Notable Science and Technology Museums

 The United States is home to numerous esteemed science and technology museums that offer interactive exhibits, educational programs, and unique experiences.

1. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Washington, D.C.)

   • Houses the world's largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft.
   • https://airandspace.si.edu/

2. Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Illinois)

   • Features interactive exhibits on science, technology, and industry.
   • https://www.msichicago.org/

3. California Science Center (Los Angeles, California)

   • Offers hands-on exhibits and is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
   • https://californiasciencecenter.org/

4. Exploratorium (San Francisco, California)

   • A museum of science, art, and human perception with interactive exhibits.
   • https://www.exploratorium.edu/

5. The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

   • One of America's oldest centers of science education and development.
   • https://www.fi.edu/

6. Museum of Science (Boston, Massachusetts)

   • Features over 700 interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater.
   • https://www.mos.org/

7. Houston Museum of Natural Science (Houston, Texas)

   • Offers exhibits on astronomy, space science, Native American culture, and more.
   • https://www.hmns.org/

8. Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Denver, Colorado)

   • Provides exhibits on natural history, anthropology, and space science.
   • https://www.dmns.org/

9. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (Portland, Oregon)

   • Features interactive science exhibits and a planetarium.
   • https://omsi.edu/

10. Center of Science and Industry (COSI) (Columbus, Ohio)

    • Offers hands-on science exhibits and live shows.
    • https://cosi.org/

11. Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, New Jersey)

    • Features interactive exhibits and the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
    • https://lsc.org/

12. Science Museum of Minnesota (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

    • Offers exhibits on technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics.
    • https://www.smm.org/

13. Pacific Science Center (Seattle, Washington)

    • Provides interactive exhibits and IMAX theaters.
    • https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/

14. Great Lakes Science Center (Cleveland, Ohio)

    • Features exhibits on science, technology, and the environment.
    • https://greatscience.com/

15. New York Hall of Science (Queens, New York)

    • Offers over 450 interactive exhibits.
    • https://nysci.org/

16. Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

    • Features interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an OMNIMAX theater.
    • https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/

17. Science Museum Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

    • Offers hands-on science experiences and a planetarium.
    • https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/

18. Saint Louis Science Center (St. Louis, Missouri)

    • Provides interactive exhibits and an OMNIMAX theater.
    • https://www.slsc.org/

19. Arizona Science Center (Phoenix, Arizona)

    • Features hands-on exhibits and a planetarium.
    • https://www.azscience.org/

20. Perot Museum of Nature and Science (Dallas, Texas)

    • Offers exhibits on natural history and science.
    • https://www.perotmuseum.org/

21. Discovery Place Science (Charlotte, North Carolina)

    • Provides interactive science exhibits and an IMAX theater.
    • https://www.discoveryplace.org/

22. The Tech Interactive (San Jose, California)

    • Features hands-on technology and science exhibits.
    • https://www.thetech.org/

23. Science City at Union Station (Kansas City, Missouri)

    • Offers interactive science exhibits for all ages.
    • https://www.unionstation.org/sciencecity

24. Maryland Science Center (Baltimore, Maryland)

    • Features interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an observatory.
    • https://www.mdsci.org/

25. Science Center of Iowa (Des Moines, Iowa)

    • Provides hands-on exhibits and a planetarium.
    • https://www.sciowa.org/

26. Discovery World (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

    • Offers interactive science and technology exhibits.
    • https://www.discoveryworld.org/

Notable US Galleries and Art Associations

 The United States boasts a vibrant and diverse art scene, supported by numerous galleries and associations dedicated to promoting artists and their work. Below is a curated list of prominent art galleries and associations across the country:

1. Gagosian Gallery
A global network of art galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art, with multiple locations across the U.S., including New York and Los Angeles.
https://gagosian.com/

2. David Zwirner Gallery
Renowned for showcasing contemporary art, David Zwirner operates spaces in New York and other major cities, representing a roster of influential artists.
https://www.davidzwirner.com/

3. Pace Gallery
With locations in New York, Palo Alto, and other cities, Pace Gallery exhibits modern and contemporary artworks, supporting both established and emerging artists.
https://www.pacegallery.com/

4. Hauser & Wirth
An international gallery with a significant presence in Los Angeles and New York, Hauser & Wirth showcases contemporary art across various mediums.
https://www.hauserwirth.com/

5. The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA)
A non-profit membership organization of the nation's leading galleries in the fine arts, promoting the highest standards of connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice.
https://artdealers.org/

6. Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD)
Comprising directors of art museums across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, AAMD supports its members in increasing the contribution of art museums to society.
https://aamd.org/

7. American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
The largest organization representing the entire museum field, including art museums and galleries, providing advocacy, professional development, and standards for museum excellence.
https://www.aam-us.org/

8. Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG)
The leading educational and professional organization for academic museums, galleries, and collections, offering advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities.
https://www.aamg-us.org/

9. National Association of Artists' Organizations (NAAO)
A coalition supporting artist-centered cultural practices, working to improve conditions for the arts and artists in America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Association_of_Artists%27_Organizations

10. American Art Collaborative (AAC)
A consortium of U.S. art museums working together to establish linked open data on the semantic web, enhancing access to art collections.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Art_Collaborative

These galleries and associations play pivotal roles in enriching the cultural landscape of the United States, offering platforms for artists to showcase their work and for the public to engage with diverse artistic expressions.

Notable US Museums

 National Museum of American History

Major National Museums in the United States

Smithsonian Institution Museums

• National Museum of American History - Devoted to the political, cultural, and scientific history of the United States.
• National Museum of Natural History - Features exhibits on natural history, including fossils, minerals, and human origins.
• National Air and Space Museum - Showcases the history of aviation and space exploration.
• National Museum of African American History and Culture - Dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.
• National Museum of the American Indian - Focuses on the history and culture of Native Americans.
• National Portrait Gallery - Houses portraits of notable American figures.
• Smithsonian American Art Museum - Contains a broad collection of American art.
• National Postal Museum - Explores the history of the U.S. postal service.
• Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) - Serves as the institution's administrative headquarters and visitor center.
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Focuses on modern and contemporary art.
• National Museum of African Art - Dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of African art.
• Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Houses Asian art collections.
• National Zoological Park (National Zoo) - Provides engaging experiences with animals and showcases conservation efforts.
• Anacostia Community Museum - Explores social issues impacting diverse populations in the D.C. area.
• Arts and Industries Building - The original home of the National Museum, hosting special exhibitions and events.
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Located in New York City, it is dedicated to historical and contemporary design.
• National Museum of Asian Art - Encompasses the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, focusing on Asian art.

Other National Museums

• National Gallery of Art - Houses a vast collection of European and American masterpieces.
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - A living memorial to the Holocaust, inspiring citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred and promote human dignity.
• National World War I Museum and Memorial - America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering and understanding the Great War.
• National World War II Museum - Features immersive exhibits and multimedia experiences about the war that changed the world.
• National Museum of the United States Army - Tells the story of the oldest branch of the U.S. military.
• National Museum of the Marine Corps - Offers interactive exhibits on the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.
• National Museum of the United States Navy - Features exhibits on the history of the U.S. Navy.
• National Museum of the United States Air Force - The world's oldest and largest military aviation museum.
• United States Coast Guard Museum - Showcases artifacts from the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Specialized library associations in the United States

Specialized library associations in the United States

• American Association of Law Libraries (AALL): https://www.aallnet.org/
• American Theological Library Association (ATLA): https://www.atla.com/
• Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA): https://www.arlisna.org/
• Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT): https://www.aect.org/
• Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE): https://www.alise.org/
• Association of Christian Librarians (ACL): https://www.acl.org/
• Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL): https://www.ala.org/acrl/
• Association of Research Libraries (ARL): https://www.arl.org/
• Medical Library Association (MLA): https://www.mlanet.org/
• Music Library Association (MLA): https://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/
• Public Library Association (PLA): https://www.ala.org/pla/
• Society of American Archivists (SAA): https://www2.archivists.org/
• Special Libraries Association (SLA): https://www.sla.org/
• Theatre Library Association (TLA): http://www.tla-online.org/

List of library consortia, organized alphabetically by country

List of library consortia, organized alphabetically by country

• CAVAL (Australia): https://www.caval.edu.au/
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Library Services (Australia): https://www.csiro.au/
• National & State Libraries Australasia E-Resources Consortium (Australia): https://www.nsla.org.au/
• Kooperation E-Medien Österreich (Austrian Academic Library Consortium) (Austria): https://www.konsortien.at/
• Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Communauté française de Belgique (Belgium): https://www.bicfb.be/
• Flanders Heritage Library (Belgium): https://www.vlaamseerfgoedbibliotheken.be/
• Biblioteca do Conhecimento Online (Portugal): https://www.b-on.pt/
• Bibsam Consortium (Sweden): https://www.kb.se/bibsam/
• Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche (Netherlands): https://www.libereurope.eu/
• SURF (Netherlands): https://www.surf.nl/
• Gauteng and Environs Library Consortium (South Africa): https://www.sanlic.org.za/
• Hungarian Electronic Information Services National Programme (Hungary): https://eisz.mtak.hu/
• Iceland Consortium (Iceland): https://landsbokasafn.is/
• Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (Japan): https://www.nii.ac.jp/en/about/justice/
• Korean Electronic Site License Initiative (Korea): https://kesli.kisti.re.kr/
• Kenya Libraries and Information Services Consortium (Kenya): https://klisc.org/
• Lebanese Academic Library Consortium (Lebanon): https://www.aub.edu.lb/libraries/Pages/lalc.aspx
• Lithuanian Research Library Consortium (Lithuania): https://www.lmba.lt/
• Malaysian Online E-Resources Consortium (Malaysia): https://www.molec.gov.my/
• Marmot Library Network (United States): https://www.marmot.org/
• Michigan eLibrary (United States): https://www.mel.org/
• Metropolitan New York Library Council (United States): https://www.metro.org/
• National Digital Library Program (Pakistan): https://www.digitallibrary.edu.pk/
• National Electronic Information Consortium (Russian Federation): https://www.neicon.ru/
• National Knowledge Resource Consortium (India): https://www.csir.res.in/
• Ohio Library and Information Network (United States): https://www.ohiolink.edu/
• Ontario Council of University Libraries (Canada): https://www.ocul.on.ca/
• PALCI - Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation (United States): https://palci.org/
• Partenariat des bibliothèques universitaires du Québec (Canada): https://www.bci-qc.ca/
• Portal de Periódicos da CAPES (Brazil): https://www.periodicos.capes.gov.br/
• Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (United States): https://recap.princeton.edu/
• Royal Danish Library - National License Consortium (Denmark): https://www.kb.dk/
• Saudi Digital Library (Saudi Arabia): https://www.sdl.edu.sa/
• Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (United Kingdom): https://www.scurl.ac.uk/
• Triangle Research Libraries Network (United States): https://www.trln.org/
• University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (United States): https://usmai.org/
• VIVA: The Virtual Library of Virginia (United States): https://vivalib.org/
• Washington Research Library Consortium (United States): https://www.wrlc.org/
• Wisconsin Library Services (United States): https://www.wils.org/
• ZBW Leibniz Information Centre for Economics (Germany): https://www.zbw.eu/en/

Here's a table of U.S. state museum associations, organized by state.

Here's a table of U.S. state museum associations, organized by state.

State	Association Name	Website URL
Alabama	Alabama Museums Association	https://www.alabamamuseums.org
Alaska	Museums Alaska	https://museumsalaska.org
Arizona	Museum Association of Arizona	https://www.azmuseums.org
Arkansas	Arkansas Museums Association	https://www.armuseums.org
California	California Association of Museums	https://www.calmuseums.org
Colorado	Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums	https://www.cwam-us.org
Connecticut	Connecticut League of History Organizations	https://clho.org
Delaware	Delaware Museum Association	https://delawaremuseum.org
Florida	Florida Association of Museums	https://www.flamuseums.org
Georgia	Georgia Association of Museums	https://www.gamg.org
Hawaii	Hawaii Museums Association	https://hawaiimuseums.org
Idaho	Idaho Association of Museums	https://www.idahomuseums.org
Illinois	Illinois Association of Museums	https://www.illinoismuseums.org
Indiana	Association of Indiana Museums	https://www.indianamuseums.org
Iowa	Iowa Museum Association	https://www.iowamuseums.org
Kansas	Kansas Museums Association	https://ksmuseums.org
Kentucky	Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance	https://www.kymuseums.org
Louisiana	Louisiana Association of Museums	https://www.louisianamuseums.org
Maine	Maine Archives and Museums	https://www.mainemuseums.org
Maryland	Maryland Museums Association	https://www.marylandmuseums.org
Massachusetts	Massachusetts Museums Association	https://massmuseums.org
Michigan	Michigan Museums Association	https://www.michiganmuseums.org
Minnesota	Minnesota Association of Museums	https://www.minnesotamuseums.org
Mississippi	Mississippi Museums Association	https://www.msmuseums.org
Missouri	Missouri Association for Museums and Archives	https://mama.wildapricot.org
Montana	Museums Association of Montana	https://www.montanamuseums.org
Nebraska	Nebraska Museums Association	https://www.nebraskamuseums.org
Nevada	Nevada Museums Association	https://www.nevadamuseums.org
New Hampshire	New Hampshire Museums Association	https://www.nhmuseums.org
New Jersey	New Jersey Association of Museums	https://www.njamuseums.org
New Mexico	New Mexico Association of Museums	https://www.nmmuseums.org
New York	Museum Association of New York	https://nysmuseums.org
North Carolina	North Carolina Museums Council	https://ncmuseums.org
North Dakota	Association of North Dakota Museums	https://www.ndmuseums.org
Ohio	Ohio Museums Association	https://www.ohiomuseums.org
Oklahoma	Oklahoma Museums Association	https://www.okmuseums.org
Oregon	Oregon Museums Association	https://www.oregonmuseums.org
Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania Museums	https://pamuseums.org
Rhode Island	Rhode Island Historical Society	https://www.rihs.org
South Carolina	South Carolina Federation of Museums	https://scfmuseum.org
South Dakota	Association of South Dakota Museums	https://www.sdmuseums.org
Tennessee	Tennessee Association of Museums	https://tnmuseums.org
Texas	Texas Association of Museums	https://www.texasmuseums.org
Utah	Utah Museums Association	https://www.utahmuseums.org
Vermont	Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance	https://www.vermontmuseums.org
Virginia	Virginia Association of Museums	https://www.vamuseums.org
Washington	Washington Museum Association	https://washingtonmuseumassociation.org
West Virginia	West Virginia Association of Museums	https://www.museumsofwv.org
Wisconsin	Wisconsin Federation of Museums	[https://www.wisconsinmuseums

List of U.S. state archival associations, organized by state

List of U.S. state archival associations, organized by state.

State	Association Name	Website URL
Alabama	Society of Alabama Archivists	https://www.alarchivists.org
Alaska	Alaska Historical Society	https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org
Arizona	Arizona Archives Alliance	https://www.arizonaarchives.org
Arkansas	Arkansas Historical Association	https://arkansashistoricalassociation.org
California	Society of California Archivists	https://calarchivists.org
Colorado	Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists	https://www.srmarchivists.org
Connecticut	Connecticut League of History Organizations	https://clho.org
Delaware	Delaware Valley Archivists Group	https://delawarevalleyarchivists.org
Florida	Society of Florida Archivists	https://florida-archivists.org
Georgia	Society of Georgia Archivists	https://soga.wildapricot.org
Hawaii	Association of Hawai'i Archivists	https://hawaiiarchivists.org
Idaho	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
Illinois	Chicago Area Archivists	https://chicagoarchivists.org
Indiana	Society of Indiana Archivists	https://inarchivists.org
Iowa	Consortium of Iowa Archivists	https://www.iowaarchivists.org
Kansas	Kansas City Area Archivists	https://www.kcarchivists.org
Kentucky	Kentucky Council on Archives	https://kyarchivists.com
Louisiana	Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association	https://louisianaarchivists.org
Maine	Maine Archives and Museums	https://www.mainemuseums.org
Maryland	Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference	https://www.marac.info
Massachusetts	New England Archivists	https://newenglandarchivists.org
Michigan	Michigan Archival Association	https://miarchivists.wordpress.com
Minnesota	Minnesota Association of Museums	https://www.minnesotamuseums.org
Mississippi	Society of Mississippi Archivists	https://www.msarchivists.org
Missouri	Association of St. Louis Area Archivists	https://www.stlarchivists.org
Montana	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
Nebraska	Nebraska State Historical Society	https://history.nebraska.gov
Nevada	Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists	https://www.cimarchivists.org
New Hampshire	New England Archivists	https://newenglandarchivists.org
New Jersey	Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference	https://www.marac.info
New Mexico	New Mexico Association of Museums	https://www.nmmuseums.org
New York	Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc.	https://www.nycarchivists.org
North Carolina	Society of North Carolina Archivists	https://www.ncarchivists.org
North Dakota	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
Ohio	Society of Ohio Archivists	https://ohioarchivists.org
Oklahoma	Oklahoma Historical Society	https://www.okhistory.org
Oregon	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
Pennsylvania	Delaware Valley Archivists Group	https://delawarevalleyarchivists.org
Rhode Island	New England Archivists	https://newenglandarchivists.org
South Carolina	South Carolina Archival Association	https://scarchivists.org
South Dakota	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
Tennessee	Society of Tennessee Archivists	https://www.tennesseearchivists.org
Texas	Texas State Historical Association	https://www.tshaonline.org
Utah	Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists	https://www.cimarchivists.org
Vermont	New England Archivists	https://newenglandarchivists.org
Virginia	Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference	https://www.marac.info
Washington	Northwest Archivists	https://northwestarchivists.org
West Virginia	West Virginia Archives and