NASA s space shuttle Enterprise sails up New York City s Hudson River with the Empire State Building in the background while en route to its new home, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. Credit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum…

It’s been 12 years since President George W. Bush signed legislation creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Following years of fundraising, artifact collection, and construction, the museum is finally near completion. For…

Thu Jan 22 15:12:29 EST 2015 For those of you in the Houston area, take special note - an opportunity to see some films covered on this blog, that you may never get to see otherwise. Details via press release below The Houston Museum of African American…

In 1896, George Gustav Heye (1874–1957), a mining engineer, began collecting Native American artifacts while working in Arizona. Soon an avid collector, Heye founded the Museum of the American Indian in New York City in 1916, and it opened to the public…

Renwick Gallery The newly renovated space features an array of objects inspired by the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Items include exhibition catalogues, artist designed jewelry, scarves, decorative items for your home, posters…

Popular places to visit — with no admission required When it comes to visiting Philadelphia, many of the city’s most popular attractions can be explored free of charge. For families and budget-conscious travelers eager to explore the region, there are…

The second in a series of five photography exhibitions at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Rose Marasco: Patrons of Husbandry (June 5 – July 5, 2015) highlights selections from the artist’s Maine Grange series. The series was created in the 1990s…

We offer 7 different African American tours. Each is 6 hours. They normally begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Each includes a stop for lunch, normally at a traditional African American restaurant of barbecue, soul, Creole or some such food. Houston…

How do you celebrate Halloween? One of my favorite Halloween traditions is to sit down with a bowl of popcorn and watch Hocus Pocus, the 1993 movie about three witches from Salem, Massachusetts who come back to life to terrorize the town (and suck the…

Betsy Magness Galleries, Level 7, North Building The Petrie Institute of Western American Art is the national leader in scholarly research and programming in the field of art of the American West. The Petrie Institute is organized to enrich life in the…

Clothing, especially on mannequins, can give a sense of a person’s physical presence. It helps make even the most distant historical figure feel closer. Clothing and accessories illustrate the personal style of a first lady or the official style of a…

Designed by architect Randall Stout Architects, this was Zahner s first project with the renowned firm. Mr. Stout grew up in Tennessee, so to be chosen to design Chattanooga s new American Art Museum was particularly meaningful for both the community…

New York City is home to several museums devoted to American history. (Photo: american flag display image by George Wada from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles In addition to its many renowned art and natural history museums, New York also offers a variety…

Once again, Putting on the Ritz had the pleasure of catering a memorable wedding and reception at the American Visionary Arts Museum. One of the most interesting Baltimore wedding venues, AVAM features unique settings including The Barn, where the happy…

ПАМЯТНЫЕ ДАТЫ Актуально Фото- и медиа-архив Подписаться Другие сайты СибРО “We were destined to be here, and this is very important, because our Museum is a link – namely the cultural link between the Soviet Union and America.” Sina Fosdick For many years…

Steve Gruber The reward of being accepted brings the opportunity for a museum patron to purchase a work (“purchase awards”) and for work to also be distinguished with one of the judge’s “Best of” award categories. Over $30, in purchase awards were made…

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art The San Antonio Museum of Art has one of the most comprehensive collections of Latin American art in the United States. The collection spans 4, years and contains paintings, sculpture, works on…

Nearly three years after being walloped by Hurricane Sandy, the New York City Police Museum remains closed — and will stay shuttered for the near future as the city and feds haggle over the cost of repairs. The lower Manhattan museum has been in limbo…

Giant Robot, a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture, was launched in 1994 as a hand-assembled zine and quickly grew into a worldwide empire. At its height, Giant Robot included a glossy magazine, a retail website, several brick-and-mortar…

Let’s Talk!: Teaching Race in the Classroom Date: July 13-17, 2015 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Downtown Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Race is an aspect of our American culture that is often ignored, glossed over or mishandled. Additionally…

The african-american heritage museum and black veteran s archives artist: dr. charles smith (born: 1940) built: 1986 - 2001 where: 126 south kendall street, aurora, illinois status: sculptures no longer on property In 1986, in the yard of his small home…

Legendary photographer Richard Avedon made an indelible mark on American culture through his now-iconic images of fashion and his intimate portraiture. This spring, the National Museum of American Jewish History celebrates the work of the late artist…

Be sure to stop by the Welcome Desk as you enter the museum for a schedule of activities and programs. If you are visiting the museum with young children, you may particularly enjoy the hands-on activities and other resources available in the imagiNATIONS…

Looking for some fun, family-friendly activities here in Dallas? Look no further than Fair Park! Known throughout Texas as a National Historic Landmark, Fair Park contains a rich history and offers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. With 277 acres featuring…

Ripley’s New York is located in the heart of the city, at the iconic Times Square. The museum provides visitors with both a fascinating look at the development of the city that never sleeps, and some of the most amazing phenomena to be found anywhere…

The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life was the setting for the actual sleeping part of the sleepover. Guests were guided to the hall to pick a cot under the 94 foot blue whale or away from it (I met quite a few people over the course of the night who seemed…

My wife and I first visited the National Museum of the American Indian – New York 13 years ago when we moved to NYC. It was also one of our favorite spots to take friends when they visited. And with enough blood in my body that I can rightfully claim…