Teacher Resources
Curriculum Links
Museums
American Memory Historical Collections
American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/
The Archaeology Channel
Explore the human cultural heritage through streaming media. Travel through time and feel the thrill of discovery. Examine the wonderful diversity of the human experience!
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
Exploratorium
The museum of science, art and human perception.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
The Franklin Institute Online
The Institute’s mission remains public science and technology education - through interactive exhibits, theater-based programming, educational programs and outreach.
http://www2.fi.edu/
The Museum of Broadcast Communications
To collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform, and entertain through our archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to our resources.
http://www.museum.tv/
Museum Spot
A free information resource center that simplifies the search for the very best and most useful museum information on the Web.
http://www.museumspot.com/
MuseumStuff.com
FIND MUSEUMS ON THE INTERNET -- We have 1000's of museums, zoos, historical societies and related organizations in our database.
http://www.museumstuff.com/
National Air and Space Museum
Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight.
http://www.nasm.si.edu/
National Gallery of Art
To serve the United States of America in a national role by preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art, at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
http://www.nga.gov/
Smithsonian
The world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo.
http://www.si.edu/
Smithsonian Kids
Smithsonian museum online - just for kids!
http://www.smithsonian.kids.us/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stimulates leaders and citizens to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy. A public-private partnership, federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanence, and donors nationwide make possible its educational activities and global outreach.
http://www.ushmm.org/