of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The King Tut Exhibition
Seen by over 650,000 school kids nation wide, this is the last and only chance for your students to witness the incredible artifacts of King Tut in NYC!
The National Museum of Catholic Art and History
The National Museum of Catholic Art and History (NMCAH) is the first such Catholic museum in the United States. 212-427-8000.
The Noguchi Museum
The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum is dedicated to the work of world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Interactive tours are available to students in grades Pre-K-12 and are designed and presented according to the level and interests of individual groups.
The Toy Museum of New York
The Toy Museum of NY offers a cozy environment with educational & fun exhibits, perfect for all ages, hands-on and toy invention projects available.
Tug Pegasus Preservation Project
Adults, teens and children who participate in hour-long tours aboard the tugs will learn about Maritime Culture, The Marine Industry, and The Marine Environment. 212-406-2225.
Waterfront Museum
A “floating classroom” housed aboard a one-of-a-kind restored covered wooden barge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. NYC. Tel: 718-624-4719.
Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers
Regular tour times: Tuesday - Sunday at 12PM, 2PM, and 3PM The museum is available by guided tour only.
Admission fees: $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors/Students, FREE for children 12 years old and under
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Avenue, at Dock Street, Yonkers, NY (914-965-4027)
Bard Graduate Center
Bard Graduate Center’s unique programs for schools and educators complement curricula in the arts, history, language arts, and science.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Large inland naval park is home of the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans and the USS Croaker. 716-847-1773.
Center at High Falls Visitor's Center
Located in the national register Browns Race Historic District provides visitors with
helpful guides and a marvelous overview of area history, geography, commerce and culture with exhibits and galleries. 585-325-2030.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
The house which is set on a half-acre park, is Manhattan's last remaining farmhouse, built in 1784 in the Dutch Colonial style, with 18th and 19th century furniture and decorative arts as well as an exhibit on the upper Manhattan neighborhood. Saturday craft workshops.
El Museo Del Barrio
The newly reopened museum dedicated to Latin American & Latino Art. Prepresenting the diversity of art and culture in all of the Caribbean and Latin America.New York, NY 10029. REGION: New York County, NYC. Tel: 212-831-7272.
Erie Canal Discovery Center
A new state-of-the-art interpretive center for the Erie Canal, focusing on the role that Lockport played in canal history. 716-439-0431.
Erie Canal Museum
Housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the only structure of its kind in the world. Come aboard a full size canal boat and touch the past with hands-on exhibits.315-471-0593.
Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad
The dramatic and heart-rending stories of the people who risked their lives for freedom, as well as the lasting heritage of their ancestors, can now be experienced at Freedom Crossing, the new Regional Underground Railroad Interpretive Center. 716-286-8200.
George Eastman House
Museum tells the story of photography and motion pictures—media that have changed and continue to change our perception of the world. 585-271-3361.
International Mask & Puppet Museum
Open Hand Theater is a performance center and museum celebrating the human experience through mask and puppet traditions from around the world.
Ira G. Ross Aerospace Museum
The museum tells the story of Western New York's unique aviation and aerospace heritage through the acquisition, preservation and display of aviation artifacts. 716-858-4340.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Discover one of the seven oldest buildings in Manhattan and one of New York City's hidden treasures!
Illustrating hotel life in the early 19th century New York City. Guided tours showing the Museum's historic past are offered starting at 11am. REGION: NYC. Tel: 212-838-6878.
Museum of the Hudson Highlands, Cornwall on Hudson
With 2 facilities, 1½ miles apart, that offers programs dedicated to the natural and the cultural history of the Hudson Highlands. Located about an hour north of New York City, in the area where the Hudson River cuts through the Appalachian plateau, an area of dramatic natural beauty, geographic diversity, and historical interest - includes a Natural History Hall of Live Animals, a Nature Shop and a 70 acres for nature walks and a Gift Shop.
Museum of the Hudson Highlands, Cornwall, NY, (845-534-5506) OPEN Friday - Sunday, Noon - 4pm.
New York State Museum
The Museum is dedicated to promoting inquiry and advancing knowledge in the fields of geology, biology, anthropology, and history, germane to New York State’s past, present and future. Albany, NY. Tel: 518-474-5877. For further information click on name.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodome
This historic museum of antique aviation featuring one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world. A true "living" museum of antique aviation located in Rhinebeck, New York.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodome, 11 Norton Road, Rhinebeck, NY. (845-752-3200)
Pedaling History Bicycle Museum
The Pedaling History Bicycle Museum is the largest all-bicycle museum in the world, and exhibits a complete history of the innovation, invention and development of man's first personal mechanical transportation. 716-662-3853.
Salt Museum
Discover the industry that created the City of Syracuse and supplied the nation with salt! Explore the site of an original boiling block where brine was turned into salt. 315-453-6713.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Southampton
Exhibits and detailed murals that depict lifestyles and technologies of the indigenous people of Long Island. Hands on interactive learning activities.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum, 100 Montauk Highway, Southampton, Long Island, NY (631-287-4923)
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Discover visual and performing arts, dynamic architecture, and rich history while exploring 83 acres of parkland.
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Carousel museum housed in an original factory building with an operating 1916 carousel as well as a vintage 1940s Kiddie Carousel.
The Long Island Maritime Museum, West Sayville
Exhibits and activities preserve Long Island's maritime history and heritage. Learn about Long Island, its history, environment and people. Visit the Ship's Store in the Main Gallery at the Museum where you'll find an array of nautical items.
Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Avenue, West Sayville, Long Island, NY (631-854-4979). REGION: Suffolk County, LI
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the nation's major tourist destinations and is surely the best-known sports museum in the world. Cooperstown. Tel: 888-HallOfFame. For more info click on name.
The Toy Museum of New York
The Toy Museum of NY offers a cozy environment with educational & fun exhibits, perfect for all ages, hands-on and toy invention projects available.
Waterfront Museum
A “floating classroom” housed aboard a one-of-a-kind restored covered wooden barge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. NYC. Tel: 718-624-4719.
45th Street Infantry Museum
This famous museum depicts the military history of Oklahoma from its early beginnings to the present. It includes a fascinating display of memorabilia collected from Hitler’s apartment when captured by the 45th Infantry Division. 405-424-5313. REGION: CENTRAL
Harn Homestead & 1889ers Museum
The Harn Homestead and 1889er Museum is a true glimpse into Oklahoma’s Territorial past. The existing 9.4 acres are all that remain of an original homestead acquired by William Fremont Harn in 1904. Central Region:
Oklahoma City. Tel: 405-235-4058.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Art and scultpure exhibits of the finest contemporary artists in the nation and botanical and natural gardens . The sprawling complex also contains Prosperity Junction, a 14,000 square foot turn-of-the-century western town, and three major exhibition galleries with themes on the American west and the cowboy's heritage. 405-478-2250. Cewntral Region: Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Museum of History
Museum of History presents a comprehensive historical overview of Oklahoma, from prehistoric times to oil field wildcatters to the space program. (405) -521-2491.
Oklahoma Oil Museum
Museum features oil field equipment, historic photos, authentic housing from the 1800s, and many other items relating to the oil boom days in Oklahoma. Central Region: Seminole.
Philbrook Museum of Art
This 1927 Tuscan-style estate of oilman Waite Phillips is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 918-749-7941. REGION: NORTH EAST
The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center Museum
The 24,000 square foot interactive learning museum tells the story of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. National Park Service rangers are on site daily. 405-235-3313. REGION: CENTRAL
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Exhibits and classes designed to immerse your group in Oklahoma's past (dinosaurs!), its present natural wonders, and its Native American cultures.
Tulsa Zoo And Living Museum
The Tulsa Zoo is unique for combining animal exhibits with natural history museum exhibits, offering an exciting journey into the natural world. 918-669-6600. North East Region: Tulsa.
Washington Irving Trail Museum
Exhibits about Oklahoma's fascinating past. Learn about early-day lawmen and outlaws, explorers like Washington Irving, Indian Territory's first Civil War battle, and the beginnings of country music. Central Region: Ripley.
Orlando Fire Museum
Since 2002, the City of Orlando has a wonderful and exciting place to showcase Orlando Fire Department’s history since its inception in 1885 at the Orlando Fire Museum!
Orlando Museum of Art
The Orlando Museut of Art, founded in the 1920s, holds pieces of American art from the 18th-20th centuries, work from the ancient Americas, and African art.
Winter Garden Heritage Museum
The Heritage Museum includes a large collection of local citrus labels, Native American artifacts, photographs, and railroad memorabilia dating from the days of pioneer settlement to the present in West Orange County.
American Civil War Museum
A group travel destination for more than 40 years, the American Civil War Museum is the only museum in Gettysburg to orient visitors to the entire Civil War. Gettysburg. Tel: 717-334-6245.
Anthracite Heritage Museum
Visit America’s Anthracite Heritage Museum and learn about the rarest form of all coal! 75% of the world’s supply was found here--www.anthracitemuseum.org!
Bushy Run Battlefield
Bushy Run Battlefield preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors the site of this pivotal battle fought between British and Native Americans during the conflict known as Pontiac's War (1763-64).
C.F. Martin & Company
Daily tours provide an up-close and personal view of the world's finest steel-string guitar being built. Guitar museum depicts history of past 176 years.
Canal Boat Cruises at Hugh Moore Park
Take a ride on the mule-drawn canal boat, Josiah White II. Meet our mules, George and Hank, as they pull the boat. Costumed crew tell the story of the Lehigh Canal during the 40 minute ride. Tel: 610-559-6613
Carnegie Science Center
Walk on the science side at Carnegie Science Center, featuring hundreds of hands-on exhibits, Highmark SportsWorks®, roboworld™, Cold-War era submarine, live demonstration theaters, and more.
Compass Inn Museum
Visit the Compass Inn to receive an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents that tells the story of transportation and everyday life in the early 1800's. 724-238-4983.
Erie County History Center
An organization dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of the rich history of Erie and adjacent regions including Lake Erie and its maritime traditions. Venues include museums, library and a planetarium. 814-454-1813.
Erie Maritime Museum
Enter the world of Lake Erie. Learn its history. Find out about fishing. Starting with the War of 1812 through the present day, the Erie Maritime Museum will take you through time, the people, and the events surrounding Lake Erie. 814-452-2744.
Fonthill Museum
Henry Mercer (1856-1930) build Fonthill as his home between 1908 and 1912. The concrete castle boasts 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows of varying sizes and shapes. Doylestown. Tel: 215-348-9461.
Hall of Presidents and First Ladies
The Hall of Presidents and First Ladies is the area's only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies. Tel: 717-334-5717
Heritage Discovery Center
The Heritage Discovery Center vividly tells the story of Southern and Eastern European
immigrants who settled in Johnstown around the turn of the century. 814-539-1889
Johnstown Flood Museum
Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history. 814-539-1889 ext 311.
Mercer Museum
Folk art and furnishings of early America before mechanization, in a towering concrete castle. Over 60 early American crafts and trades displayed. Doylestown, PA. Tel: 215-345-0210.
National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History immerses visitors in the history and legacy of Jewish culture. Tel: 215-923-3811
National Watch & Clock Museum
The National Watch & Clock Museum features an extensive collection of timepieces and interactive programming to engage students in learning about time.
Pearl S. Buck House
The Pearl S. Buck House promotes the legacy of Pearl S. Buck as a humanitarian devoted to improving the quality of life for children. Tel: 215-249-0100
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
Peter J. McGovern Little League® Museum; a small piece of America’s favorite pastime. Learn the history of Little League Baseball & Softball. Batting & Pitching cages. 570-326-3607. www.LittleLeague.org.
Railroaders Memorial Museum
Museum that celebrate the significant contributions of railroaders and their families to American life and industry 814-946-0834.
Senator John Heinz History Center
Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is a 275,000-square-foot museum including six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space. 412-454-6000.
The Frick Art & Historical center
The Frick Art & Historical Center is a fascinating complex of museums and historical buildings located on over five acres of lawns and gardens in Pittsburgh's residential East End.
The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and its impact on American history. Tel:215-409-6800
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
A place where you can relive the moments that made them great. The Immaculate Reception. The Home Run. Olympic gold. Super Bowls. Stanley Cups. 412-454-6000.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Three gallery floors with materials from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia. Tel: 215-898-4000
Wagner-Ritter House & Garden
The Wagner-Ritter House and Garden tells a very different story - the story of a modest, working-class family who spent their lives in "the shadow of the mills" in Johnstown's Cambria City. 814-539-1889.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA
Uncover the stories of the bold and fearless people who helped form our nation with Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia presented by PECO.
National Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum was created to help defuse violence and bigotry by celebrating America’s heritage of freedom and the wonderful diverse society it has produced. Philadelphia. Tel: 215-925-2800.
National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History immerses visitors in the history and legacy of Jewish culture. Tel: 215-923-3811
The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and its impact on American history. Tel:215-409-6800
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Three gallery floors with materials from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia. Tel: 215-898-4000
American Airpower Heritage Museum
Dedicated to preserving the complete history of World War II military aviation and the memory of the men and women who built, serviced and flew the historic World War II military aircraft. Tel: 432-563-1000. Midland. REGION: WEST TEXAS
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum
The exhibits focus of the life and accomplishments of Annie Riggs, one of the first pioneer women in the area. 432-336-2167. Fort Stockton, REGION: WEST TEXAS.
Austin Museum of Art
Art comes alive during Austin Museum of Art’s nationally recognized group tours. Both the downtown location and the AMOA’s original home at Laguna Gloria are interesting destinations for class trips. 512-495-9224. SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
Bob Ballock Texas State History Museum
Three floors of exhibits, the special effects of the Texas Spirit Theater and Austin’s only IMAX Theatre. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is a remarkable tribute to all the stories of Texas. 512-936-8746. Austin. SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Come and enjoy a day among over 40 historic aircrafts from pre-World War I through the Vietnam conflict. You will see a replica of the Red Barron’s red Tri-plane as well as our Tiger painted P-40 and much, much more! 972-380-8800.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
The museum focuses on the natural history and culture of South Texas, including relics from a 1554 shipwreck, recreations of two of the three ships used for Columbus’s voyage to the New World, an interactive weather station, a children’s section with marine activities and numerous artifacts. 361-883-2862. Corpus Christi, South & Gulf Coast.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
Discover a jewel in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The Crow Collection of Asian Art offers visitors a look into Asia. The Crow Collection of Asian Art is the only FREE museum in the Dallas Arts District and represents one of only a select group of museums in the United States solely dedicated to the arts of Asia. 214-219-2049. REGION: Dallas County, North TX.
Dallas Firefighters Museum
Children can indulge their fascination with firefighters by climbing on a hook and ladder truck as well as viewing over 100 years of firefighting history thru a collection of extinguishers, helmets, suits, uniforms, etc. 214-821-1500. NORTH TEXAS
Dublin Dr. Pepper Museum
Come visit the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant, where Dr Pepper is still bottled using the original formula! Dublin, TX. 888-398-1024.
El Paso Museum of Art
Offers free tours in English and Spanish of the permanent collections and changing exhibitions. More than 5,000 works of art. 915-532-1707. West Texas.
El Paso Museum of History
It promotes the understanding and significance of the rich multicultural and multinational history of this border region known as the Pass of the North. Through exhibits and programs, the Museum involves diverse audiences in exploring varieties of human experience and encourages individuals to explore the past and reflect on their own place in history. 915-858-1928. WEST TEXAS.
Fort Bend Museum
Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Fort Bend County from 1822 to 1945 through interactive programs. Students learn first-hand what life was like in a different time for children their own age. 281-342-6478. Richmond, South & Gulf Coast Texas.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Experience the story of those who went Higher, Faster, Farther, First in Aviation & Aerospace. 214-350-1651. Dallas, NORTH TEXAS.
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum offers engaging, entertaining and educational programs for students complementing the tours of the museum and exhibit areas. College Station. Tel: 979-691-4014.
Guinness World Record's Museum Davy Crockett's Tall Tale Ride Ripley's Haunted Adventure
History comes alive! THE GUINNESS WORLDS MUSEUM, is a state of the art, interactive experience of world record artifacts, exhibits, videos, and touch screen computers. DAVY CROCKETT’S TALL TALE RIDE takes visitors through a narrated journey of the life and times of Davy Crockett, with loveable animatronic characters, and a multitude of special effects. For more information, call 210-226-2828.
Historic Brownsville Museum
The Historic Brownsville Museum, opened in 1986, houses a variety of exhibits that interpret events from Brownsville’s past. These exhibits include data from the earliest military fort in our area, the arrival of French teaching nuns and displays of agricultural and ranching tools. 956-548-1313. Brownsville, SOUTH & GULF COAST
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards-4 Hours of Fun
4 Hours of Fun Educational Program in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards allows students of all ages enjoy the historical walking tour as the old west comes to life though the sights and sounds. 817-625-9715. REGION: Tarrant County, North Central TX.
Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum
Interprets aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, as well as the prehistory of the Panhandle region through indoor and outdoor exhibits. 806-857-2458. Fritch, Panhandle
Legends of the Game Baseball Museum & Ameriquest Field in Arlington
Celebrate America’s Pastime in one of the nation’s premier sports museums! Also tour the most exciting areas in Ameriquest Field. Arlington. 817-273-5099. REGION: Dallas County, North Central TX.
National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame
This fascinating museum highlights the role of African, Native, Hispanic, and European-Americans in the great adventure of the American West. 817-534-8801. Fort Worth, North Texas.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth’s Cultural District is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring the extraordinary accomplishments of women of the American West. 817-336-4475. REGION: Tarrant County, North Central TX.
National Scouting Museum
Looking for a new place to take your students in the Dallas area? The National Scouting Museum has exactly what you’re looking for! Irving. Tel: 800-303-3047. REGION: Dallas County, North Central TX.
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, the Museum chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy through exhibitions and educational programs. 888-485-4854.
Stark Museum of Art
The Stark Museum of Art houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts reflecting the land, people, and wildlife of the American West. For more information, call 409-886-ARTS (2787)
The Grace Museum
Offers a visit to the past in its’ historically renovated 1909 mission-revival style building plus interactive children's exhibits in science, social studies and the arts. Tel: 325-673-4587. Abilene. WEST TEXAS.
The Museum of the American Railroad
Visit the Museum of the American Railroad for a day of family fun! Tour passenger cars and see steam and diesel locomotives from the past.
The W.H. Stark House
William Henry and Miriam Lutcher Stark spent a lifetime collecting rare and unique decorative objects. Today visitors may explore and experience their fully restored 1894 Victorian home. For more information, call 409-883-0871.
Bennington Museum
Bennington Museum celebrates the colonial history of Bennington, VT and more specifically the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington in 1777 and has explanded to include the legacy of Southern Vermont and its neighboring regions. Tel: 802-447-1571
Billings Farm and Museum
A living museum of Vermont’s rural past, as well as a working dairy farm. Woodstock, VT. Tel: 802-457-2355. For more info click on name.
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
The Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is a museum of natural science and history as weoll as Vermont's only public planetarium. Tel: 802-748-2372
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
The oldest chartered community history museum in the United States, the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History has been open since 1882. Tel: 802-388-2117
Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
Hildene was built by Todd Lincoln, the only child to survive into maturity of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, as a summer home at the turn of the 20th century. Come visit the home, gardens, and surrounding grounds. Tel: 802-362-1788/800 578-178.
Mount Independence State Historic Site
In 1776 Mount Independence was one of the largest military communities in North America. Today, explore the grounds of this historic Revolutionary War site. Tel: 802-759-2412/802-948-2000
Museum of Black WWII History
The Museum of Black WWII History seeks to educate the public on the heroic role of 1.1 million African Americans who served in World War II. Tel: 802-823-5519
