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- Arkansas' Museum of Science & History - Little Rock children's museum presents their address, hours of operation, and prices as well as descriptions and pictures of exhibits and attractions, and information for use by teachers.
- The Children's Museum of Northwest Arkansas - Details this organizations efforts to bring their vision of a children's museum in the region including the capability to make online donations, building plans, brochure, and contact information.
- Children's Museum of Arkansas - This children's museum is located in the former Union Station in Little Rock and consists of a mock farmers market and construction area as just two of its exhibits. This site details the address and contact details, hours of operation, and rates as well as nearby attractions.
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- Children's P.E.A.C.E. Center - Located in Acworth, this interactive, hand-on museum for children from kindergarten through 5th grade presents information about the museum, its vision and goals, and an opportunity to donate.
- JJ's Playhouse - Children's museum and gym in East Point with a mission to positively stimulate a child's mind, body and spirit through interactive learning exhibits and educational programs. Provides information about the museum, exhibits, and how to support the project.
- Interactive Neighborhood for Kids - Children's museum located in Gainesville, Georgia, offers general information, descriptions and photographs of exhibits, a photo gallery, and contact details.
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- Hawaii Children's Discovery Center - Honolulu museum contains a "window to the world" and learning opportunities for children to learn. The site offers hours of operation, membership details, and information about renting space for parties.
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- Family Museum of Arts and Science - Museum in Bettendorf affords children, teens, and families the chance to explore arts and science through participatory exhibits and skill-building education. Site contains details such as hours of operation, admission, events, a class catalog, and directions.
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- Explorium of Lexington - Details the exhibits of this children's museum, as well as the hours of operation, pricing, nearby activities and eateries, and a search feature.
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- Children's Discovery Museum - Provides exhibit information, admission details, hours of operation, and volunteer opportunities for this Augusta museum.
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- The Children's Museum of Rochester Minnesota - This museum is currently in progress and plans to open in the near future. This site contains its mission statement, volunteer opportunities, and donation information.
- Judy Garland Museum - This museum is in the house where the star of The Wizard of Oz was born. This site contains admission information, picture gallery of her early years, her biography, and an online store.
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- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery - Dayton museum provides profiles of exhibits, programs, and events, and information about membership and areas of interest.
- Duke Energy Children's Museum - This Cincinnati museum has consistently been ranked in the top 10 children's museums in the world. The exhibits let kids crawl, climb, explore and learn in a hands-on fun fashion. Site provides exploration of exhibits, location, and eNews sign up.
- The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley - Located in Wheeling, this small children's museum displays details about its programs, calendar, and project play as well as about birthday parties.
- Center For Science and Industry - Toledo museum with more than 300 child exhibits provides online details about its exhibits, workshops, and family science nights.
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- Children's Museum Pittsburgh - Displays information about the museum, calendar of upcoming events, and hours of operation.
- Please Touch Museum - Philadelphia museum for young children presents pictures of and information about exhibits and programs and location details.
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- Children's Museum of South Carolina - Myrtle Beach interactive children's museum outlines its exhibits and educational programs, directions, and hours of operation as well as offering a virtual tour.
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- Children's Museum of Memphis - Provides information about its interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to help children discover math, science, art, and health as well as hours of operation, calendar of events, and career opportunities.
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- Children's Museum of Utah - Provides details regarding upcoming events, exhibits, online activities, plus a section for teachers.
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- Acadian Village - Features the history of the village, a virtual tour, directions, and details about fees.
- Fort McClary - Contains history about the blockhouse at Kittery, as well as tourist information and a photo gallery.
- Museums of Old York - Provides details about the nine museums, nature preserve, contemporary art gallery, and restored gardens. Also includes upcoming events, directions, and online exploration of some of the buildings.
- Washburn-Norlands Living History Center - Displays the details this interactive museium where people can experience 18th and 19th century rural life as well as upcoming events, collections, and programs.
- Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - Contains photographs and history of the lighthouse and how it came to be part of the Maine Lights Program.
- 1st Maine Cavalry Reenacting and Living History Organization - Presents the history, schedule, and photographs of this group, dedicated to preserving the memory of Maine's Cavalrymen since 1959.
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- Village of Yesteryear - Steele County Historical Society presents a description and pictures of this turn-of-the-20th Century village. Also includes location and contact details.
- Ohilver H. Kelley Farm - Contains upcoming events, visitor information, history, and photo gallery of this working farm from the 1860s where costumed guides work the fields and speak in the vernacular of the time.
- The Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life - Ramsey County Historical Society presents the history, hours of operations, and admission prices as well as details about guided tours and weekend activities.
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- Historic Jefferson College - Mississippi's first institution of higher learning is on display, and is described on this site. Also includes the early history and civil war era at the college and details about tours.
- Grand Village of the Natchez Indians - Highlights descriptions and photographs of the reconstructed home, three ceremonial mounds, and museum as well as the location, hours of operation, and contact options.
- Fort Massachusetts - Provides the history and description of the fort, details about tours, and operating hours and seasons.
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- Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer - Includes news and upcoming events, current exhibits, summer school information, hours and days of operation, and contact information.
- Pioneer Village - Features a description of this 20-acre outdoor museum made up of 28 buildings and more than 50,000 irreplaceable items of historical value. Also includes hours of operation, admission, motel, and camping rates.
- Neligh Mill State Historic Site - Displays location and hours of operation, map and directions, and the history of this 1880s grist mill.
- Fort Atkinson Online - Offers information on Fort Atkinson State Historical Park which includes the recreated living history military units of the Sixth Regiment of United States Infantry and First Regiment of United States Riflemen.
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- Southern Nevada Living History Association - Describes how this organization provides re-enacting and living history including the Civil War, World War II, and locations of events. Additionally, contains a photo gallery, member profiles, and contact options.
- Genoa Courthouse Museum - Contains a map, hours and days of operation, location, admission details, and details about various exhibits.
- Immigrant Wagon Train - Nevada-based Civil War and Old West living history organization provides their history, contact information, and character recruitment.
- Living History Program Nevada City Open Air Museum - Provides contact information, description, directions, services and amenities, and hours of operations. Also offers free ecards from the photo gallery.
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- Canterbury Shaker Village - This historic landmark and museum comprised of an intact 18th-century meetinghouse and home, and fields presents the history, information about tours, programs, and online shopping.
- The Fort at No. 4 - Living history museum depicts life at this 1740s fort. This site offers a list of things to do, location, hours of operation, and admission rates.
- Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm - Presents a photo journal, historic profile of the farm, and hours of operation.
- Strawberry Banke Museum - Contains the history of one of the oldest seacoast communities in New Hampshire, background information about the exhibits and collections, and photographs.
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- Coronado State Monument - Contains a brief history overview, hours of operation, calendar of events, location, and general information.
- El Rancho De Las Golondrinas - Former 18th century ranch which is now a museum provides information about the ranch which was a stopping point along El Camino Real, as well as details about admission fees, directions, maps and contact details.
- The New Mexico Mining Museum - Displays a brief profile of the museum, pictures of the museum and artifacts, and contact options.
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- Bonanzaville, USA - Authentic prairie village comprised of 40 buildings on 12 acres publishes news and events, history, photographs, details about its artifacts, and contact details.
- Ft. Abercrombe - The "Gateway to the Dakotas," abandoned in 1877, was was besieged by Sioux warriors for weeks during the Dakota conflict of 1862. This site contains the history of the fort, as well as pictures and a map.
- Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site - This reconstructed fort on the border of North Dakota and Montana publishes this site which contains directions, history of the fort, and a map.
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- Old Aurora Colony Museum - Provides upcoming events, history, schedule, and an online gift shop.
- Mission Mill Museum - Lays out details about the museum, its exhibits, calendar of events, and event facilities.
- Frazier Farmstead Museum - Furnishes photographs, information about the farms, the local pioneers, history of the Milton-Freewater area, and a searchable index of pioneer names.
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- Fort Adams - Includes an oveview of the fort, calendar, photo gallery, and fort terminology as well as contact information.
- Slater Mill - Outlines upcoming events, activities, and history of this museum which shows off New England's industrial heritage. Includes schedules, and shopping guides.
- South County Museum - Fostering a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life in coastal Rhode Island, the museum offers information aobut the exhibits, the living history farm, and the culture coalition as well as hours, admission data, and location.
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- Middleton Place - Features details about tours and events, as well as location of this 18th century plantation, stableyards, gardens, and museum.
- Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens - Includes photographs of this 250-plus year old working plantation and slave quarters as well as information about educational programs, special events, and event hosting.
- Fort Sumter National Monument - Provides relevant news, history, and location of the monument.
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- Dakota Territorial Museum - Outlines the restored Territorial Council Building, Cook Blacksmith Shop, Great Northern Railroad Depot, Gunderson Rural School House, and Retired Burlington Northern Caboose, and includes historical facts, details, and directions of this museum which is located at Yankton.
- South Dakota's Original 1880 Town - Contains the history and details of this recreated town, the 1950s train diner, rates, hours, and location as well as details of costume rental for outings.
- Wade's Gold Mill - Details this antique gold mine, the restored mining equipment, and information about the facilities, which includes gold panning lessons, and an online brochure of this facility which is located at Hill City.
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- Cannonsburgh Village - Details about this rural southern village, which was originally created as part of the 1976 Bicentennial Project including the historical background.
- Museum of Appalachia - Contains information about special events, which include Christmas in Appalachia and the July 4th celebration, as well as pictures.
- Historic Collinsville - Presents details about the exhibits, including the Irby-Bumpus Woldlife and Native American Center, which features a collection of prehistoric Native American artifacts and animals which transversed the ancient forests.
- Rocky Mount Museum: A Living History Site - Provides details about the former territorial capital in Piney Flats, including educational programs, daily tours, and special events.
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- American West Heritage Center - Highlighting pioneer, mountain man, and Native American Indian history, the center posts details about its activities, events, memberships, pricing, and hours of operation.
- Fort Douglas Military Museum - Offers information about new exhibits, upcoming events, reminders, and reviews of exhibits, as well as details about historic people, events, artifacts, military units, and other useful information.
- Ft. Buenaventura - Educates people about the general information, location, history, and contact details for this site of the Great Basin's first permanent Anglo settlement from the early 1840s.
- Wheeler Farm - Web site details restored Salt Lake City turn-of-the-century dairy farm of Henry J. Wheeler including exhibit information, as well as calendar of events activities and calendar of events, days and hours of operations, and a mailing list.
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- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine - Provides upcoming events, rates, facility map, and directions to this replica of a working coal mine from the turn of the 20th century.
- Heritage Farm Museum and Village of Huntington - Offers information about tours, lodging, group events, and a virtual tour of this Appalachian village.
- Pricketts Fort State Park - Offers the history and details of this day-use historical and recreational park, including days and hours of operation, and contact information.
- West Virginia State Farm Museum - Publishes sections about the museum attractions, animals, schedules and festivals, and what's new.
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- Fort Bridger State Historic Site - Provides details about the facilities, events, and location as well as a slide show and video of this living museum and the restored trading post and interpretive archaeological site.
- South Pass City - Wyoming's 1800s city of gold presents an events calendar, information and history, a look at the town's original structures, and hours of operation.
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- D-Day Museum: Once Upon a Time in Portsmouth - Information about the planning of the greatest seaborne invasion - Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. Includes details on the preparation, memories, and Overlord Embroidery exhibition.
- Royal Navy Submarine Museum - Includes information about the exhibits and historical facts. Located in Hampshire, UK.
- WW II Victory Museum - Information about the museum's exhibitions and events. Includes galleries and explanatory texts. Located in Auburn, Indiana.
- The National World War II Museum - Provides information on educational resources, exhibits, and events. Designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- National Museum of the Pacific War - Offers museum information, features and exhibits, and educational resources. Dedicated to the story of Pacific Theater battles. Located in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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