Mitra Mohabat asked:


Its in a heavily wooded area with tall trees. Its a big museum. It also has an exhibit with lizards and such.

JIMMY

Lily Morgan asked:


Dollhouse and miniature collectors lead a more popular hobby than some might realize. It is a tradition for some and a personal interest for others. But there is no mistaking that it is a very happening subculture within our society today. Collectors living in the St. Louis region are probably already familiar with the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis. It is one of several great American museums devoted to the love of dollhouse collecting.

The Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis has been open since the year 1989. It currently has more than two hundred volunteer members to help keep it functioning accordingly. It takes a lot of people to keep the museum on schedule and organized. The volunteers are special people that are willing to give of themselves in order to make others happy.

The museum had to undergo some serious renovations in order to better serve the public. They were proud to welcome hobby enthusiasts and dollhouse collectors to a large open house in 2001. It was a fantastic event that was successful and launched the beginning of what was to be many fun filled years to come.

The Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis was recently proud to welcome several dollhouses on loan from Dallas. The museum there had to close down and with nowhere to send the dollhouses; they were sent to St. Louis so that they could be put on display for the miniature collectors to appreciate. Though it is unfortunate for Dallas, the good thing is that their pieces are still on display to be enjoyed.

There are also a large number of items that get donated to the museum in the event that someone has died. These items are original and unique and in many cases quite old in age. This means that there are always new items coming into the museum. There is a good chance that you will see something new every time you come by to visit.

The Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis often requires volunteers to help out around the museum. The winter season seems to increase the amount of volunteers that are needed and they are always open to accepting new people. If you live in the area and would enjoy volunteer work at a miniature museum, contact them for more information.

The museum offers memberships to anyone that wishes to join. By purchasing a membership you become eligible for great benefits such as free admission to the museum all the time as well as 10% off everything that is sold in the gift shop. Those types of savings can certainly add up fast and at the same time you are supporting the museum.

For all of the latest news regarding the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis, see their website for currently updated information. Any news regarding the museum or upcoming special exhibits to be held there will be on the site for the public. Visitors are always welcome so whether you are a local or a tourist in town, check out the museum for some fascinating dollhouse collectibles.



JAIME

Anna Poelo asked:


Among Boise’s many featured and famous museums are the Idaho Black History Museum and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. These two museums differ from the rest of the museums in Boise by dedicating itself to the history and culture of their respective communities.

The Idaho Black History Museum was founded in 1995, built to educate people about the history and culture of African Americans, especially the African Americans from Idaho.  It now stands at the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building at Julia Davis Park. St. Paul is one of the two African American churches founded by the Boise people, and is one of the oldest buildings built by the African Americans of Boise. It was a gathering place for the African Americans of Boise long before other social gatherings were established. The church was given to a preservation committee when the St. Paul congregation moved to a new church in 1993, and two years later ws the birth of the Idaho Black History Museum.

The Basque Museum and Cultural Center, on the other hand, focuses and promotes the history and culture of the Basque communities in Idaho. It was established in 1985 at the historic Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House at Grove Street. It is here where the museum grew and flourished. More artifacts and exhibits were shown and developments were made to the place because of the need for more space and exposure. As the years went by, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center grew more and more with many dedicated people investing in making it  a proud cultural institution in Idaho.

The Basque Museum and Cultural Center aims in promoting and interpreting the rich and colorful history of the Basque communities, their origins, and their life in America. It aims to preserve Basque history and tradition by researching and educating the people about the background of the Basque communities and the Basque collections.

The museum includes history archives, a library, records and tapes, manuscript materials, artifacts and photographs. The museum also branches out to supporting the Basque community in the area, like, for instance, establishing the first Basque preschool, the Boiseko Ikastola. Currently, the museum is focusing on offering more services to the community such as educational programs, technological improvements, and more Basque social activities.

The Idaho Black History Museum is evidently promoting the same things, and others. Aside from promoting awareness to the people of Idaho, the museum also presents educational and community outreach programs such as literacy programs, workshops, and musical performances.

These two aren’t the only notable museums in Boise, Idaho. The Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, and the Discovery Center of Idaho are among the featured places to go to when in Boise. However, if you’re interested in learning about the different communities in Idaho, especially the African American and Basque communities, then the Idaho Black History Museum and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center is just right here in Boise, waiting to educate and share with you the history and culture of the communities.



FRED

GardenGuy06 asked:

We visit a fantasic museum devoted to chainsaws and it is a private collection built by a Stihl rep. The entire history of chainsaws on display!

GARRETT

fawkes08 asked:

MYMP at the Music Museum

MARC

Cary Ordway asked:


Sacramento is not just any old state capital — it’s also a virtual theme park for historians, art lovers and just about anyone else who wants to learn more about the state of California.

It’s tempting to say it’s a theme park for adults - but it’s really not just for adults. In fact, a visit to Sacramento probably will be one of the most beneficial field trips your youngsters will ever take. They’ll learn about government, the Old West, railroads, Native Americans, the Gold Rush and several other subjects featured in dozens of Sacramento exhibits and museums.

We stopped by the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau, where we obtained maps and a long list of attractions in the city. The CVB is just around the corner from highlights like the Governor’s Mansion and the many beautifully maintained Victorian homes and architecture found throughout the downtown area.

We then drove over to take the obligatory pictures of the State Capitol Building, keeping an eye out for California’s movie-star governor. But, alas, no Arnold at either the Capitol or the Governor’s Mansion — although we’re told the governor is frequently spotted having lunch at the Esquire Grill or dining at Lucca and Biba restaurants. In any event, the State Capitol Museum makes the stop more than worthwhile with its exhibits and artifacts from the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and a newly unveiled 3-D movie on the disaster.

Nearby we found several other museums to explore. For example, the Crocker Art Museum is located in one of the city’s most beautiful Victorian homes and is, in fact, the oldest art museum in the West. Founded in 1873, the museum today displays original European and master drawings as well as 19th-Century California paintings, sculptures and Asian art.

We stopped in the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, which offers colorful and descriptive displays about many of the women who have been instrumental in helping California grow to its present stature. As with most museums we visited, visitors could spend several hours in just this museum soaking up fascinating facts about the Golden State.

For history buffs, maybe the best place in town to go is Old Sacramento, which has a number of museums including the California Military Museum, Discovery Museum History Center, the Old Sacramento Interpretive Center, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum and the Wells Fargo History Museum.

Topping the historical list is the California State Railroad Museum which is said to be one of the country’s best railroad museums. The 100,000-square-foot museum features many actual railcars as well as various real locomotives. You can see what a 19th Century train station was really like with a very authentic replica right on the premises.

We were amazed by the Railroad Museum because so many different types of rail cars and locomotives were on display indoors all in one place. The trains are in tip-top condition and you can always find one of the museum’s volunteers to explain how this or that worked or why this particular steam engine was important. There is an elaborate model railroad upstairs as well as exhibits explaining the history of model railroading. We’ve got to say this museum was a favorite for both the adults and kids in our crowd.

Old Sacramento, as one local visitor official told us, was once the skid row of Sacramento until, in the 1960’s, a major re-development project was initiated to restore many of the historic buildings and attract new business into the area. The history of Old Sacramento dates back to 1839 when this became the first commercial settlement in the area. When gold was discovered in nearby Coloma in 1849, the business community along the Sacramento River began to boom. Local miners had to have such services as hotels, saloons, outfitting stores and bathhouses.

Nowadays, Old Sacramento is bringing back that early atmosphere and everyone seems to love it - it now attracts more than 5 million visitors each year. Although we noticed several commercial vacancies in the area, that might just be because Old Sacramento is now considered one of the most expensive places in Sacramento to do business.

The area has been restored with cobblestone streets, gaslamps and wooden sidewalks, and you do get the feeling of walking through a town from the Old West. Of course there are a few tip-offs that this particular Wild West town has been somewhat tamed: T-shirt shops seem to abound and there are plenty of candy and chocolate stores, not to mention pizza and just about anything else today’s explorers may want to eat.

The shops in Old Sacramento - no matter how tacky some of them may be - are almost all housed in historic buildings. Among those 53 buildings still standing is a firehouse built in 1853, California’s first threater, and the B.J. Hastings Building which was the western terminus for the Pony Express.

For a unique overnight adventure in Sacramento, try staying on board the Delta King, an early 20th Century paddle-wheeler riverboat. The boat once offered prohibition-era drinking, jazz bands and gambling for its fun-loving passengers and, just like passengers back in the 1920s, today’s guests enjoy enchanting river views, great food and drink and a cozy stateroom unlike any other accommodation you may have experienced. But unlike those early passengers, you will have to be content with scenery that remains pretty constant. The Delta King isn’t going anyplace anytime soon.

On this particular visit, we stayed overnight in a great choice for landlubbers, the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. About five miles from Old Town, the hotel is located in the Point West part of Sacramento and is a particular favorite with business travelers because of its endless amenities and typical Hilton upscale, polished look and feel. We found the spacious rooms to be tastefully decorated and well insulated from any street noise. With its marble counters, pillow-top mattresses and 250-threadcount linens, this hotel proved to be a luxurious respite after a long day of museum-hopping in Sacramento.

AT A GLANCE

WHERE: Sacramento is about 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 385 miles north of Los Angeles in the San Joaquin Valley.

WHAT: Sacramento is the state capital of California and the home of the state’s governmental offices. Numerous museums, exhibits, historical buildings and other attractions make the city a popular travel destination.

WHEN: The climate is moderate in Sacramento so visits can be planned anytime of year. Check ahead to see when the Legislature’s in session if you would like to see government in action.

WHY: You’ll find many attractions located in a close area, most of them quite illustrative of early Californian history.

HOW: For more information on Sacramento, contact the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-292-2334 or visit www.discovergold.org.



COREY

TheBestJohnnyBoy asked:

Trailer on the movie Night at the Museum 2. Enjoy

JAY

wunder_bred asked:


I’m going to do some general research on Native Americans, and I am wondering how well a museum can help a person understand a native culture. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a the museum as a tool for communicating accurate and complete information about a culture?

DOUG

JohnnyRotten asked:


I know the Field Museum in Chicago has a couple but is this the best, and most Dinosaurs on display?

ISIAH

ROCKETBOOM asked:

Ellie Rountree visits the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. www.computerhistory.org This episode was created in collaboration with Intel! www.intel.com

DAVID