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A selection of our colleagues demonstrate a fascination with us looking at objects, and with objects looking at us, which is why we list them (''below''): | A selection of our colleagues demonstrate a fascination with us looking at objects, and with objects looking at us, which is why we list them (''below''): | ||
| − | == Road | + | == Road Trips: Real Places We Like == |
[http://dc.about.com/od/smithsonianmuseums/p/AnacostiaMuseum.htm The '''Anacostia Museum''' focuses on the families and neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. and the history and culture of African Americans nationwide.] | [http://dc.about.com/od/smithsonianmuseums/p/AnacostiaMuseum.htm The '''Anacostia Museum''' focuses on the families and neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. and the history and culture of African Americans nationwide.] | ||
| − | [http://www.barnum-museum.org/ The '''Barnum Museum of Natural History''' in Bridgeport, Connecticut: Mother Nature's world | + | [http://www.barnum-museum.org/ The '''Barnum Museum of Natural History''' in Bridgeport, Connecticut: Mother Nature's world — P.T. Barnum-style!.] |
[http://ucmmuseum.com/ The '''UCM Museum''' in Abita Springs, Louisiana, offers you an unforgettable time, viewing dioramas of "Aliens Landing at Mardi Gras!"] | [http://ucmmuseum.com/ The '''UCM Museum''' in Abita Springs, Louisiana, offers you an unforgettable time, viewing dioramas of "Aliens Landing at Mardi Gras!"] | ||
| − | == Museumology | + | == Museumology: Other Museums and Museums-about-Museums == |
[http://www.cityreliquary.org/ The '''City Reliquary''' in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of our favorite ''Civic Organizations,'' with a new-old perspective on New York City.] | [http://www.cityreliquary.org/ The '''City Reliquary''' in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of our favorite ''Civic Organizations,'' with a new-old perspective on New York City.] | ||
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[http://pem.org/museum/ The '''Peabody Essex Museum''' in Salem, Massachusetts houses ''wonders!''] | [http://pem.org/museum/ The '''Peabody Essex Museum''' in Salem, Massachusetts houses ''wonders!''] | ||
| − | == Local Interest: Our Colleagues for a Great Local | + | == Local Interest: Our Colleagues for a Great Local Trip == |
[http://www.americanprecision.org/ The '''American Precision Museum''' in nearby Windsor, Vermont is both a world renowned repository for machine tools, and a record of the Upper Valley's long history on technology's cutting edge.] | [http://www.americanprecision.org/ The '''American Precision Museum''' in nearby Windsor, Vermont is both a world renowned repository for machine tools, and a record of the Upper Valley's long history on technology's cutting edge.] | ||
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[http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/rauner/manuscripts/ The '''Dartmouth Special Collections''', where our friends curate valuable collections of '''human hair''' and, of course, '''Daniel Webster's socks'''!] | [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/rauner/manuscripts/ The '''Dartmouth Special Collections''', where our friends curate valuable collections of '''human hair''' and, of course, '''Daniel Webster's socks'''!] | ||
| − | [http://www.hartfordhistory.org/ The '''Hartford Historical Society''''s official | + | [http://www.hartfordhistory.org/ The '''Hartford Historical Society''''s official Web site. *White River Junction is a village within the town of Hartford, Vermont.] |
| − | [http://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/ The '''Fairbanks Museum''' in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is located just one hour north of the Main Street Museum | + | [http://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/ The '''Fairbanks Museum''' in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is located just one hour north of the Main Street Museum — an hour well spent to reach this fascinating and stately institution.] |
[http://www.uvm.edu/~fleming/ The '''Robert Hull Fleming Museum''' in Burlington, Vermont has art and ''Vermontiana'' galore! The Main Street Museum has co-curated shows of artifacts there, too.] | [http://www.uvm.edu/~fleming/ The '''Robert Hull Fleming Museum''' in Burlington, Vermont has art and ''Vermontiana'' galore! The Main Street Museum has co-curated shows of artifacts there, too.] | ||
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[http://www.ramp-vt.org/ At the '''Rockingham (Vermont) Arts and Museum Project''', they're excited about art! And downtown revitalization! And trains! Just like we are!] | [http://www.ramp-vt.org/ At the '''Rockingham (Vermont) Arts and Museum Project''', they're excited about art! And downtown revitalization! And trains! Just like we are!] | ||
| − | [http://vermonthistory.org/ Check out the '''Vermont Historical Society'''. Their '''Pavilion Building in Montpelier''' is home to the stuffed catamount. And don't forget ''' | + | [http://vermonthistory.org/ Check out the '''Vermont Historical Society'''. Their '''Pavilion Building in Montpelier''' is home to the stuffed catamount. And don't forget the '''Vermont History Center''' in Barre, Vermont.] |
| − | == Relics | + | == Relics From the War Between the States == |
[http://www.confederatemuseum.com/ '''Confederate Memorial Hall''' in New Orleans has Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard's slippers on display!] | [http://www.confederatemuseum.com/ '''Confederate Memorial Hall''' in New Orleans has Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard's slippers on display!] | ||
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[http://www.oldcourthouse.org/ At the '''Old Courthouse Museum''' you can see all the cannonballs those d--n Yankees fired at Vicksburg!] | [http://www.oldcourthouse.org/ At the '''Old Courthouse Museum''' you can see all the cannonballs those d--n Yankees fired at Vicksburg!] | ||
| − | [http://www4.vmi.edu/museum/ And at the '''Museum of the Virginia Military Institute | + | [http://www4.vmi.edu/museum/ And at the '''Museum of the Virginia Military Institute''', back in Lexington, Virginia and across the street from Traveller, Little Sorrel, the horse of Stonewall Jackson, is on display.] |
== The Bigger Picture == | == The Bigger Picture == | ||
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== Virtual Places We Like == | == Virtual Places We Like == | ||
| − | [http://www.dimemuseum.com/ The wondrous '''Dime Museum''', formerly of Baltimore, is sadly no longer in one physical location. But at their excellent ''' | + | [http://www.dimemuseum.com/ The wondrous '''Dime Museum''', formerly of Baltimore, is sadly no longer in one physical location. But at their excellent '''Web site''' you can learn all about this homage to the Age of Barnum.] |
[http://www.freakatorium.com/ Look! It's the '''FREAKATORIUM!''' Let's hear it for the fabulous '''Johnny Fox!'''] | [http://www.freakatorium.com/ Look! It's the '''FREAKATORIUM!''' Let's hear it for the fabulous '''Johnny Fox!'''] | ||
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[http://www.kirchersociety.org/ The '''Athanasius Kircher Society''' proves conclusively that the internet is the 21st century's Cabinet of Curiosities.] | [http://www.kirchersociety.org/ The '''Athanasius Kircher Society''' proves conclusively that the internet is the 21st century's Cabinet of Curiosities.] | ||
| − | [http://www.lostmuseum.cuny.edu/home.html The '''Lost Museum''' is home to a '''virtual P. T. Barnum's American Museum''' | + | [http://www.lostmuseum.cuny.edu/home.html The '''Lost Museum''' is home to a '''virtual P. T. Barnum's American Museum''' — on-line!] |
| − | [http://www.roguetaxidermy.com/index.php The '''Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermy''' has a | + | [http://www.roguetaxidermy.com/index.php The '''Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermy''' has a Web site. They also give tours of garbage dumpsters in Manhattan's Chinatown, in search of rare specimens.] |
[http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ '''Roadside America''': Two words that say it all.] | [http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ '''Roadside America''': Two words that say it all.] | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 2 August 2008
A selection of our colleagues demonstrate a fascination with us looking at objects, and with objects looking at us, which is why we list them (below):
Contents
Road Trips: Real Places We Like
Museumology: Other Museums and Museums-about-Museums
The Creation Museum in Cincinnati is a Biblical science museum—O My!.
The Palace of Wonders in Washington, D. C. Where will you ever see another one like it?
Natural History Collections
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts houses wonders!
Local Interest: Our Colleagues for a Great Local Trip
AVA Gallery and Art Center, our friends and neighbors in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
The Hood Museum at nearby Dartmouth College has a mermaid!
Relics From the War Between the States
Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans has Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard's slippers on display!
The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia, is well worth a visit.
At the Old Courthouse Museum you can see all the cannonballs those d--n Yankees fired at Vicksburg!
The Bigger Picture
The Southern Poverty Law Center keeps the spotlight on many of today's concerns.
Virtual Places We Like
Look! It's the FREAKATORIUM! Let's hear it for the fabulous Johnny Fox!
The Lost Museum is home to a virtual P. T. Barnum's American Museum — on-line!
Roadside America: Two words that say it all.
Weird America seems to be as enamored of the Main Street Museum as we are of Joe Citro!
