Museum Resources

Museum Computer Network - 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

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act - Provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/

Arts Policy and Management, City University - Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management.
http://www.city.ac.uk/cpm/

Museum Security Network - Cultural property protection against malicious intent.
http://www.museum-security.org/

ABL Cultural Consulting - 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

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

E. Verner Johnson and Associates - Museum architects and planners helping museums plan and design successful buildings.
http://www.vernerjohnson.com

Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) - An independent network providing representation and information for the museum community of Europe.
http://www.ne-mo.org

International Cultural Property Protection - 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 ethnographical artifacts.
http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/

Getty Research Institute - 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/

Art Museum Network - A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.
http://www.amn.org/

European Network of Science Centers and Museums - ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.
http://www.ecsite.net

OdioGuide - Audio guide equipment.
http://www.odioguide.com/index.html?lg=ENU

Orinda Group, LLC - Management and planning consultants offering solutions and handcrafting online exhibitions for museums. Includes details of services, a weblog and a toolbox. Located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
http://www.orindagroup.com

Museums: A Fun Kind of Learning Experience - Tips for visiting museums and insights into museum exhibit design.
http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/museums/

Chicago Appraisers Association - Museum and charitable donation appraisals.
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/

Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC) - Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.
http://www.museum-employment.com/

SUMO: Museum Branding - Creating an image to help communicate a museum's message effectively which is appealing to the public's funders and the museum's peers.
http://www.museumbranding.co.uk

Lord Cultural Resources - 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

Museum Marketing Tips - Marketing and communications tips for museums.
http://www.museummarketingtips.com/

Museum Learning Collaborative - 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.org/

International Museum Theatre Alliance - 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/

National Trust for Historic Preservation - Contains public and member news and information on Trust programs and grants, including the Preservation Services Fund.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/

Council for Museum Anthropology - Covering all aspects of anthropological activities in museums, including research, exhibits, documentation and conservation.
http://unparallel.com/cma/

Museum Job Resources Online - A resource guide to assist museum job seekers.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres/

Point2Explore - Touch screen exhibit games and programs designed for children of all ages, to educate visitors, and to inform. Customizable for theme, content, or venue.
http://point2explore.com

ABZU Bibliography - From the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago: links for all aspects of the Ancient Near East.
http://www.etana.org/abzu/

Accessible Archives - Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.
http://www.accessible.com/

American Association for State and Local History - Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.
http://www.aaslh.org/

Global Museum - An international museum ezine read in more than 110 countries each week. The latest museum stories, employment and resources for the museum professional and those with an interest in museums.
http://www4.wave.co.nz/~jollyroger/GM2/

Museum Loan Network - Promotes collection sharing among museums in the United States.
http://amps-tools.mit.edu/mln/

Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles - Sourcing of antique textiles for private collectors, museums, and institutions. Services include valuation, conservation, research, and photography. Located in London.
http://www.estherfitzgerald.com/

Visitor Studies Association - 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/

Museum Market - A portal for museum information for museum professionals. Listings for museums, associations and service providers.
http://www.museummarket.com

Museum Services - Moving and transport, installation, conservation, custom and archival framing, climate-controlled storage, exhibit development, packing and crating, and collection documentation and management. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
http://www.museumservices.org

The 24 Hour Museum - Stories, arts and museum news, notices, reviews, features and trails, and promotes publicly-funded UK museums, galleries, archives and heritage attractions. Located in Brighton.
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/

Brian Debnam: Arts and Cultural Consultancy - Profile, projects, feasibility studies, education and training, research, news, and contact information.
http://www.briandebnam.co.uk

Nicky Boyd - Museum Education & Evaluation Consultant - 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/

Museum Resource Board - Development resources for museum professionals.
http://www.museumwork.com/

Museum Documentation Association - Provides information on cataloguing and curatorial concerns for museums. Resources include documentation for registration, nomenclature and terminology, documentation standards.
http://www.mda.org.uk/

Natural Habitats - Produces educational videos, interpretive graphic displays, light box displays and sound effects for public aquariums, zoos and natural history museums. Includes partial client list and directory of aquariums. Located in Bristol, England.
http://www.natural-habitats.co.uk

Friends of the Wedgwood Museum - Providing a central forum for enthusiasts, collectors, students and researchers to exchange ideas and information. Located in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
http://www.wedgwoodmuseumfriends.org.uk/home.htm

John Cronin & Associates - Archaeological, conservation, and heritage services to government agencies, local authorities, private developers and community groups. Staff, consultants, and contact information.
http://www.johncronin.ie/

The Art Museum Partnership Directors Forum - Network facilitating the sharing of information, resources and collections.
http://www.thedirectorsforum.org/

Art Knowledge News - News magazine published free to subscribers and sponsored by the Art Appreciation Foundation. News about art, the art world, museums, artists, and exhibitions. Posted daily.
http://www.artknowledgenews.com/

Museum Jobs - Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.
http://www.museumjobs.com

Museophile: Accessibility - Information and resources for museums to improve website accessibility for the disabled.
http://access.museophile.net/

IK Exhibitions - 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

Snapdragon Workshops - 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

Electronic Museum - Web resource for technical managers, developers, authors or any other professionals who are using the web, kiosk or similar technologies in a museum context.
http://electronicmuseum.wordpress.com/

Museums and the Web - A professional look at internet initiatives launched by museums worldwide.
http://museumsandtheweb.blogspot.com

Considerations for Contemplating Creating an Archaeological Repository - A discussion of factors for organizations and institutions to consider by Paula Johnson. [PDF]
http://www.paragonresearch.net/articles/Considerations_for_Repositories.pdf

Indian Art: Lost and Rarely Found - Account on the extent of thefts of antiques from museums, and the trade in them. <small>(April 16, 2004)</small>
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FD16Df05.html

American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - One of the leading professional appraising organizations.
http://www.appraisers.org/

DataTECH - A portal linking to research, funding opportunities, technical, and organizational resources.
http://heritagearearesources.com