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"This tour provides users with an all-hours access pass to explore the museum," said Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Metcalf, museum director. When completed, the virtual tour will include 92 high-definition panoramic "nodes." Each node consists of 307 photographs stitched together. In each node, aircraft and artifacts are hyperlinked to fact sheets, supplemental information and educational tools. "Museum exhibition design is a medium that has historically benefited from advances in technology," said John Luchin, a museum exhibit designer. "This virtual tour is the perfect way to maintain a connection with visitors long after they have left the museum galleries."

This Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is the only museum in the world, dedicated to the primary purpose of preserving the history of Marine Corps Aviation. When finished, the museum will tell the story of Marine Corps Aviation - aviators and the Marines that put them in the air and kept them there.

"Pima Air & Space Museum, where history takes flight, is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world."

Aviation Museum locator - aviation museums throughout the US and Canada

"The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world's most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010. Data: Digital Universe, American Museum of Natural History http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/universe/"

"National Naval Aviation Museum, one of the world's largest aviation museums. Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, this historic treasure boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft, hands-on exhibits and more than 4,000 artifacts representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation."

"The 390th Memorial Museum in Tucson, Arizona is a tribute to the airmen of the 390th Bombardment Group who served in World War II. The museum houses the courageous stories of the men who flew the B-17 bombers over Europe."

The National Air and Space Museum offers a variety of free educational programs for school groups and organized youth groups. Here you will find information on educational activities at the Museum as well as resources provided for classroom learning.

Flying Tigers Warbird Air Museum -  Kissimmee, FL

NAVAL AIR MUSEUM, PENSACOLA - Excellent photos of the museum collection

"The New England Air Museum inspires students of all ages through innovative and hands-on education programs in support of Connecticut's frameworks for science, history and technology. These lessons and activities can be delivered independently or to supplement a visit to the New England Air Museum. Hands-on Build and Fly activities spark the imagination, challenge the inquisitive mind, and can serve as an engaging anticipatory setting for further study in science, history and technology. "

"The primary purpose of the Cade Museum is to inspire creative thinking, future inventors and early entrepreneurs. The $25 million project will unfold in three phases: Phase I - The first phase will include the construction of a 21,000 square foot building with core exhibits on the neuroscience of creativity, "

"The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. "

The site is a guided tour of the USAF Museum which covers an immense area showing different themes throughout aviation history. You can pinpoint your location in the drop down MAP menu at the top right of the page. To 'walk' around the museum, click on the Blue Arrows on the floor. This is best viewed in full screen mode

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering lists unique buildings, monuments, museums and structures by state so you can find one to visit that's close to home. And in the lower right side of their homepage, they also have a great menu that allows you to search by type of engineering (for example, mining, aerospace, computer, etc) and also by category -- under category, you can find museums, amusement parks and other locations that highlight engineering ideas.

"Demonstrating The Evolution of the Idea...and Beyond! The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions inspiring innovation and creativity - learning from the past to create a better future."

"The Titan Missile Museum is the only publicly accessible Titan II missile site in the nation. Tour the underground missile site. See the 3-ton blast doors, the 8-foot thick silo walls, and an actual Titan II missile in the launch duct. Visit the launch control center, experience a simulated launch"

"FEATURED CRAFTSMAN! 2011 Craftsman of the Decade, Louis Chenot Visit Lou's page, which is linked from the Model Engineering Masterpieces section to see superb models featuring a running 1/6 scale 1932 SJ Duesenberg in miniature. Lou was presented with his $2000 award at the NAMES Expo in Detroit April 30th, 2011. He and his wife, June visited the Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad, CA on September 2, 2011 to display and discuss the model for local visitors. It was the last time the engine will be run before being reinstalled in the car. Video of the special event has been posted HERE."

Fighters * Bombers * Trainers * Liasions - The Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War One and World War Two era military aircraft in the world. Each has been beautifully restored to its prior military condition, using original parts whenever possible. Most of the planes are airworthy and flown at th"

"Long Island's Air and Space Museum Dedicated to preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and to inspiring future generations through science and technology."