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M u s e u m s
in the USA

~ Names beginning with "V" (27 total) ~

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Vaile Victorian Mansion, Independence, MO
30 room mansion recognized as one of the Great Houses of America, this 1881 home is one of the best examples of Second Empire architecture in the nation. Furnishings include original crystal chandeliers, oriental carpets, 9 marble fireplaces, painted woodwork and ceililngs, antiques, indoor plumbing and lavish antiques. [1771:-0.3-.08]-0
Valdez Museum and Historical Archive, Valdez, AK [315:-0.0-.00]-0
Valley Forge Historical Society Museum, Valley Forge, PA
See George Washington at Valley Forge. [239:-0.0-.00]-0
Van Lear Historical Society Miners' Museum, Van Lear, KY
Early 1930s coal-mining in eastern Kentucky. Numerous old photographs and history. The Website describes this non-profit"Bootstrap"museum effort to preserve the history of this once-thriving mining town. [620:-0.0-.00]-0
Varnum House Museum, Varnum Military Museum, East Greenwich, RI
The Varnum House Museum is the 1773 Federal Mansion built by Revolutionary War General James Mitchell Varnum, and is furnished as he would have had it. Includes period gardens in grounds of one acre. The Varnum Memorial Armory & Military Museum contains military artifacts from 15th century to 20th century. [981:-0.0-.00]-0
Vatican Art, Pittsburgh, PA
Art masterpieces from the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. [727:-0.0-.00]-0
Velveteria: Museum of Velvet Paintings, Portland, OR
A museum dedicated to the art of velvet painting. Over 170 paintings are on display, but there are over 1,000 in Velveteria's collection. The collection includes clowns, Elvis, nudes, banditos, Jesus, Yoda and many more. [1682:-0.2-.07]-0
Ventura County Maritime Museum, Oxnard, CA
Museum experience based on maritime history ranging from ancient mariners to the modern marine era, focus on educational programs through world-class maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, artifacts, and a nautical research library Permanent Exhibits Museum is home to a permanent collection of extensive marine art, featuring Dutch and Flemish painters, 17th century artists and Noted modern artists [1922:-0.3-.10]-0
Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Ventura, CA
The Ventura County Museum of History & Art presents the history and art of Ventura County, California through a long-term exhibit titled"Ventura County in the New West." A smaller gallery features approximately five temporary exhibits per year on various subjects relating the county and California. The Smith Gallery exhibits the George Stuart Collection of Historical Figures, one-quarter life-size portraits of notable figures in world history. [634:-0.0-.00]-0
Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Ventura, CA
The Ventura County Museum of History & Art presents the history and art of Ventura County, California through a long-term exhibit titled "Ventura County in the New West." A smaller gallery features approximately four temporary exhibits per year. The Smith Gallery exhibits the George Stuart Collection of Historical Figures, one-quarter life-size portraits of notable figures in world history. [1663:-1.1-.06]-0
Vermilion County War Museum, Danville, IL
Located in historic downtown Danville,the museum is located in the fully restored 1904 former Carnegie Library. The museum building was restored by a group of both veteran and non veteran volunteers and is operated by an all volunteer staff.It is claimed The collections contain over 5,000 artifacts covering all wars and every service branch from the Revolutionary War to present day, including weapons, uniforms, field and personal gear. [1443:-0.2-.05]-0
Vermont Historical Society Museum, Montpelier, VT
The Vermont Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets Vermont history for use, education, and enjoyment by present and future generations. [395:-0.0-.00]-0
Vernon Wood Museum of Art, Dayton, NV
The Vernon Wood Museum is in the early stages of being built . The Web page Museum has been a big help in letting people know who Vernon Wood was . [512:-0.0-.00]-0
Victoria Mansion (The Morse-Libby House), Portland, ME
Victoria Mansion is an outstanding example of nineteenth-century American architecture and design. With remarkably intact original interiors and decorations, it survives as a unique example of the princely palaces created for America’s wealthiest ci Original Gustave Herter interiors. [1421:-0.9-.04]-0
Vietnam Era Educational Center, Holmdel, NJ
The Vietnam Era Educational Center is dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting a factual history about the Vietnam Era and those impacted by it. [921:-0.0-.00]-0
Views Of The Solar System, Los Alamos National Laboratory, ?? [240:-0.0-.00]-0
Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham Field - Fort Worth Texas, TX
Here you can see vintage aircraft, antique vehicles & support equipment displayed in a nostalgic B-29 hanger. [301:-0.0-.00]-0
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA [317:-0.0-.00]-0
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville, VA
Virginia Museum of Natural History is the state museum offering exhibits, programs for adults and children, publications, special events. Seven research scientists on staff. [910:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Computer History Museum, , ??
Historical Computer Society. [241:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Egyptian Museum - Padibastet's Tomb, Santa Barbara, CA
This virtual museum provides access to Egyptian and Mediterranean antiquities previously unavailable to the public. Includes stunning iridescent glass collection, bronze statuettes, shabtis, scarabs, amulets, jewelry, mummy of King Pedibastet. [1324:-0.1-.04]-0
Virtual Museum of Achievement, The American Academy of Achievement, ?? [289:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania, New Alexandria, PA
The coal mines and coal patches of western Pennsylvania, with miners names for some patches. [1074:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Museum of the Art of Lee Oskar Lawrie, Austin, TX
Online museum collecting images of the works of 20th Century American Architectural Sculptor Lee Lawrie (1877-1963). To date the site has original photographs of Lawrie's work at Rockefeller Center, The Nebraska State Capitol Building, Bok Tower, the Perelman Building in Philadelphia, Boy's Town and Harrisburg, PA. Lawrie's work can be found nationwide. [1744:-1.1-.07]-0
Virtual Science Museum of Ciba Physics Services, , ??
Page in German. [279:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Smithsonian, Washington, DC
A virtual version of the Smithsonian's 150th Anniversary traveling exhibit, implemented with the most advanced 3D and video technology available, shows what will be possible when the next generation of internet becomes a reality. [1070:-0.0-.00]-0
Vizcaya, Miami, FL
Vizcaya is a museum for the European decorative arts with period rooms in the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neo-classic style. It is located in an Italian Renaissance style villa that was built between 1914 and 1916 as the winter residence of the industrialist James Deering. The villa is surrounded by formal gardens. [857:-0.0-.00]-0

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