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P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library, Zionsville, IN
Providing historical and genealogy information for Boone County, Indiana. [1274:-0.1-.04]-0
Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd. Ford Island, HI
The Pacific Aviation Museum on Pearl Harbor's Ford Island is one of our country's leading aviation museums, and the only one dedicated to the defense of freedom in the Pacific. With actual aircraft from World War II, plus educational interpretat Visitor's experience at Hangar 37 houses the a visual history of WWII, including a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero, a Curtis P-40 Warhawk, a replica of Jimmy Doolittle,s North American B-25B Mitchell, among other WWII planes, bombs, and torpedoes. In a [1832:-0.1-.09]-0
Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa, CA
A Museum of Military Aircraft at the Sonoma County Airport. [800:-0.0-.00]-0
Pacific County Historical Society and Museum, South Bend, WA
Logging, Fishing, and frontier town history on the Pacific NW Coast, just above the Columbia. [1276:-0.1-.04]-0
Pacific Rim Museum of Culture, , ??
Kulshan Middle School, Bellingham, Washington. [184:-0.0-.00]-0
Pacific Science Center, Seattle, ?? [185:-0.0-.00]-0
Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo, HI [1437:-0.1-.05]-0
Paley Design Center, Philadelphia, PA
The Paley Design Center of the Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science is dedicated to collection, care, and display of textiles. The current collection of over 1.5 million items is used by students, researchers and the textile community worldwide. [615:-0.0-.00]-0
Paley/Levy Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
The galleries at the only visual-arts college for women in the United States. The Goldie Paley Gallery organizes innovative exhibitions of art, design, architecture, and photography by national and international artists. The Levy Gallery provides a center for artistic exploration and experimentation for both established and emerging Philadelphia-area artists. [466:-0.0-.00]-0
Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Air Museum, is a non-profit educational institution, whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history. SEE SITE FOR MORE. (7-20-03 conway-c@pacbell.net www.execuplan.com. [1277:-0.1-.04]-0
Palmer Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University, ?? [186:-0.0-.00]-0
Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State, University Park, PA [1686:-0.2-.07]-0
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon, ??
Preservation of northwest Texas heritage. [187:-0.0-.00]-0
Papyrus Collection, MI, MI
the Papyrus Collection at the Universirty Library,University of Michigan. [1087:-0.0-.00]-0
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CA
The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) is an art museum located in Pasadena, California, USA, showcasing art and design that originates from California. The museum was founded by Pasadena residents Robert and Arlene Oltman in June 2002. Current Exhibits through January 4, 2009: William Stranger: Second Growth; California Missions in Art: Romance of the Bells; Seeing Greene & Greene: Architecture in Photographs [1816:-1.0-.08]-0
Pasarya Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
Contemporary Art museum A collection of twelve series, twelve gallery rooms exhibition journey; some of the most powerful works of art ever assembeld under on roof. [1369:-0.2-.04]-0
Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, WI [393:-0.0-.00]-0
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, Eau Claire, WI
An authentic reproduction of an 1890's logging or lumbering camp of the Chippewa Valley, complete with an excellent interpretive center with adult exhibit room and a children's interactive Tall Tales Room. [397:-0.0-.00]-0
Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa, AL
n 1981 University of Alabama head football Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant suggested the establishment of a museum to honor the former players and assistant coaches who helped him set the record for the most victories by an intercollegiate coach. [1532:-0.8-.05]-0
Pawnee Indian Village State Historic Site, Republic, KS
The museum surrounds the floor of an excavated Pawnee earthlodge from the 1820s. The grounds contain a walking trail dotted with remains of the village and interpretive signage. a A division of the Kansas State Historical Society. [825:-0.0-.00]-0
Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, Pawnee Rock, KS
Pawnee Rock was a prominent landmark to travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The view form the top is inspiring. Signage from different points of the outcropping details some of the history of the site. [418:-0.0-.00]-0
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
USA's oldest continuously operating museum, founded in 1799. Maritime arts and history; American decorative arts; early American architecture; Asian export art; Asian, Oceanic, African arts and culture; natural history; native American arts. and ar. [188:-0.3-.04]-0
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Cambridge, MA
Located in Harvard Square, the Peabody Museum is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology and houses one of the most comprehensive records of human cultural history in the Western Hemisphere. Admission to the Harvard Museum of Natura [1951:-0.5-.10]-0
Peace Museum, Chicago, IL
The Peace Museum is a not-for profit cultural and educational institution, located in Chicago, dedicated to the curation of peace art and artifacts. The first and only museum of itís kind in the United States, our mission is to motivate adults, teens and children to achieve creative solutions to the problem of violence. The Peace Museum was founded in 1981 and has continued to provide innovative programs and exhibits of art and artifacts relating to peace and non-violence. The museum hosts ov... [157:-0.0-.00]-0
Pecos Rio Grande Museum of Early Man, Arivaca, AZ
Coming soon point making tools, then fire making tools. Most item are from the Archaic period in west Texas. 2000BP -10000BP. [314:-0.0-.00]-0
Peekskill Museum, NY, NY
A not-for-profit organization chartered by the New York State Regents. [619:-0.0-.00]-0
Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, Bentonville, AR
The Peel House Foundation is preserving one of the great architectural examples in AR, the 1875 Col. Samuel W. Peel Mansion. Rare perennial/native/rose gardens. Fine antiques and artifacts. Historic Victorian interior. Living history demos. Gift Shop. The pre-Civil War Andy Lynch Log Cabin was removed from Brightwater, Arkansas, east of Rogers, to the Peel site. It serves as a gatehouse and gift shop at the entrance to the grounds. Furniture, quilts, porcelain/glass, for the discriminating collector. [1594:-0.1-.06]-0
Pejepscot Historical Society, Brunswick Maine, ME
Links to the Pejepscot Museum, The Skolfield-Whittier House Museum and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum. [294:-0.0-.00]-0
Pella Historical Village, Pella, IA
The 21 building museum complex creates a scene from old Holland and celebrates Dutch heritage with Tulip Time, flower gardens and seasonal festivals. [426:-0.0-.00]-0
Penfield Homestead Museum, Crown Point, NY
A museum containing local history of Crown Point, NY, the iron ore business, and Crown Point's Involvement in the Civil War. [865:-0.0-.00]-0
Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA
Changing exhibits by regional artists and period works loaned by other institutions. [881:-0.0-.00]-0
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, AL
Founded in 1887, the Museum has conducted more than 400 research expeditions around the world and collected nearly a million objects, many obtained directly through its own field excavations or anthropological research. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections and dissemination of knowledge, advances understanding of the worlds cultural heritage. [1623:-0.5-.06]-0
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is America's first art museum and school of fine arts. The Museum features one of the most renowned collections of American art--spanning three centuries. [547:-0.0-.00]-0
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, ??
About 25 trolleys on display, dating from 1894. [190:-0.0-.00]-0
Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola, FL
Current exhibitions, classes, lectures, educational programs. [637:-0.0-.00]-0
Petaluma Museun, Petaluma, CA
The former library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The building, designed by local architect Brainerd Jones and built from locally qu Sunburst Leaded-Glass Dome The largest free-standing dome of stained glass in California is part of the original 1903 building design. Poultry Exhibit From the 1880's to the 1940's, as many as 600 million eggs PER YEAR were shipped around t [1784:-0.4-.08]-0
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, founded in 1876, is unique among American museums in its integrated presentation of a full range of fine and applied arts from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Spanning over 2,000 years, the collections include masterpieces of painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings displayed with a wide range of furniture, silver, glasswork, architectural elements, and entire furnished rooms from historic houses. [636:-0.1-.04]-0
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
This is a special exhibition website to accompany Philadelphia Museum of Art's exhibition Degas and the Danc. [1279:-0.1-.04]-0
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Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, OK
Philbrook is Oklahoma's only art museum with collections that offer an overview of the major art movements in Western Civilization as well as excellent examples of non-Western cultural traditions, including those of Asia, Africa, and the North American Indian. [746:-0.0-.00]-0
Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum, Missoula, MT
The Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum contains over 24,000 specimens of vertebrates, primarily mammals, birds, and fish. It is the largest zoological collection in Montana and one of the major zoological collections in the Northern Rocky Mountains. [1467:-0.7-.05]-0
Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
This institution Has a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century painting. There are frequent special exhibits, programs, and chamber music. [900:-0.0-.00]-0
Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ
Focus is on art of the American West, both past and contemporary. [1073:-0.0-.00]-0
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley, CA
The Museum was founded in 1901 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst, a visionary who saw the Hearst as the cultural cornerstone of one of the world’s leading research institutions. Today, the Hearst houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the The collections of the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology are vast and diverse. The number of catalogue entries for all the Museum's collection is about 634,000 items. Because numerous entries contain multiple object listings, however, the number o [1956:-0.5-.10]-0
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ
The largest art museum in the Southwest, Phoenix Art Museum features special exhibitions and permanent collections in American, European, Asian, Contemporary, Western American and Latin American art, Fashion Design and Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors. Also featured are the interactive ArtWorks Gallery for children, The Museum Store and Art Museum Cafe. [761:-0.0-.00]-0
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, ?? [1125:-0.0-.00]-0
Phoenix Trolley Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Home of the only remaining operating Phoenix Streetcar. Two other streetcars under restoration Carbarn open via appointment only-see websit. [1275:-0.1-.04]-0
Photo Perspectives, , ??
An interactive photography museum, designed to allow the public direct access to publications and museum quality exhibitions on-line. [193:-0.0-.00]-0
Pierpont Morgan Library, New York, NY
The Morgan Library is both a museum and a center for scholarly research, the Morgan Library is an extraordinary complex of buildings in the heart of New York City. Changing exhibitions are drawn from the permanent collections and from other museums and libraries providing access to some of the Western world's most significant cultural artifacts. [518:-0.0-.00]-0
Pikes Peak Radio & Electronics Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
A historical collection of radio, television, test equipment and other electronic equipment and related items. Over 1,000 pieces dating back to the early 1920s. Tube & transistor radio, television, test equipment, communications gear, signs, books and magazines and much more! [1612:-0.4-.06]-0
Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, MA
Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum in the center of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Through its exhibition of Pilgrim possessions and Native American artifacts, Pilgrim Hall tells the stories of America’s founding and traditions in stirring detail. Among the treasures on display at Pilgrim Hall Museum are William Bradford’s Bible, the cradle in which Susanna White rocked her son Peregrine, and the great chair of William Brewster. The collection includes the skeleton of the 17th century vessel Sparr [1469:-0.7-.05]-0
Pioneer Memorial Museum (Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum), Salt Lake City Utah, UT
The Pioneer Memorial Museum (Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum) houses the world's largest collection of artifacts on one particular subject and features displays and collections of memorabilia of Utah Pioneers. Collection includes paintings by noted Utah artists, guns, quilts, flags, furniture, books, hand-made clothing, etc. The museum is open to the public without charge. Donations are welcomed. [1843:-0.4-.09]-0
Pioneer Museum, Bozeman, MT
Dedicated to the Pioneer Heritage of Gallatin County, Montana. [914:-0.0-.00]-0
Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Pittsburgh, PA
Three floors of hands-on fun that is great for the whole family. [534:-0.0-.00]-0
Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND
A non-profit fine arts museum set in historic downtown Fargo, North Dakota. [1107:-0.0-.00]-0
Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA
Plimoth Plantation in the living history museum of 17th century Plymouth Colony. Its exhibits, visited by over 500,000 people a year include the 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbamock's Wampanoag Indian Homesite, Mayflower II and the Carriage House Crafts Center. It is open from April through November and is best known for its first-person living history exhibits.The"Plimoth-on-Web"website contains both information about the museum and in addition to the Pilgrims, Thanksgiving and the W... [251:-0.0-.00]-0
Plymouth County Historical Museum, Le Mars, IA
Displays covering the history of Plymouth County, featuring a full-sized airplane, Loess Hills wildlife area, hands-on kids cabin, turn-of-the-century household rooms, and many more displays. [1790:-0.6-.08]-0
Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth, MI
The Weldon Petz Abraham Lincoln Collection. Civil War Research Site for 24th Michigan Company"C"- The Iron Brigade. Turn-of-the-Century Street of Shops. [548:-0.0-.00]-0
Pocono Indian Museum, Bushkill, PA
The Pocono Indian Museum recreates the life and time of the Delaware Indian tribe. [901:-0.0-.00]-0
Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, HI [194:-0.0-.00]-0
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Museum, , ?? [322:-0.0-.00]-0
Pony Express National Museum, St. Joseph, MO
Come and experience the many exciting, educational, state-of-the-art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Whatever your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the stories and images on an era long passed. In 1993, the museum underwent a further renovation to restore the remaining portion of the stables to its original size. Modern, interactive and educational exhibits were created to depict the need, creation, operation and termination of the famous mail s [1811:-0.9-.08]-0
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, Washington, DC
The Pope John Paul II Center combines state-of-the-art technology, architectural vision and art exhibits from the Vatican museums with the history of Catholicism and other world religions. The Center encourages visitors to consider faith through global and personal perspectives. [1280:-0.1-.04]-0
Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR
Collections include native American and regional contemporary art. [195:-0.0-.00]-0
Portland Harbor Museum, South Portland, ME
Maritime museum of the Port of Portland, Maine. Documents and preserves the rich history of Portland Harbor. [911:-0.0-.00]-0
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
Provides an unparalleled look at fine and decorative arts from the 18th century to the present, representing the unique artistic heritage of Maine, a well as the major European movements. Housed in an award-winning building in downtown Portland. [391:-0.0-.00]-0
Portola Railroad Museum, Portola, CA [196:-0.0-.00]-0
Power House Memphis, Memphis, TN
Contemporary Art and Film Information: 901 578 5545 POWER HOUSE MEMPHIS FIRST FIVE YEARS William Eggleston Mitch Epstein Marc Quinn Paul Graham Wade Guyton Bruce Nauman Terri Jones Melissa McGill Janet Cardiff/George Bures Miller George Condo Christian Patterson Paul D Miller [1847:-0.5-.09]-0
Pratt Museum's Wild-Eyed Alaska, Homer, AK
Meet puffins, gulls and other residents of Alaska's Gull Island through video footage and additional facts about this summer seabird colony. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Pratt Museum. This is a VIRTUAL museum. [156:-0.0-.00]-0
President Benjamin Harrison Home, Indianapolis, IN
The 1874 Italianate mansion of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison(1833-1901). Ten rooms are open to the public. The collection includes original Harrison furnishings, costumes, political memorabilia, and other personal belongings. Two major exhibits each year focus on Harrison and his times. [359:-0.0-.00]-0
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, Fairmont, WV
The reconstructed 18th century civilian refuge fort and restored 18th century home use historic interpreters to demonstrate daily life on the frontier of western Virginia. Living history using everyday objects and tools to demonstrate historic crafts such as weaving and blacksmithing. [1445:-0.3-.05]-0
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OH
The Hall is also a museum of football through the years covering many leagues. It houses not only the enshrinees memorabilia, but that of pro football in general. [668:-0.0-.00]-0
Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI
A hands-on museum for children and adults, featuring nine interactive exhibits including"City Streets"- a peek beneath the urban landscape and"TEETH!"where kids can brush a giant mouth. [1080:-0.0-.00]-0
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA
Since 1914, the Provincetown Art Association and Museum has anchored the Provincetown arts community, serving as both a collecting museum and a professional artists' association. PAAM houses five galleries, two sculpture gardens, and an accredited M During a visit to our galleries, one can expect to encounter historical and contemporary exhibitions of merit. The work of member artists may hang in one gallery and a site specific installation in another. Hundreds of artists have, for shorter or long [1737:-1.0-.07]-0
Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, Los Angeles, CA
The free Museum is located at 6616 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90028. Bring your friends, family and anyone you like! To book a free tour, please call the Museum Manager at 1-800-869-2247. This Museum features 14 documentaries with shocking and thought provoking content as well as numerous artifacts from early psychiatry. There is also a modern psychiatry section with equally shocking material. [1641:-0.6-.06]-0
Public Health Museum in Massachusetts, Tewksbury, MA
Illustrates public health history and educates public about current health issues and new programs. Focus is on public health contributions of New England states. [282:-0.0-.00]-0
Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM [197:-0.0-.00]-0
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, AZ
Features a prehistoric Hohokam ruin and exhibits on Hohokam culture and archaeology. [710:-0.0-.00]-0
PUEBLO RAILWAY MUSEUM, Pueblo, CO
Preserving history of western railroads, primarily those serving Pueblo and Colorado. Static steam and operating diesels, plus freight, passenger and special cars in the coach yard behind historic Union Depot. Concentration on period from 1900 to 1950. Historic, educational displays in Heritage Center across the street. [1459:-0.6-.05]-0
Pullman, Chicago, IL
Historic Pullman ("The worlds most perfect town") is itself a living museum. Within this historic landmark district a visitors center and museum welcome guests to learn more about this unique part of history. [940:-0.0-.00]-0
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, Punxsutawney, PA
The Weather Discovery Center is located in Punxsutawney, PA, Weather Capital of the World and home of Phil's Groundhog Day, in a restored 1914 Federal Building & Post Office. Our mission is to present the science and technology of weather prediction in an The exhibits at the Weather Center include a hot air balloon, Van de Graf generator, Water Cycle exhibit, tornado, Weather Vision Studio, Winds Exhibit and the Allstate Catastrophic Weather Theater. We are still growing and adding new exhibits. [1398:-0.5-.04]-0
Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner, Independence, MO
Dedicated to the art and history of puppetry, this unique attraction offers displays, workshops, professional performances and resources related to puppets. Puppets from around the world, punch and Judy puppets, puppets and marionettes from the collection of Hazelle Rollins, and a chance to make your own puppet and put on an impromptu show. [1774:-0.3-.08]-0
Putnam Cottage, Greenwich, CT
Step back in time as you visit this authentic Greenwich dwelling of the 1690's... the former Knapp Tavern, frequent quarters for fearless Revolutionary General Israel Putnam... storehouse of thrilling history and fascinating Colonial artifacts. [1886:-0.8-.09]-0

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