This category contains references and resources on museums and the museum profession including professional associations, museum studies, and collections care and management.
Subcategories 8
Related categories 1
Sites 31
- Austrian Architectural Foundation A national platform of different institutions to increase the public awareness of architecture as an important cultural factor through exhibitions and publications. Located in Vienna. (German and English)
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) One of the leading professional appraising organizations.
- Lord Cultural Resources International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional.
- Getty Research Institute Features a variety of arts and education programs and tools. Resources include online library, photograph and provenance databases, workshops, and grant information.
- Accessible Archives Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.
- Museum Security Network Cultural property protection against malicious intent.
- American Association for State and Local History Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.
- Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC) Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.
- Museum Jobs Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Visitor Studies Association International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites.
- Snapdragon Workshops Specializing in educational workshops within museums, galleries and outreach to schools and community arts projects. Includes details of programs and links. Based in the United Kingdom.
- Museum Computer Network Dedicated to fostering the cultural aims of museums through the use of computer technologies. Includes online newsletter, special interest group pages, lists of museum web sites, a searchable vendor marketplace.
- Indian Art: Lost and Rarely Found Account on the extent of thefts of antiques from museums, and the trade in them.
- Museum Market A portal for museum information for museum professionals. Listings for museums, associations and service providers.
- Arts Policy and Management, City University Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management.
- DataTECH A portal linking to research, funding opportunities, technical, and organizational resources.
- Point2Explore Touch screen exhibit games and programs designed for children of all ages, to educate visitors, and to inform. Customizable for theme, content, or venue.
- Museums and the Web A professional look at internet initiatives launched by museums worldwide.
- Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) An independent network providing representation and information for the museum community of Europe.
- E. Verner Johnson and Associates Museum architects and planners helping museums plan and design successful buildings.
- Chicago Appraisers Association Museum and charitable donation appraisals.
- Museum Services Moving and transport, installation, conservation, custom and archival framing, climate-controlled storage, exhibit development, packing and crating, and collection documentation and management. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- John Cronin & Associates Archaeological, conservation, and heritage services to government agencies, local authorities, private developers and community groups. Staff, consultants, and contact information.
- Brian Debnam: Arts and Cultural Consultancy Profile, projects, feasibility studies, education and training, research, news, and contact information.
- Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles Sourcing of antique textiles for private collectors, museums, and institutions. Services include valuation, conservation, research, and photography. Located in London.
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee.
- Electronic Museum Web resource for technical managers, developers, authors or any other professionals who are using the web, kiosk or similar technologies in a museum context.
- Culture 24 Stories, arts and museum news, notices, reviews, features and trails, and promotes publicly-funded UK museums, galleries, archives and heritage attractions. Located in Brighton.
- Art Museum Network A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.
- Global Museum An international museum site with stories, employment and resources for the museum professional and those with an interest in museums.
- European Network of Science Centers and Museums ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.