Science and Technology

Resources in this category:

Aero Space Museum
http://www.asmac.ab.ca/

"The mission of this museum is to promote the appreciation of Western Canadian contributions in aviation and space."

Alberta Railway Museum
http://railwaymuseum.ab.ca/

"Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Alberta Railway Museum (ARM) houses a collection of various railway equipment and buildings. "

Bad Fads Muesum
http://www.badfads.com/

Do adults ever pick on your choice of clothes or say that the things you and your friends like to do are strange? Visit this site and see some of the odd fashions and activities that were popular when they were young.

The Brunel Engine House and Tunnel Exhibition
http://www.museumweb.freeserve.co.uk/brunel.htm

"The Museum opened in Brunel's Engine House in 1980 after a thorough restoration. It contains an exhibition about the building of the Tunnel, and a fine model of Marc Brunels' ground breaking engineering on which Isambard Kingdom Brunel cut his engineering teeth."

Cambridge Museum of Technology
http://www.museumoftechnology.com/

"The Cambridge Museum of Technology is based in the Old Pumping Station with the original pumps and boilers and many other engines. There are a number of hands-on pumps, a printing room, a collection of early Cambridge wirelesses, instruments and other local artefacts. "

Canada Science and Technology Museum
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/

"In accordance with the mandate to study the "Transformation of Canada," the collection of the Canada Science and Technology Museum encompasses a broad cross-section of Canadian scientific and technological heritage. National in scope, this unique collection consists of artifacts, photographs, technical drawings, trade literature, and rare books, all of which are complemented and supported by library holdings of monographs and serials."

Canadian Museum of Flight
http://www.canadianflight.org/

"See the Museum's collection of restored aircraft, learn about aviation history, visit the aviation art gallery, or get general information about this museum located in British Columbia."

Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum
http://cprr.org/

The Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum exhibits stereoviews, engravings, maps, and documents illustrating the history of the first transcontinental railroad. Detailed discussion of the photographic processes used to create the images are included. There is also dicussion of the contribution of the Chinese workers who helped build the railroad.

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.msichicago.org/

This is the official site of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. It has information about the exhibits at the museum as well as special online exhibits.

Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose
http://www.cdm.org/

"The Museum's exhibit philosophy is rooted in its mission and responds to the distinctive need for children to learn through concrete interactions — touching, exploring, manipulating and experimenting."

The Children's Museum
http://www.bostonkids.org/

"The Children's Museum pioneered the concept of interactive exhibitions used widely in museums today. Designed and built in-house, exhibits from The Children's Museum of Boston have been replicated at prestigious institutions throughout the world. Exhibits focus on early childhood development and have four themes: arts, culture, science and technology."

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this is the world's largest children's museum. You can actually experience parts of the "real" museum and try out some activities online.

Cité des Sciences and de l'Industrie
http://www.cite-sciences.fr/francais/indexFLASH.htm

This museum is a big science museum.

The Essig Museum of Entomology
http://essig.berkeley.edu/

"The Essig Museum of Entomology is a world-class terrestrial arthropod collection with a historical focus on surveying the insect fauna of California. Today that focus has broadened to include the eastern Pacific Rim and the islands of the Pacific Basin. The museum is part of a consortum of museums on the UC Berkeley campus. Pinned specimens (over 5 million) make up the majority of the holdings, however, large microscope slide and alcohol-preserved collections are maintained, as well as thousands of specimens in envelopes and Riker mounts."

The Fan Museum
http://www.fan-museum.org/

"The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world devoted entirely to every aspect of fans and fan making. The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 3,000 predominantly antique fans from around the world dating from the 11th century to the present day. "

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
http://www.fwmuseum.org/

"The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History provides hundreds of programs aimed at engaging children and families in learning. "

Franklin Institute Science Museum
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html

Take a tour through the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Explore the human heart and learn how your heart works and how you can keep it healthy. Or, explore the museum's Science Learning Network and many other exhibits.

Hands On Children's Museum
http://www.hocm.org/

"Join Ms. Frizzle and The Magic Schoolbus Kids to explore the human body! You’ll start your journey by crawling through a giant version of Arnold’s mouth. Once inside the exhibit, you can feed Mr. Digestion, make our human skeleton do deep knee bends, and find out how long your intestines really are! Over twenty hands-on displays teach about wellness, and the mechanics and functions of the human body."

The Heathkit Virtual Museum
http://www.heathkit-museum.com/

"The Heathkit Virtual Museum, a tribute to the Heathkit era--a time when building electronic kits was a favorite pastime for many electronics hobbiests."

The Heritage Map Museum
http://www.carto.com/

"For five years the Heritage Map Museum displayed the collection of James E. Hess in a large and beautiful facility in Lititz, PA. In May of 1999 the building was sold, forcing a move to another location in Lititz. The new building is a fine 1200 square foot space of Gallery space featuring the sale of fine antique maps and books. You will be able to closely examine and purchase the works of Schedel, Munster, Ortelius, Mercator, Blaeu, Hondius, and many others from the late 16th to the 19th century."

Hong Kong Space Museum
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/e_index.htm

"The Hong Kong Space Museum has two exhibition halls: the Hall of Space Science and the Hall of Astronomy on the ground and first floors respectively. The exhibits, predominately interactive, enable visitors to explore a wide range of entertaining and educational resources relating to space science and astronomy."

The Human Heart: An Online Exploration
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/index.html

An entire virtual museum of the human heart. Listen to healthy and diseased hearts, view video of open-heart surgery and echocardiograms, review x-rays, learn how the heart works, even take an animated trip down a coronary artery. Resource materials for teachers are provided, along with on-line activities.

Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence
http://galileo.imss.firenze.it/

"The collection of the Museum includes around 5000 original items, divided into two fundamental categories: the apparatus and scientific instruments of the Medici and the Lorenese collection of instruments and didactic and experimental devices."

The International Museum of the Horse
http://www.imh.org/museum/

"The International Museum of the Horse, is the largest and most comprehensive equestrian museum in the world." Offers more than a thousand information pages and hundreds of photographs.

International Museum of the Horse
http://www.imh.org/imh/

A history of the horse plus links to lots of other horse sites.

International UFO Museum and Research Center
http://www.iufomrc.com/

"Today the museum continues to grow and prosper. On January 2, 1997, the doors opened at the newest location to host the IUFOMRC, 114 N. Main. The visitor numbers continue to increase and with interactive technologies built into the museum itself, the IUFOMRC is becoming the clearing house for information related to UFOs and the phenomenon surrounding them."

The Macleay Museum
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/macleay/

This museum is a museum of the history of science.

Madrid: Rail Museum
http://www.nycsubway.org/eu/es/railmuseum.html

The museum shows many trains of Spain.

Marian Koshland Science Museum
http://www.koshlandsciencemuseum.org/index.jsp

This museum is sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and explores current scientific issues driving today's headlines and affecting our daily lives. The complexities of science are discussed in an engaging and accessible way for the general public, recommended for ages 13 and up. Three virtual and interactive exhibits from the collection rotate on the homepage.

The Mariner's Museum
http://www.mariner.org/

"The Mariners' Museum, one of the largest international maritime museums in the world, is dedicated to "preserving and interpreting the culture of the sea and its tributaries, its conquest by man, and its influence on civilization." It is a nonprofit, educational institution accredited since 1972 by the American Association of Museums." Located in Newport News, Virginia, the museum provides this website, featuring an online tour of its collections and exhibitions.

Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/

"The Miami Museum of Science is proud to serve as the Southeast Regional Demonstration Site for the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. ENC's mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning."

The Miami Museum of Science
http://www.miamisci.org/

"During the last decade, the Museum has expanded to provide space for 4,000 member families, over 250,000 annual visitors, one of the largest summer science camps in the nation (ages 3 to 14) and countless additional exhibits, collections and activities."

The Motorcycle Museum Online
http://www.tower.org/museum/marque.html

There is motorcycle manufacturers listed by country.

Museo della Specola
http://boas3.bo.astro.it/dip/Museum

"The Museo della Specola is housed in some of the rooms of the XVIIIth-century tower - built onto Palazzo Poggi, present seat of the University of Bologna - which in the XVIIIth and XIXth centuries were mainly given over to astronomical observation."

Museum of Bacteria
http://www.bacteriamuseum.org/

"The Foundation for Bacteria was founded in March 1999. The corporation's purpose is to promote, advance and advocate the common interest of the scientific community and the general public in scientific research and education related to bacteria, diseases caused by bacteria, and the utilization of bacteria to solve specific problems of humankind."

This site contains "What are Bacterias?"; "Pathogenic Bacteria"; "Evolution"; "Food And Water Safety"; "How We Fight Bacteria: The Immune System, Antibiotics, Vaccination"; "Bacterial Species Filing Cabinet"; and "Bacteria Special Features Files."

Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health
http://www.mum.org/

"Discover the rich history of menstruation and women's health on this Web site for the only museum in the world - MUM for short - devoted to menstruation and selected topics of women's health!" The site has a section of frequently asked questions, information about the science and medicine of menstruation, menstrual product safety and more.

Museum of Pathology
http://rm555.pathology.usyd.edu.au/museum/

"It currently contains about 1600 specimens and is housed in the Blackburn Building. The Museum also contains a vast display of historical medical instruments which have helped develop today's medical technology."

Museum of Science
http://www.mos.org/

"The Museum is the only northeastern stop for this extraordinary exhibition of Egyptian antiquities. Enter a life-size reconstruction of a pharaoh's tomb and view 115 magnificent objects, the largest selection ever loaned by Egypt for exhibition in North America."

Museum of Toilets
http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/

"Museums as repositories for the preservation and exhibition of the objects of historical, scientific and cultural interest are found all over the world. But rare are the museums that display the evolution of toilets and their various designs. "

The Museum of Unnatural Mystery
http://www.unmuseum.org/

"A slightly bizarre, cyberspace, science museum for all ages. Are there really flying saucers? What killed the dinosaurs? Is there something ancient and alive in Loch Ness? The Museum takes a scientific look at these, and other, questions." Includes sections on UFOs, Odd Archaeology, and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Museum of Unnatural Mystery
http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/unmuseum.htm

Would you like to know more about UFO's, dinosaurs, Stonehenge, and other puzzling subjects? Visit this virtual museum for information about odd and not-so-odd topics such as the seven wonders of the ancient world, lost worlds, and weird explorations. You can even get some ideas for science experiments by visiting the mad scientist's laboratory.

The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
http://mvz.berkeley.edu/

"The UC Berkeley Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, founded in 1908, houses a permanent historical record of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and information about their ecology, evolution and geographic distribution. The Museum's collections, in addition to providing important clues about historical changes in animal distributions, form the foundation for current programs in conservation, Education and research."

This site provides online exhibits of mammals, birds and reptiles and amphibians.

Natioanal Rail Museum, India
http://www.railmuseum.org/

"The first of its kind in the country, this unique museum covers a land area of over 10 acres and comprises of a elegantly designed octagonal building housing nine display galleries and a large open area laid out to simulate a Railway yard."

National Museum of Information Technology and Telecommunications
http://www.mnit.org.br/

"the National Museum of Information Technology and Telecommunications will put Brazil in the international circuit of important exhibits on the subject. ESPAÇODATA's project mixes the preservation of the historical memory of computers, telecommunications and information technologies, with the practical demonstration and the discussion of the importance of such technologies and their impact on the development of human society, particularly the Brazilian and the Latin-American ones."

National Museum of Science and Technology leonardo da vinci
http://www.museoscienza.org/

"With its twenty-eight sections, from information technology to engines to astronomy, some 40 000 square metres of displays, and a massive 15 000 pieces in its collection, the "Leonardo da Vinci" National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan is one of the most important technical and scientific museums in the world."

National Science Museum
http://www.science.go.kr/seoul/html/

This museum shows developed Korean science and provides many scientific programs to the public.

Obsolete Computer Museum
http://www.obsoletecomputermuseum.org/

An online museum for computers of the early 1980s. It covers Apple, IBM, Tandy, Texas Instraments, Commodores, and others. The resource examines their impact in a historical fashion, and explains their technological features. A light hearted source filled with valuable information about computer science.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.omsi.edu/

"Bone up on bones." "Explore the marvel of the skeletal system!" Learn how to make flubber and lots of other activities at this site.

The Physics museum at the University of Queensland
http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/physics_museum/

"Some items are interesting because they show how things used to be done; others are just striking and instructive. A 1m diameter searchlight mirror always excites interest and after shaking hands with their own image students go away with a much better idea of the difference between real and virtual images. "

Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum
http://www.pgrfm.bc.ca/

"The Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum has been collecting equipment and artifacts since 1984. It has been open to the public on city-owned land on Cottonwood Island, just north of downtown Prince George and adjacent to the CNR yards, since 1986. "

Radiomuseum Rottenburg
http://www.rolaa.de/sehensw/radio/radio_e.htm

There are radios, tape recorders, record players, TV's, microphones, tubes, etc.

Railroad Museum
http://www.korail.go.kr/museum/

This museum shows the history of Korean railroad.

San Diego Aerospace Museum
http://www.AerospaceMuseum.org/

This site has short online exhibits about the history of flight from 1783 right into the space age.

Science Museum of Minnesota
http://www.smm.org/

An online version of the sciene museum includes information for teachers, including organizing a field trip and scheduling demonstrations from museum presenters at your school. Also includes online projects.

Silla Art and Science Museum
http://www.sasm.or.kr/

This museum shows the art of Silla dynasty, which is one of Korean dynasties, and the science of the dynasty.

SJSU virtual museum
http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/Museum/aamenu.html

This museum shows the history of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/

This exciting website of NASM has online exhibits and images of the museum’s collections, as well as news, upcoming events, and general information about the museum.

The SWAN Virtual Museum
http://www.pcs.mb.ca/~standard/

"The purpose of this web page is to gather and display as much information as possible regarding the complete line of SWAN ENGINEERING / ELECTRONICS amateur radio equipment and accessories. "

The Tech Museum of Innovation
http://www.thetech.org/

This museum site is full of exhibits and hands-on activities just for you! The site has exhibits on computers, satellites, and other things to teach you about technology. Explore HyperTech to find out all you need to know about earthquakes, DNA, robotics, lasers, and more.

Technikmuseen in Brandenburg
http://www.technikmuseen.de/

This museum shows the history of science and techniques.

Technisches Museum Wien
http://www.tmw.ac.at/

This museum shows the history of Technology.

Telecommunications Museum
http://www.telemuseum.se/

"The Telecommunications Museum shows the depicting developments in telecommunications within the fields of telegraphy, telephony, radio and television. "

Virtual Museum of the Madrid Astronomical Observatory
http://www.oan.es/museo/museo.html

"For over two hundred years since its foundation a variety of astronomical, geodesic and meteorological instruments have been bought on behalf of the National Astronomical Observatory of Spain -formerly known as the Madrid Astronomical Observatory. A sample of those instruments constitute this virtual museum."

Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
http://www.wzlet.org/

"The museum is located about one mile from the village of Westonzoyland, reached by narrow country lanes. The original engine house and accommodation dates from the 1830's and is built of brick. The engine house contains the large Easton and Amos pumping engine, built and installed in 1861."

Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
http://www.zeppelin-museum.de/

"In six major departments the technological collection of the Zeppelin Museum brings all aspects of the history and technology of airship flight to life. "