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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Hollywood, California

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in Hollywood, CA with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction, displaying waxworks of historical and political figures, film stars, sports stars and more.

March Field Air Museum
Riverside, California

General, History, Military, Science, Specialized

Our most important assets are our experienced volunteers who are more than willing to share historical facts, technical data, flight information and little known truths about the past. World WarII vets are dying off at the rate of 1,500 per week so it's important that we let them tell their stories. We are fortunate enough to have over 100 volunteers who are willing to share the past with our guests.By gearing our educational tours to enhance the criteria that educators must use as guide lines,(The California State Educational Standards), we are able to put the knowledge of our volunteers to good use.
Our future plans will include more "hands on" exhibits and we have a new building in the works.

McCune Rare Book and Art Collection
Vallejo, California

Art, History, Library, Specialized

The McCune is a hands-on rare book collection. It contains a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, 6 incunabula, a 1517 edition of Virgil with over 200 illustrations. This collection is a history of printing from the 15th-21st century with many famous printers represented. The unique thing about this collection is that we encourage people to actually sit down to read and examine the books and art. This means hands-on review of our items. We want individuals to feel 400 year old paper and binding and see the intricate details in some of the books. The McCune is entirely staffed by volunteers.

Military Medal Museum
San Jose, California

Specialized

Over 300 military medals from around the world

Mole-Richardson Moletown
Los Angeles, California

Specialized

The museums features displays of lighting equipment manufactured by the Mole-Richardson Company. The equipment was used in the motion picture industry since the 1920s. The museum has photographs of scenes from films using Mole-Richardson products.

Motte Historical Museum
Menifee, California

History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

Antique and classic cars, private Motte family collection. The venue includes antque appliances and community history.

Mullin Automotive Museum
Oxnard, California

Art, Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The Mullin Automotive Museum is an homage to the art deco and the machine age – eras that produced exquisite art and magnificent automobiles. The museum is home to the finest historic French automobiles from the Bugatti to the Voisin as well as significant and representative decorative art from the 1920s and 1930s.

Murphy Auto Museum
Oxnard, California

History, Specialized

The non-profit Murphy Auto Museum has a collection of over 40 cars displayed by many collectors from the tri-county area of Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. It houses a wide variety of classic, milestone and special interest vehicles, including a large collection of Packards from 1927-1958.

Museum of Architecture
San Juan Capistrano, California

Specialized

Museum of Architecture in San Juan Capistrano, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Museum of Making Music
Carlsbad, California

Culture, General, History, Specialized

Founded in 1998 under NAMM’s organizational umbrella and with its sponsorship, the Museum of Making Music explores the multifaceted history of the American music products industry from its beginnings in the 1890s to today. Housed at NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California (north San Diego county), the Museum tells stories of hard work, challenge, inspiration and pioneering innovation, and reveals the profound relationship between the industry, popular music, and global culture.

Madame Tussauds San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Madame Tussauds exceptionally showcases more than 100 exquisite wax figures of famous celebrities, combining legendary and contemporary stars from the world of film, sports and entertainment.

Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, California

Specialized

The Marine Mammal Center rescues and rehabilitates injured animals. Seals, sea lions and whales have all been saved by the center's employees and volunteers.

Mexican Museum
San Francisco, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

Fort Mason Center offers a variety of cultural activities as well as being in close proximity to the Marina Green, Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. Stop by and visit the museum while touring the Marina District and other nearby tourist destinations!

Miller Rellim Demonstration Forest
Crescent City, California

Specialized

Logging history, tools, photos, logging activities, forest regeneration, plant identification tours

Monteverde General Store Museum
Sutter Creek, California

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

Take a step back in time at the Monteverde General Store Museum and experience a little slice of “frontier life.” John Monteverde and members of his family ran the emporium from 1898 to 1971 and you can see the authentic hardware, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, candy, and miner supplies such as boots, flashlights, and tools that the Monteverde’s sold to Sutter Creek locals.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Santa Barbara, California

Children's, Culture, Natural History, Science, Specialized

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a 21st century museum dedicated to igniting learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara's redeveloped tourist area at 125 State Street, it will be the county's first LEED-certified museum serving children of all ages as well as"lifelong learners." The museum's interactive exhibits, designed by award-winning museum planning firm Gyroscope, Inc. align with the national agenda to boost student achievement in math and science.

Mumm Napa Valley
Napa, California

Specialized

Mumm Napa Valley in Napa, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Musee Mechanique
San Francisco, California

Specialized

140 coin operated musical instruments

Museum of Lone Pine Film History
Lone Pine, California

Specialized

Museum of Lone Pine Film History in Lone Pine, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Museum of Monterey (MOM)
Monterey, California

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

The Museum of Monterey is a world class multi media exhibition space. Our first floor is dedicated to rotating exhibitions of a contemporary nature and our second floor is dedicated to Monterey history and our permanent collection.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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