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International Cultural Property Protection - http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/
From the US Information Agency, Cultural Property Advisory Committee. Covers issues dealing with the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property as well as requests by countries for import restriction on archeological or ethnographical artifacts. |
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Museum Computer Network - http://www.mcn.edu/
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. |
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American Association for State and Local History - http://www.aaslh.org/
Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history. |
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ABZU Bibliography - http://www.etana.org/abzu/
From the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago: links for all aspects of the Ancient Near East. |
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European Network of Science Centers and Museums - http://www.ecsite.net
ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries. |
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Art Museum Network - http://www.amn.org/
A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database. |
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American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - http://www.appraisers.org/
One of the leading professional appraising organizations. |
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The 24 Hour Museum - http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
Stories, arts and museum news, notices, reviews, features and trails, and promotes publicly-funded UK museums, galleries, archives and heritage attractions. Located in Brighton. |
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Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) - http://www.ne-mo.org
An independent network providing representation and information for the museum community of Europe. |
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Museum Jobs - http://www.museumjobs.com
Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK. |
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Museum Security Network - http://www.museum-security.org/
Cultural property protection against malicious intent. |
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International Committee on Museum Security (ICMS) - http://www.icms.boom.ru/
ICOM committee which provides information to museums and museum professionals about security issues. |
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Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC) - http://www.museum-employment.com/
Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences. |
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http://www.utoronto.ca/mouseia/ - http://www.utoronto.ca/mouseia/
Online resources for museology and for museum professionals, maintained by the Museum Studies Program at the University of Toronto, Canada, with directories, bibliographies, journals, papers, and academic offerings. |
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Accessible Archives - http://www.accessible.com/
Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals. |
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Austrian Architectural Foundation - http://www.aneta.at/
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) |
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Museum Resource Board - http://www.museumwork.com/
Development resources for museum professionals. |
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Visitor Studies Association - http://www.visitorstudies.org/
International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites. |
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Art Knowledge News - http://www.artknowledgenews.com/
News magazine published free to subscribers and sponsored by the Art Appreciation Foundation. News about art, the art world, museums, artists, and exhibitions. Posted daily. |
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Lord Cultural Resources - http://www.lord.ca
International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional. |
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Arts Policy and Management, City University - http://www.city.ac.uk/cpm/
Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management. |
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Electronic Museum - http://electronicmuseum.org.uk/
Web resource for technical managers, developers, authors or any other professionals who are using the web, kiosk or similar technologies in a museum context. |
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International Museum Theatre Alliance - http://www.imtal.org/
Nonprofit organization promoting theater as an interpretive educational tool in museums, zoos, and aquaria. Includes news and events, a membership form and benefit details, photos, and a directory of board members. Located in New York. |
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SUMO: Museum Branding - http://www.museumbranding.co.uk
Creating an image to help communicate a museum's message effectively which is appealing to the public's funders and the museum's peers. |
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ABL Cultural Consulting - http://www.ablconsulting.com
Offers strategic planning and management consultancy for clients devoted to the arts, heritage and culture. Includes an overview of the company's work and details of current and past projects since 1987. Located in London, UK. |
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DataTECH - http://heritagearearesources.com
A portal linking to research, funding opportunities, technical, and organizational resources. |
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Nicky Boyd - Museum Education & Evaluation Consultant - http://nickyboyd.users.btopenworld.com/nicky_boyd/
Specializing in audience development, education strategies, evaluation of projects, exhibitions and interactive exhibits, educational resource and outreach programs. Based in London. |
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Brian Debnam: Arts and Cultural Consultancy - http://www.briandebnam.co.uk
Profile, projects, feasibility studies, education and training, research, news, and contact information. |
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Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles - http://www.estherfitzgerald.com/
Sourcing of antique textiles for private collectors, museums, and institutions. Services include valuation, conservation, research, and photography. Located in London. |
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Snapdragon Workshops - http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com
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. |
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Museums and the Web - http://museumsandtheweb.blogspot.com
A professional look at internet initiatives launched by museums worldwide. |
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The Art Museum Partnership Directors Forum - http://www.thedirectorsforum.org/
Network facilitating the sharing of information, resources and collections. |
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Museum Services - http://www.museumservices.org
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. |
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Point2Explore - http://point2explore.com
Touch screen exhibit games and programs designed for children of all ages, to educate visitors, and to inform. Customizable for theme, content, or venue. |
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Museums: A Fun Kind of Learning Experience - http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/museums/
Tips for visiting museums and insights into museum exhibit design. |
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John Cronin & Associates - http://www.johncronin.ie
Archaeological, conservation, and heritage services to government agencies, local authorities, private developers and community groups. Staff, consultants, and contact information. |
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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act - http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/
Provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee. |
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Indian Art: Lost and Rarely Found - http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FD16Df05.html
Account on the extent of thefts of antiques from museums, and the trade in them. |
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Considerations for Contemplating Creating an Archaeological Repository - http://www.paragonresearch.net/articles/Considerations_for_Repositories.pdf
A discussion of factors for organizations and institutions to consider by Paula Johnson. |
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Global Museum - http://www4.wave.co.nz/~jollyroger/GM2/
An international museum ezine read in more than 110 countries each week. The latest museum stories, employment and resources for the museum professional and those with an interest in museums. |