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      Graycliff: Isabelle R. Martin House

      The official web site for the Graycliff Conservancy, a non-profit organization establish to preserve and restore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff, the Isabelle R. Martin House.
      http://graycliff.bfn.org

      Novorood Wooden Architecture Museum

      Information and images on the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Russian timber architecture.
      http://faculty.washington.edu/dwaugh/rus/novgorod/novgwood.html

      Kizhi Open Air Museum

      Complex of historic wooden buildings on Kizhi Island, Lake Onega in Russia is a World Heritage site, protected by this state museum. Includes images, maps, and a visitor guide. [Russian and English]
      http://kizhi.karelia.ru/

      Canadian Center for Architecture

      A museum and study center devoted to national and international architecture past and present. Information on exhibitons, publications and collections. (French and English)
      http://cca.qc.ca/

      NAi : Netherlands Architecture Institute

      The institute concerns itself in a variety of ways with architecture, urban design and spatial planning. It houses important archives and collections; international exhibitions and symposia. (Dutch and English)
      http://www.nai.nl/nai_eng.html

      The Skyscraper Museum

      Temporary exhibits throughout New York City, and a permanent home in Battery Park City dedicated to the history of tall buildings.
      http://www.skyscraper.org/

      National Building Museum

      Dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Located in Washington, D.C.
      http://www.nbm.org

      Museum of Finnish Architecture

      The museum builds a bridge between architecture and its users, and encourages the interaction of professionals. It focuses on post-1900 architecture. (Finnish and English)
      http://www.mfa.fi/

      Victor Horta Museum

      Museum in Brussels, located in the house that the famous art-nouveau architect built for himself.
      http://www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-museums-horta.htm

      Bauhaus Archive: Museum of Design

      The Bauhaus-Archive Berlin researches, documents and presents the history of the Bauhaus school (1919-1933). The museum has the most comprehensive Bauhaus collection worldwide. (German and English)
      http://www.bauhaus.de/english/index.htm

      Benaki Museum: Documentation Center for Neo-Hellenic Architecture

      Collection of iconographic and oral information on 19th century Greek architecture and urban design.
      http://www.benaki.gr/archives/arch/en/index.htm
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      Norsk Arkitekturmuseum: Norwegian Architecture Museum

      The Museum showcases Norwegian architecture as well as international exhibitions. (Norwegian and English) English language section currently very limited.
      http://www.museumsnett.no/arkitekturmuseet/

      CAF: Chicago Architecture Foundation

      Dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design through a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures and special events.
      http://www.architecture.org/

      Aedes Gallery Berlin

      Private Gallery specialized in architecture. Information on current exhibitions, archive and available catalogues. (German and English)
      http://www.aedes-galerie.de/

      The Architecture Museum in Basel

      Privately funded foundation, presenting a variety of exhibitions on Swiss and international architecture. (German, French, Italian and English)
      http://www.architekturmuseum.ch/

      Architecture Foundation

      Program of exhibitions and events, promoting contemporary architecture and issues of the urban environment. Based in London.
      http://www.architecturefoundation.org.uk/

      Architecture Center Vienna: Architektur Zentrum Wien (AZW)

      Platform for reflections on the international development of architecture and urban planning in relation to contemporary Austrian and Viennese architecture. (German and English)
      http://www.azw.at/

      Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design

      Provides a framework for design professionals and members of the general public to explore, evaluate, and impact the development of architecture through various events.
      http://www.laforum.org/

      ARCAM: Architecture Center Amsterdam

      Located next to the Academy of Architecture, ARCAM exhibits and publishes on many activities in the field of architecture, urbanism and design. (Dutch and English)
      http://www.arcam.nl/

      Le Pavillon de l'Arsenal: Architecture Centre Paris

      Forum and gallery with permanent collection and regular exhibitions of contemporary architecture. [French and English]
      http://www.pavillon-arsenal.com/

      The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design

      Chicago museum of architecture and design features information on public programs and education services.
      http://chi-athenaeum.org/

      Latvian Architecture Museum in Riga

      Collection of material on the history of the national architecture, with emphasis on the 20th century.
      http://www.muzeji.lv/guide/pages_e/arhitekturas.html

      La Galerie d'Architecture

      This architecture gallery in Paris, France hosts exhibitions, as well as a bookshop and coffee shop. Includes a virtual gallery of past exhibitions.
      http://www.galerie-architecture.fr/

      Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain du Centre

      This centre in Orléans, France provides information on its collection, exhibitions and publications focusing on the relationship between art and architecture and its annual Archilab Festival.
      http://www.frac-centre.asso.fr

      Architecture Net Austria - Architekturnetz Oesterreich

      A national platform of different institutions to increase the public awareness of architecture as an important cultural factor through exhibitions and publications. (German and English)
      http://www.aneta.at/

      MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles

      Offers a schedule of exhibitions, symposia, lectures, performances, workshops, and publications and hosts a residency program for visiting artists and architects. Located R.M. Schindler's famous studio house.
      http://www.makcenter.org/

      Whitehead Memorial Museum

      Texas. Exhibits consist of several buildings, each a historical significance. Dedicated to the preservation of Del Rio's heritage as well as Val Verde County's. Hours, location, prices, map, exhibits and photographs.
      http://www.whitehead-museum.com/

      Bauhaus Architecture Center in Tel-Aviv

      The Bauhaus center presents the uniqueness of Tel-Aviv as Bauhaus architecture capital of the world.
      http://bauhaus-center.com

      MoMA: Architecture and Design

      The world's first curatorial department devoted to architecture and design was established in 1932. The architecture collection documents buildings through models, drawings, and photographs, and includes the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Archive.
      http://moma.org/collection/depts/arch_design/

      The Lighthouse: Scotland's Architecture Center

      The Lighthouse is one of the largest temporary exhibition venues for architecture and design in Europe. It also houses a permanent exhibition on Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
      http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/

      The Octagon Museum

      Oldest museum in the United States dedicated to architecture and design. Collections include prints and drawings, decorative arts, architectural fragments and archaeology. Includes history of the building, memberships, docent corps and internships. Loc
      http://www.archfoundation.org/octagon/

      Alvar Aalto Museum

      Permanent exhibition of the famous architect's work in the Finnish Architecture Museum.
      http://www.alvaraalto.fi/museum/

      Architecture Museum Lithuania

      Collection and archive documenting the national architecture. Temporary exhibitions also cover contemporary issues.
      http://www.muziejai.lt/Vilnius/architekturos_muziejus.en.htm

      The Trakoscan Castle

      Features a 13th century castle in Croatia, with exhibits dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Includes information on its history, the Draskovic family, a location map, floor plans and a visitor's guide.
      http://www.mdc.hr/trakoscan/

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