Marvelous Museums

Instead of venturing out on a wintry day, stay warm indoors and visit these online museums!

Ellis Island Museum
http://www.ellisisland.org/
Explore Ellis Island and its amazing immigration museum. Information about the Statue of Liberty is included.

AMNH: American Museum of Natural History Exhibitions
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/
Learn about the current exhibitions on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City at this site.

Canadian Museum of Civilization
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/cmce.asp
This museum covers important events of human civilization. Check out the Quick Link drop-down list to go to the War Exhibit and Today in History.

National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu
Enter the Exhibits link on the National Air and Space Museum's homepage to find exhibits on early space exploration and lunar vehicles.

Butler Institute of American Art
http://www.butlerart.com/collection.htm
Each painting in this collection is accompanied by a brief discussion of the artist and the work. Start at the beginning of the alphabet with Edwin Austin Abbey and work your way to the end of the alphabet.