Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fort Smith embraces its Wild West heritage and preserves the memories of those rough-and-tumble times when it was the last stop at civilization before entering Indian Territory.
Judge Isaac Parker's Courtroom Trial Re-Enactment
Sit on the jury of a re-enactment of Cherokee Bill’s Trial in Judge Isaac Parker’s Courtroom. 800-637-1477
National Historic Site
Tour this historic site where two military posts were built to keep peace on the frontier when Indian Tribes were relocated to Indian Territory. 479-783-3961
Apex Museum
The Apex Museum is full of artifacts, photographs, children's shows, presentations and more – all related to African-American culture, both past and present. 404-523-2739.
Auburn Avenue Research Library
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is the perfect resource for students or anybody looking to learn more about African American history and the city of Atlanta. 404-730-4001.
Clark Atlanta University Collection of African American Art
The permanent home of the University's historical collection of African American Art and the illustrious "Art of the Negro" murals by Hale Woodruff. 404-880-6102.
Hammonds House
Georgia's only museum dedicated to African-American fine art. Located in Historic West End in a Victorian house restored by the late Dr. Otis T. Hammonds, a noted physician and art patron. 404-752-8730.
Wren's Nest House Museum
The Wren's Nest is the preserved home of Joel Chandler Harris, the 19th century Atlanta journalist who penned the Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus tales. 404-753-7735.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
A visit to the Pequot Museum is an adventure! Journey back in time to see and feel history come alive as never before. 860-396-6945.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Dedicated to art, natural science and history, on 118 acres. A real working farm with animals, planetarium, unique playground, hiking trails, exhibitions featuring 5 galleries of family-oriented interactive displays. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT. (203-322-1646)
The Institute For American Indian Studies Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm., Sun. 12Noon-5:00pm. A museum and research center located in the foothills of Litchfield County on 15 beautiful wooded acres, dedicated to the study of the indigenous peoples throughout the western hemisphere, particularly those of the Eastern Woodlands.
Institute For American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT (860-868-0518)
Apex Museum
The Apex Museum is full of artifacts, photographs, children's shows, presentations and more – all related to African-American culture, both past and present. 404-523-2739.
Auburn Avenue Research Library
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is the perfect resource for students or anybody looking to learn more about African American history and the city of Atlanta. 404-730-4001.
Clark Atlanta University Collection of African American Art
The permanent home of the University's historical collection of African American Art and the illustrious "Art of the Negro" murals by Hale Woodruff. 404-880-6102.
Hammonds House
Georgia's only museum dedicated to African-American fine art. Located in Historic West End in a Victorian house restored by the late Dr. Otis T. Hammonds, a noted physician and art patron. 404-752-8730.
Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds
Climb ancient Indian mounds, visit inside a ceremonial earth-lodge, hike along nature trails and study archaeological remains. 478-752-8257.
Tubman African American Museum
Georgia's largest African American museum offers fourteen exhibition galleries, a resource center and magnificent 63-foot mural depicting African-American art, history and culture. 478-743-8544.
Wren's Nest House Museum
The Wren's Nest is the preserved home of Joel Chandler Harris, the 19th century Atlanta journalist who penned the Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus tales. 404-753-7735.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove
The Museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. A gift shop has materials and publications related to the exhibits and educational programming, with emphasis on the natural history of Long Island.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, LI, NY (516-571-8010) OPEN Tuesday to Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Southampton
Exhibits and detailed murals depict lifestyles and technologies of the indigenous people of Long Island. Hands on interactive learning activities.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum, 100 Montauk Highway, Southampton, Long Island, NY (631-287-4923)
L.C.Bates Museum of Natural History and Culture
The L.C. Bates Museum houses unique natural history and culture collections. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 207-238-4250.
Museum of African Culture
The Museum of African Culture is the only New England museum devoted to Sub-Saharan African Art and Culture. Tel: 207-871-7188
Yarmouth Historical Society
The Yarmouth Historical Society collections include a wide variety of Yarmouth-related objects such as textiles, decorative arts, tools, furniture and household items. Artifacts not currently on exhibit are accessible only by appointment. 207-846-6259.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Explore our 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working boatyard, meet traditional craftsmen, enjoy hands-on activities and discover exhibits detailing the Bay's role throughout history. 410-745-2916.
Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Focus on the heritage of Blacks from their origin in Africa through the Trans-Atlantic passage, participation with the Underground Railroad, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments across the African Diaspora.
Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II
History, our story, be there at Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum dedicated to retelling the bi-cultural story of 17th century Plymouth colony. For more information, 508-746-1622, www.plimoth.org.
Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II
History, our story, be there at Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum dedicated to retelling the bi-cultural story of 17th century Plymouth colony. For more information, 508-746-1622, www.plimoth.org.
Greater Newark Conservancy Prudential Outdoor Learning Center
From our vibrant Sensory Garden, with the sights, sounds and scents of nature, to our Urban Wildlife Refuge, with its serene pond, the Prudential Outdoor Learning Center is the ideal place to learn about the natural world and the world of gardening.
Montclair Art Museum
The collection spans the history of American painting from the mid-eighteenth century to the present. The Museum's permanent collections also include an impressive collection Native American art and artifacts.
Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ. Tel. 973-746-5555.
Museum of African Art, Tenafly
The museum with its strong education program and serving approximately 3000 schoolchildren, college students and adults annually through gallery talks and tours by appointment, both on and off-site. In addition, The Society of African Missions and the Tenafly Museum of African Art presents African films, public lectures and gallery talks as well as concerts and exhibits of arts of the ‘primitive’ peoples of Africa, the Pacific and pre-Columbian North and South America. Museum of African Art, 23 Bliss Avenue, Tenafly, NJ. (201-567-4500) Click for Directions to the Museum
New Jersey State Museum & Planetarium
Soar through the skies in the Museum’s spacious Planetarium, featuring precision projection of more than 6000 stars. The largest planetarium facility in New Jersey.
New Jersey State Museum Galleries at 225 West State Street (Department of State Building) Tenton, NJ. (609-292-6464) OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 4:45 pm, Sunday, Noon – 5 pm
Admission Free except for Planetarium
Space Farms Zoo and Museum
Where else can you step back in time and head for the wilderness all in one day? More than 100 beautiful acres of peaceful countryside offer plenty of room to picnic and play. As families roam the zoo and browse through the museums, an atmosphere of fun and adventure creates a memorable experience for everyone. Space Farms Zoo and Museum, 218 Route 519
Sussex, NJ (973-875-5800).
The Newark Museum
The largest Museum complex in New Jersey, with 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, sculpture garden, schoolhouse and the Ballantine House, a restored 1885 mansion, a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of the Downtown Arts District of Newark. Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ. (973-596-6550)
YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason
Since 1900, Mason has been one of New Jersey’s most popular sites for outdoor education and group camping. Mason has 600 acres of beautiful forests, streams and lakes, and miles of trails.
Jewish Museum
Explore Jewish culture and history through exhibitions: art, archaeology, ceremonial objects, videos and interactive media.
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., NYC. (212-423-3200)
Crossing the Line FIAF Fall Festival 2010 Tuesdays in JuLY @ French Institute Alliance Francaise
FIAF's inter-disciplinary contemporary arts festival presented each fall, is conceived as a platform to present vibrant new works by a diverse range of transdisciplinary artists working in France and New York City. September 10–27, 2010
French Ins.titute Alliance Francaise, 55 East 59th Street, NYC. (212-355-6160)
American Museum of Natural History & The Rose Center for Earth and Space
Over 42 Exhibition Halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space with it's famed Hayden PLANETARIUM, a giant IMAX Theater, as well as a gift shop and food court.
American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street and Central Park West, NYC. (212-769-5100)
Asia Society
America's leading institution for awareness and under-standing between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific; from Japan to Iran, and from Central Asia to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, at 70th Street, NYC. (212-288-6400) Tues-Sun 11:00am.-6:00pm. Fridays until 9:00pm.
$10 adults • $7 seniors (62+) • $5 students with ID • Free to members and children under 16 - Free admission on Fridays, 6 - 9pm.
Asian American Arts Centre
Featuring exhibitions of Asian American, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Indian, Korean & Filipino Arts as well as those artists who are significantly influenced by Asia. A Permanent Collection of over 400 contemporary Asian American art works and about 200 Chinese folk art pieces.
Asian American Arts Centre, 26 Bowery, NYC. (212-233-2154)
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Bronx, NYC
Built between 1836 and 1842, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum exemplifies a type of country living that existed in the Pelham Bay Park area in the early 19th Century. Mansion tours, public programs and classes allow children and adults to expand their horizons in an exceptional setting.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NYC (718-885-1461)
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Over 700 twentieth-century and contemporary works in all media by artists of African, Asian, and Latin American ancestry. The Museum has a commitment to increasing audience participation in the visual arts through its Permanent Collection, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NYC. (718-681-6000) HOURS: Thurs, Sat, Sun. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fridays 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
One of the most magnificent and treasured natural spaces, with over 12,000 plants from around the globe on display in a lush 52-acre living museum.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NYC (718-623-7200)
Brooklyn Museum
The 2nd largest art museum in New York City with a permanent collection that includes more than one and a half million objects, and represents almost every culture.
Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NYC. (718-501-6221) OPEN Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm.
China Institute
Featuring exhibitions and programs about traditional and contemporary Chinese arts and culture. Original and traveling exhibitions are accompanied by scholarly catalogs, curator's lectures and other programs that provide an in-depth background to Chinese art.
China Institute, 125 East 65th Street, NYC (212-744-8181)
OPEN: Mon-Sun. 10am-5pm
El Museo Del Barrio
El Museo del Barrio welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America.
El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave. at 104th St., NYC (212-831-7272
Films from Around the World @Jewish Community Center
Join us as The JCC in Manhattan presents the latest films direct from around the world including Israel, Germany, South Africa and USA.
JCC, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, NYC. (646-505-5708)
Gallery Talks & Workshops @ The Cloisters
Lectures and programs for adults are presented at 12:00 & 2:00pm. on Saturdays and the 1st Sunday of each month. Free with Museum admission. No advance reservations are necessary.
* Gallery workshops for children aged 4 to 12 and their families are held at 1:00pm. on the first Saturday of the month.
The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, NYC. (212-650-2280) CLICK for Schedule
Hispanic Society Of America
Featuring the art & artifacts of Spain, Portugal & Latin American countries, from pre-history to present. The largest collection of Spanish art outside of Spain including important paintings by El Greco, Goya, Sorolla & Velasquez. Admission Free.
Hispanic Society Of America, Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155 and 156 Streets, NYC. (212-926-2234).
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
The Museum continually displays highlights from the private collection of Jacques Marchais, collected between the 1920s and the late 1940s, which include sculptures, thangka paintings, ritual artifacts, musical instruments and historic photographs of Tibet. The Museum's collection includes objects not only of cultural, historical, and aesthetic interest but also of spiritual significance to the living traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Avenue, Staten Island, NYC. (718-987-3500)
OPEN Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 pm. – 5:00 pm.
Sunday last admission 4:30 pm.
Japan Society
One of America's premiere institutions for the exhibition, research and publication of Japanese Art and Film. Performing Arts programs from the traditional to cutting-edge contemporary theater, dance and music for the whole family. Lecture Programs presenting distinguished writers, artists, designers, scholars, statesmen, social critics and other opinion leaders.
JAPAN SOCIETY 33 East 47th Street NYC. (212-832-1155)
Jewish Children's Museum
In this high-tech, fun-filled museum you won’t find any “do not touch” or “keep off” signs. Children are encouraged to make full use of the creative, hands-on exhibits such as a Sabbath dinner table big enough to walk on. REGION: NYC
Joyce Gold History Tours of New York
The New York Times has called Ms. Gold “the doyenne of city tour guides.” Popular tours include Colonial Wall Street, Harlem, Chinatown / Little Italy, Hell’s Kitchen, Ellis Island, Gangs of New York—The Bloody Five Points, Jewish Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Women of Washington Square, Macabre Greenwich Village, Soho and Times Square.
Louis Armstrong House
Now designated as a national historic landmark and a New York City landmark and open to the public with Guided 40-minute tours of the House where LOUIS ARMSTRONG lived - starts every hour, on the hour.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
The Tenement Museum tells stories of immigrant families who lived at 97 Orchard Street, an historic tenement building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations from 1863–1935. Guided tours are the heart of the Museum.
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 108 Orchard Street, NYC. (212-431-0233).
Madison Square Garden
Presenting some of the world's greatest entertainers Live in Concert plus Spectacular Live Presentations.
Madison Square Garden, 7th Avenue at 32nd Street, NYC. (212-465-MSG1 (6741)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
More than three million works of art spanning five thousand years. The Museum is open until 8:45 pm. on Friday and Saturday evenings. Visit the galleries, meet friends in the Balcony Bar for live classical music and a light snack.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. at 81st St., NYC. (212-288-7733)
Museum for African Art
Dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of African art and culture. The Museum is recognized worldwide as the pre–eminent organizer of exhibitions and publisher of books devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary African art.
The Museum for African Art, 36-01 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NYC (718-784-7700) Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Museum of Chinese in the Americas
The museum's new building designed by Maya Lin is now open. There is a year-roun schedule of Gallery Talks and Special Events.
MoCA, 211-215 Centre Street, NYC. (212-619-4785)
National Museum of the American Indian
Explore the diversity of the Native people of the Americas and the strength and continuity of their cultures. Features a range of programs - including Music and Dance performances, Films and Story Hours for kids. National Museum of the American Indian - The George Gustav Heye Center, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, NYC. Tel: 212-514-3700.
New York Chinese Cultural Center
A performing arts and educational organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture by preserving traditional genres and nurturing innovations that reflect our dynamic and diverse cultural heritage presenting Chinese folk dancing, music and visual arts performed by Chinese Americans. New York Chinese Cultural Center, 390 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC. (212-334-3764)
Radio City Music Hall
The largest indoor theatre in the world. There are no columns to obstruct views. Three shallow mezzanines provide comfortable seating without looming over the rear Orchestra section below. The result is that every seat in Radio City Music Hall is a good seat.
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas (at 50th Street), NYC. (212-247-4777)
Rubin Museum of Art
This is the first museum in the Western World dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. A permanent collection of over 1,500 works reflects the vitality, complexity and historical significance of Himalayan art. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street, NYC. (212-620-5000)
The Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada
The production includes music by multiple Grammy Nominee, composer, singer and pop sensation Andrés Cabas who has created a score infused with tropical, Andean and jazz rhythms which transmit the essence of the Amazonian region where the play is set.
July 10-Aug. 29, 2010 [Tickets start at $25]
Repertorio Espanol, 138 E. 27th Street,. NYC. (212-225-9920)
The Ukrainian Museum
Discover the Ukrainian experience, past and present with emphasis on the cultural legacy of a people whose thousand year journey through history abounds with grand, dramatic, turbulent and exciting events, as well as extraordinary accomplishments and achievements.
The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves.) NYC (212-228-0110) OPEN: Wed-Sun 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Weeksville Heritage Center
The Hunterfly Road Houses are examples of the homes of 19th century free African Americans in the urban North. Named for James Weeks, who purchased the land in 1838, Weeksville was originally settled by African Americans following slavery’s end in New York State in 1827. 718 756 5250
Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad
The dramatic and heart-rending stories of the people who risked their lives for freedom, as well as the lasting heritage of their ancestors, can now be experienced at Freedom Crossing, the new Regional Underground Railroad Interpretive Center. 716-286-8200.
International Mask & Puppet Museum
Open Hand Theater is a performance center and museum celebrating the human experience through mask and puppet traditions from around the world.
Joyce Gold History Tours of New York
The New York Times has called Ms. Gold “the doyenne of city tour guides.” Popular tours include Colonial Wall Street, Harlem, Chinatown / Little Italy, Hell’s Kitchen, Ellis Island, Gangs of New York—The Bloody Five Points, Jewish Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Women of Washington Square, Macabre Greenwich Village, Soho and Times Square.
Museum of Chinese in the Americas
The museum's new building designed by Maya Lin is now open. There is a year-roun schedule of Gallery Talks and Special Events.
MoCA, 211-215 Centre Street, NYC. (212-619-4785)
NY Renaissance Festival
Merriment Abounds, Excitement Awaits, Join the Adventure and spend your Day with us! Experience the Renaissance with Robin Hood and his men, Jousts and Armored Knights, the production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and many other fun productions and activities for kids. Tuxedo, NY. Tel: 845-351-5174.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Southampton
Exhibits and detailed murals depict lifestyles and technologies of the indigenous people of Long Island. Hands on interactive learning activities.
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum, 100 Montauk Highway, Southampton, Long Island, NY (631-287-4923)
The Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Through programs and events, music and art, the Museum seeks to provide links between the East and the West. In addition, the 3 acre Japanese Stroll Garden is a unique public garden in Westchester County, New York.
The Ukrainian Museum
Discover the Ukrainian experience, past and present with emphasis on the cultural legacy of a people whose thousand year journey through history abounds with grand, dramatic, turbulent and exciting events, as well as extraordinary accomplishments and achievements.
The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves.) NYC (212-228-0110) OPEN: Wed-Sun 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Featuring 50,000 square feet of exciting dinosaur exhibits, detailed nature dioramas, and exhibits showcasing Oklahoma’s Native American cultures both ancient and modern.405-325-4712
Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides
Aaron and Jessica’s Buggy Rides is operated by Amish, Mennonite and Brethren. Our regular ride passes by an Amish village and through our cousin's Amish farm. We offer 5 different routes of 3 to 4 miles and longer rides as well.
LIVING THE EXPERIENCE
“Living The Experience”® Underground Railroad Reenactment a National Park Service Network to Freedom program and original Lancaster PA Underground Railroad site. Contact: Phoebe Bailey 1.800.510.5899 x113
Crow Collection of Asian Art
Discover a jewel in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The Crow Collection of Asian Art offers visitors a look into Asia. The Crow Collection of Asian Art is the only FREE museum in the Dallas Arts District and represents one of only a select group of museums in the United States solely dedicated to the arts of Asia. 214-219-2049. REGION: Dallas County, North TX.
Forbidden Gardens
Travel to ancient China without leaving Texas! Forbidden Gardens is an exciting educational outdoor museum replicating several of Ancient China’s most significant historic destinations. For more information, call 281-347-8000. Katy, East Texas.
The Dixie Dude Ranch
Dixie Dude Ranch is a 725 acre historic, working ranch with 20 rooms. Delicious food. Horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hiking, cookouts, hayrides, bonfires & entertainment. True Texas Ranch Experience. Tel: 830-796-7771. REGION: Bandera County, South Central TX.
