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"An internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Guggenheim Museum is at once a vital cultural center, an educational institution, and the heart of an international network of museums. Visitors can experience special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, lectures by artists and critics, performances and film screenings, classes for teens and adults, and daily tours of the galleries led by museum educators. Founded on a collection of early modern masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum today is an ever-growing institution devoted to the art of the 20th century and beyond."

The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Northwest Association of Youth Museums. The museum is 10,000 square feet including the planetarium, classroom, computer laboratory, exhibit hall and meeting space. Situated in Alton Baker Park on over 4.35 acres of property, the Science Factory affords a wonderful opportunity for combining outdoor environs to its overall visit experience.

I always liked to visit science museums and exhibitions since I was a kid because there are always a lot of fun science exhibitions combined with arts. I didn't know there was such museum near UofO and I think science museum for children is a great place for families to visit on weekends. Seemed like they have some classes and camps occasionally, and I would wanted to participate in one of those events if I were still a kid. I hope many children will have a chance to visit such science museum and have many impacts on science/art and learn a lot of stuff there.

- To continuously change and upgrade exhibits and educational programs; - Use hands-on exhibits and activities in a safe environment; and, - Encourage children to use mind and body to explore science, technology and humanity. The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Northwest Association of Youth Museums. The museum is 10,000 square feet including the planetarium, classroom, computer laboratory, exhibit hall and meeting space. Situated in Alton Baker Park on over 4.35 acres of property, the Science Factory affords a wonderful opportunity for combining outdoor environs to its overall visit experience.

"Instantly hailed as the most important structure of its time, Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has celebrated more than a decade of extraordinary success. With over a hundred exhibitions and more than ten million visitors to its credit, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has changed the way people think about museums, and it continues to challenge assumptions about the connections between art, architecture, and collecting."

"The museum welcomes students of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds to explore exhibits and participate in hands-on learning. Pre-registration is required. Programs are taught by knowledgeable museum guides and are designed to meet National and Oregon State learning standards" The museum's mission to education is a huge aspect of the organization, on daily basis education programs take place to educate the surrounding community.

Founded in late 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. The Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions, drawn from the Museum's holdings and the world's finest public and private collections.

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.

I visited the Smithsonian museums when I was in 8th grade and still have very distinct memories from the trip! Loved all the history you are surrounded by. Great place to visit within your lifetime.

When I was younger I visited the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. I believe it was then that sparked my interest in aerial vehicles that I have had and continued to have today. I have the arts and cultural world to thank for that.

"The mission of the Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection and preservation of photography, film and video." One of the many museums within the SD Balboa Park area, this venue used photography to capture some of the most powerful pictures.

What gorgeous imagery! It was hard to believe that these images aren't digital, but from film. The colors and textures are stunning. As a mixed-media photographic artist, I found Fayman's work particularly fascinating. Thank you for posting.

The JSMA is one of the many local museums here on campus displaying a range of art for our local community; "The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art enhances the University of Oregon's academic mission and furthers the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for the general public".

Home > Local News > Riverside County > Riverside > Riverside Headlines RIVERSIDE: Art Make event takes activities to the community /COURTESY OF RIVERSIDE ART MUSEUM Riverside-area crafters work in March on a mural that depicts the La Sierra area in yarn and fabric. The mural will be on display at the La Sierra Community Center starting Tuesday, April 1, as part of the Riverside Art Make offered by the Riverside Art Museum. 1 of 2 75 0 15 A Text Size BY ALICIA ROBINSON STAFF WRITER March 31, 2014; 02:46 PM On the premise that everyone can make or enjoy art, the Riverside Art Museum is launching a series of free activities and exhibits in four Riverside neighborhoods on Tuesday, April 1. The Riverside Art Make will feature activities such as kite making, a writing workshop, a sculpture of car parts that makes music and a photo still life project in the city's Eastside, Magnolia Center, La Sierra and Orangecrest neighborhoods from April 1 to May 17.

"The University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History protects significant collections, enhances knowledge, and encourages stewardship of human and natural history through research, preservation, and education." My own little place of work here on campus; this non profit organization encompasses the cultural and natural history of the Native Oregonians, New exhibits opened recently!

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon looks at the work of two Oregon artists in "Contemporary Oregon Visions: Jo Hamilton and Irene Hardwicke Olivieri." On view from April 1 to August 3, 2014, the exhibition presents two substantially different but equally innovative approaches to figurative art.

Enhance your museum experience with an Exhibit Talk given by a trained volunteer. Talks are offered every afternoon, Tuesday through Sunday, and are included with the price of admission

Issue of Matatu titled "African Cultures, Visual Arts, and the Museum: Sights/Sites of Creativity and Conflict"; all content in this issue freely available as PDF.

MoMA | Explore is the famous museum in New York, which I have just been there this winter break. It's pretty large and crowded place to visulize arts. There are bunch of art painting, works and structure. It's really a decent place to visit if you feel you are kind of into arts. From the website, there are couple art works showing and couple of them are quite cool to me. Take your time to explore a bit.

Artsy's mission is to make all the world's art accessible to anyone with an Internet connection. We are an online platform for discovering, learning about, and collecting art. Our growing collection comprises 125,000+ artworks by 25,000+ artists from leading art fairs, galleries, museums, and art institutions.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, in conjunction with Cinema Pacific, presents "Hunting Requires Optimism" and "Medusa Smack," two video installations by Portland-based artist Vanessa Renwick. On view from April 25 to June 29, 2014, and made possible by a JSMA Academic Support Grant, Renwick's installations address serious issues related to our environment in often humorous ways.

The Artstor Digital Library is a nonprofit resource that provides over 1.6 million digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research. Our community-built collections comprise contributions from outstanding international museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists and artists' estates.

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