History Museums

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The Library of Congress.

"Offers the first small but important part of our unique American historical collections as well as our catalog, the text and images from major exhibitions, the THOMAS database of current and historical information on the U.S. Congress, a Learning Page for K-12 students and teachers, and much more."--Source.

McClung Museum.

"The McClung Museum is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, local history, and natural history. The exhibits document ways of life, cultural trends, and technologies from prehistoric times to the present day, and showcase much of Tennessee's past -- its geology, history, art, and culture."--Source.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

"Dedicated to the preservation of the northwest Texas heritage. It is the oldest and largest museum of its kind in the state of Texas."--Source.

Royal Ontario Museum.

Offers Greek, Roman, and far Eastern art and archaeology.  This site has activities for children, QuickTime movies, and virtual tours.