This category contains references and resources on museums and the museum profession including professional associations, museum studies, and collections care and management.
International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional. http://www.lord.ca
Features a variety of arts and education programs and tools. Resources include online library, photograph and provenance databases, workshops, and grant information. http://www.getty.edu/research/
The NAGPRA module of the National Archeological Database provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee. http://www.cast.uark.edu/products/NAGPRA/nagpra.html
Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK. http://www.museumjobs.com
Covering all aspects of anthropological activities in museums, including research, exhibits, documentation and conservation. http://www.nmnh.si.edu/cma/index.html
Provides information on cataloguing and curatorial concerns for museums. Resources include documentation for registration, nomenclature and terminology, documentation standards. http://www.mda.org.uk/
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 ethnogra http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/
Established to further theoretically driven research on learning in museums. Includes annotated literature database for museum professionals, museum studies students and others interested in informal learning, http://www.museumlearning.com/
International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites. http://www.visitorstudies.org/
Creates and organizes natural history and cultural heritage exhibitions. Includes books and exhibitions, projects, collections and portfolio. Based in the United Kingdom. http://www.ikfoundation.org/exhibitions.html
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. http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com
Collaborative wholesale distributor of fine gifts, reproductions, and jewelry for museum and historic site gift stores. Includes details of services and contact information. http://www.museidelmondo.com/
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. http://www.mcn.edu
Specializing in audience development, education strategies, evaluation of projects, exhibitions and interactive exhibits, educational resource and outreach programs. Based in London. http://nickyboyd.users.btopenworld.com/nicky_boyd/
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. http://www.imtal.org/
Provides computer and technology solutions, as well as support and custom integration of VisitMaker tour reservation software. Includes samples and contact details. http://www.chadwickwebservices.com/
Wholesale business and wholly owned subsidiary of the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation. Develops products with approval of the Foundation, with sale proceeds to benefit the museum. Includes a catalog request form, a list of trade shows, and traveling exhibits. http://www.vangoghus.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. http://www.ablconsulting.com