Support our latest restoration efforts! We are a nonprofit museum that relies on generous supporters like you. Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial is located on the Camden Waterfront, and is open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with final boarding at 4:00 P…
Since our 1821 founding, Amherst has demonstrated the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking. Today, our mission is more imperative than ever, and we’re prepared to meet the challenge. Small classes, an open curriculum, and a singula…
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a cultural and educational research center that promotes a comprehensive understanding of the significance of civil…
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum offers volunteer opportunities in all areas of the museum’s operation—from behind-the-scenes roles to working on the front lines. Our volunteer program prides itself on making the most of our volunteers’ time, knowledge…
The Black Diamond Historical Society was formed by a small group , led by Carl and Ann Steiert (photo below), who decided to honor the nation’s bicentennial by preserving a little bit of America right at home. Many felt a strong concern for the disappearing bu…
About Bloedel Reserve Our Vision Reciprocity with the land contributes to a healthy, sustainable, and inspired future. Our Mission We celebrate beauty by cultivating our environment, building community, and deepening relationships with the natural world. The P…
The museum is closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Visit our Exhibition page to learn more about what is on view. Many of our programs and events are free too! However, some special events like workshops and f…
C hicago-born artist Frederic Clay Bartlett created Bonnet House in 1920 on South Florida oceanfront land given to him and his second wife, Helen Louise Birch, by her father, Hugh Taylor Birch, a prominent Chicago attorney, real estate investor, and naturalist…
Founded in 1913 by a group of teachers in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Boston Children’s Museum began a “hands–on” tradition long before that phrase became commonplace. Collections were vital to the early Museum and led the way forward to today’s Museu…
A man named William Lord was born at Kennebunk Landing in 1799. In 1820, William married Sarah Cleaves of Biddeford, and they lived at 20 Summer Street. The home still stands and is now known as the William Lord Mansion, a private residence. It was here that W…
Journey across the globe in Horse Power, an epic, heartwarming story that celebrates the extraordinary bond between humans and horses and explores how these remarkable animals have shaped our history, ...
The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories:Stories of Route 66” exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living,working and…
Ogden Museum of Southern Art and The New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are proud to present the 13th Annual HBCU Art Showcase. Established 13 years ago, this partnership was created to celebrate the artistic…