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ABL Cultural Consulting
Offers strategic planning and management consultancy for clients devoted to the arts, heritage and culture. Includes an overview of the company's work and details of current and past projects since 1987. Located in London, UK.
http://www.ablconsulting.com
ABZU Bibliography
From the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago: links for all aspects of the Ancient Near East.
http://www.etana.org/abzu/
Accessible Archives
Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.
http://www.accessible.com/
American Association for State and Local History
Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.
http://www.aaslh.org/
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
One of the leading professional appraising organizations.
http://www.appraisers.org/
Art Knowledge News
News magazine published free to subscribers and sponsored by the Art Appreciation Foundation. News about art, the art world, museums, artists, and exhibitions. Posted daily.
http://www.artknowledgenews.com/
Art Museum Network
A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.
http://www.amn.org/
The Art Museum Partnership Directors Forum
Network facilitating the sharing of information, resources and collections.
http://www.thedirectorsforum.org/
Arts Policy and Management, City University
Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management.
http://www.city.ac.uk/cpm/
Austrian Architectural Foundation
A national platform of different institutions to increase the public awareness of architecture as an important cultural factor through exhibitions and publications. Located in Vienna. (German and English)
http://www.aneta.at/
Brian Debnam: Arts and Cultural Consultancy
Profile, projects, feasibility studies, education and training, research, news, and contact information.
http://www.briandebnam.co.uk
Chicago Appraisers Association
Museum and charitable donation appraisals.
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/
Considerations for Contemplating Creating an Archaeological Repository
A discussion of factors for organizations and institutions to consider by Paula Johnson. [PDF]
http://www.paragonresearch.net/articles/Considerations_for_Repositories.pdf
DataTECH
A portal linking to research, funding opportunities, technical, and organizational resources.
http://heritagearearesources.com
E. Verner Johnson and Associates
Museum architects and planners helping museums plan and design successful buildings.
http://www.vernerjohnson.com
Electronic Museum
Web resource for technical managers, developers, authors or any other professionals who are using the web, kiosk or similar technologies in a museum context.
http://electronicmuseum.wordpress.com/
Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles
Sourcing of antique textiles for private collectors, museums, and institutions. Services include valuation, conservation, research, and photography. Located in London.
http://www.estherfitzgerald.com/
European Network of Science Centers and Museums
ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.
http://www.ecsite.net
Friends of the Wedgwood Museum
Providing a central forum for enthusiasts, collectors, students and researchers to exchange ideas and information. Located in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
http://www.wedgwoodmuseumfriends.org.uk/home.htm
Getty Research Institute
Features a variety of arts and education programs and tools. Resources include online library, photograph and provenance databases, workshops, and grant information.
http://www.getty.edu/research/
Global Museum
An international museum ezine read in more than 110 countries each week. The latest museum stories, employment and resources for the museum professional and those with an interest in museums.
http://www4.wave.co.nz/~jollyroger/GM2/
The 24 Hour Museum
Stories, arts and museum news, notices, reviews, features and trails, and promotes publicly-funded UK museums, galleries, archives and heritage attractions. Located in Brighton.
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/
IK Exhibitions
Creates and organizes natural history and cultural heritage exhibitions. Includes books and exhibitions, projects, collections and portfolio. Based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.ikfoundation.org/exhibitions.html
International Committee on Museum Security (ICMS)
ICOM committee which provides information to museums and museum professionals about security issues.
http://www.icms.boom.ru/
International Cultural Property Protection
From the US Information Agency, Cultural Property Advisory Committee. Covers issues dealing with the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property as well as requests by countries for import restriction on archeological or ethnographical artifacts.
http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/
International Museum Theatre Alliance
Nonprofit organization promoting theater as an interpretive educational tool in museums, zoos, and aquaria. Includes news and events, a membership form and benefit details, photos, and a directory of board members. Located in New York.
http://www.imtal.org/
John Cronin & Associates
Archaeological, conservation, and heritage services to government agencies, local authorities, private developers and community groups. Staff, consultants, and contact information.
http://www.johncronin.ie/
Lord Cultural Resources
International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional.
http://www.lord.ca
Museum Computer Network
Dedicated to fostering the cultural aims of museums through the use of computer technologies. Includes online newsletter, special interest group pages, lists of museum web sites, a searchable vendor marketplace.
http://www.mcn.edu
Museum Documentation Association
Provides information on cataloguing and curatorial concerns for museums. Resources include documentation for registration, nomenclature and terminology, documentation standards.
http://www.mda.org.uk/
Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC)
Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.
http://www.museum-employment.com/
Museum Job Resources Online
A resource guide to assist museum job seekers.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres/
Museum Jobs
Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.
http://www.museumjobs.com
Museum Loan Network
Promotes collection sharing among museums in the United States.
http://amps-tools.mit.edu/mln/
Museum Market
A portal for museum information for museum professionals. Listings for museums, associations and service providers.
http://www.museummarket.com
Museum Marketing Tips
Marketing and communications tips for museums.
http://www.museummarketingtips.com/
Museum Resource Board
Development resources for museum professionals.
http://www.museumwork.com/
Museum Security Network
Cultural property protection against malicious intent.
http://www.museum-security.org/
Museum Services
Moving and transport, installation, conservation, custom and archival framing, climate-controlled storage, exhibit development, packing and crating, and collection documentation and management. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
http://www.museumservices.org
Museums: A Fun Kind of Learning Experience
Tips for visiting museums and insights into museum exhibit design.
http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/museums/
Museums and the Web
A professional look at internet initiatives launched by museums worldwide.
http://museumsandtheweb.blogspot.com
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/
Natural Habitats
Produces educational videos, interpretive graphic displays, light box displays and sound effects for public aquariums, zoos and natural history museums. Includes partial client list and directory of aquariums. Located in Bristol, England.
http://www.natural-habitats.co.uk
Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO)
An independent network providing representation and information for the museum community of Europe.
http://www.ne-mo.org
Nicky Boyd - Museum Education & Evaluation Consultant
Specializing in audience development, education strategies, evaluation of projects, exhibitions and interactive exhibits, educational resource and outreach programs. Based in London.
http://nickyboyd.users.btopenworld.com/nicky_boyd/
OdioGuide
Audio guide equipment.
http://www.odioguide.com/index.html?lg=ENU
Orinda Group, LLC
Management and planning consultants offering solutions and handcrafting online exhibitions for museums. Includes details of services, a weblog and a toolbox. Located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
http://www.orindagroup.com
Point2Explore
Touch screen exhibit games and programs designed for children of all ages, to educate visitors, and to inform. Customizable for theme, content, or venue.
http://point2explore.com
Snapdragon Workshops
Specializing in educational workshops within museums, galleries and outreach to schools and community arts projects. Includes details of programs and links. Based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com
SUMO: Museum Branding
Creating an image to help communicate a museum's message effectively which is appealing to the public's funders and the museum's peers.
http://www.museumbranding.co.uk
Visitor Studies Association
International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites.
http://www.visitorstudies.org/
Indian Art: Lost and Rarely Found
Account on the extent of thefts of antiques from museums, and the trade in them. <small>(April 16, 2004)</small>
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FD16Df05.html
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