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ALABAMA

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ARIZONA

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ARKANSAS

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CALIFORNIA

Exploratorium
San Francisco, California
July 14 - October 2, 2005. "The Nobel Prize: 100 Years of Creativity".
Bring your group to San Francisco's most beloved museum! More like an experimental laboratory than a traditional museum, hundreds of interactive exhibits blur the lines between art and science. For all ages. Don't miss "The Nobel Prize: 100 Years of Creativity" July 14 thru October 2, 2005. Discounts for groups of 10+.
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415-561-0360
Fax: 415-561-0307
rjp@exploratorium.edu
www.exploratorium.edu

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
San Marino, California
The Huntington is a world-renowned center of art and culture set amidst 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. Featuring British, French & American art, Library Treasures, & special exhibits. Highlights: Gainsborough’s Blue Boy, a Gutenberg Bible, Desert, Rose & Japanese Gardens. Enjoy sumptuous English Teas, Book Store browsing, & private Group Tours. Hours of Admission: Tuesday-Friday 12:00-4:30pm, weekends: 10:30am-4:30 pm. Summers: 10:30am-4:30pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Group Policy: Bus reservations required. Tours require 30 days notice.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
General Information: 626-405-2100
Group Sales & Tours: Jane Sandmeier
Direct: 626-405-2240
Fax: 626-405-9211
tours@huntington.org
www.huntington.org

Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs, California
They flew for freedom in WWII... They still fly today... One of the largest collections of flying aircraft that preserved liberty. Climb into a B-17 Bomber cockpit. See and hear the excitement of actual fly bys. Talk to Veteran pilots who flew these planes. Air Conditioned - Gift Shop - Movies -Vintage Cars
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-778-6262
www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org


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COLORADO

Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art
Boulder, Colorado
Beautiful art of the American West! 350 original oil paintings and 100 bronze sculptures of Native Americans, Western wildlife, mountain landscapes and the Great American cowboy. Outdoor monumental bronze sculpture garden. Gift Shop offers 2500 Leanin’ Tree greeting cards. Mon-Fri 8 to 4:30, Sat & Sun 10 to 4. FREE.
6055 Longbow Drive
PO Box 9500
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 800 777 8716 x4299
Direct: 303 581 2194
Fax: 303 581 2152
artmuseum@leanintree.com
www.leanintreemuseum.com


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CONNECTICUT

Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme, Connecticut
May 1 - Sept. 11, 2005. May Night: Willard Metcalf in Old Lyme, Connecticut, 1905-1907.
Krieble Gallery open year round Tues. - Sat. 10am – 5pm. Sunday 1-5 pm. Groups welcome. May Night: Willard Metcalf in Old Lyme, Connecticut, 1905-1907. A leading figure associated with the Lyme Art Colony. These years were pivotal to his stylistic development and critical appeal. On view May 1 through Sept. 11, 2005.
96 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Phone: 860-434-5542
Fax: 860-434-6259
www.flogris.org


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DELAWARE

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FLORIDA

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Ft. Myers, Florida
Experience 'old Florida' at the Estates, a National Register Historic site and tropical paradise. Tours include historic buildings, gardens, museum visit and a cruise on the Caloosahatchee River. Group rates, catering and evening tours available. Open Monday-Saturday, 9-5 & Sunday, Noon-5.
2350 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-334-7419
www.edison-ford-estate.com

Orange County Regional History Center
Orlando, Florida
"At the History Center, experiencing history and culture is more than just viewing historical artifacts in a gallery. Tracing our region's roots back through 12,000 years of time, The History Center's interactive exhibits, tours, lectures, and family programs bring the Historical Society of Central Florida's collections to life. From native people, to the roots of industry, and from Florida tourism's infancy through the 20th century's amazing growth explosion, there's something for everyone at the History Center."
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 836-8500
Fax: (407) 836-8520
groupsalesadvantages@ocfl.net
www.thehistorycenter.org


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GEORGIA

Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
The Booth Western Art Museum is an 80,000 square foot facility in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, that showcases contemporary Western American art, Presidential, Civil War, movie poster, and illustration collections. The Museum has a children's gallery, Store, Café, presentation theatre, orientation theatre, and research library. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
501 Museum Drive
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Contact: Cheryl Kennedy, Marketing and Membership Manager
Phone: 770-387-1300
For Group Scheduling: 770-607-3686
www.boothmuseum.org

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HAWAII

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IDAHO

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ILLINOIS

The Field Museum
Chicago, Illinois
Special in 2005: Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years – Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the U.S. premiere of Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption!
The Field Museum is home to Sue, the world’s largest T. Rex, plus 35 world-renowned exhibitions. See the man-eating Lions of Tsavo, 23 Egyptian mummies and one of the nation’s finest collections of Native American artifacts. Special in 2005: The final venue for Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years – Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the U.S. premiere of Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption!
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Contact: Aimee Willetts -Manager, Tourism and Group Sales
Phone: 312-665-7300
Fax: 312-665-7301
groupsales@fieldmuseum.org
www.fieldmuseum.org


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INDIANA

College Football Hall of Fame
South Bend, Indiana
The College Football Hall of Fame boasts numerous amenities: First rate special events program including the KeyBank Gridiron Legends Luncheon Series - Great Group Rates - Tour director and driver tickets - Educational/Character Enrichment Program - World-class exhibits - Distinctive and Original Banquet and Meeting Facilties - Full-Service Catering. The Enshrinement Festival will take place August 12-13, 2005. Be a part of history as the new class is permanently enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame. Events include a Mayor's Breakfast, FanFest, Youth Football Clinic, Autograph Session, Parade, and much, much more!
111 S. St. Joseph St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 1-800-440-FAME
www.collegefootball.org


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IOWA

Bob Feller Museum
Van Meter, Iowa
June 11, 2005. Bob Feller Museum’s 10th anniversary
Come and enjoy the Bob Feller Museum’s 10th anniversary celebration on June 11, 2005. Bob Feller will be at the Museum all day. Other activities will include a Silent Auction, picnic lunch, special exhibits and a visit by Bud Selig, Commissioner of Baseball. Reservations are required.
310 Mill Street
Van Meter, Iowa 50261
Phone: 866-996-2806
info@bobfellermuseum.org
www.bobfellermuseum.org

National Farm Toy Museum
Dyersville, Iowa
This Museum features over 30,000 farm toys on display. During your visit you will see a 10 minute movie paralleling the history of the Ameican Farm toy, farm toy manufacturing, a mock assembly line of the Ertl Toy Company and life size exhibit on the scales used to produce precision toys.
1110 16th Avenue Ct SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Toll Free:877- 475-2727
Phone: 563-875-2727
Fax: 563- 875-8467
farmtoys@dyersville.com
www.nationalfarmtoymuseum.com

National Motorcycle Museum
Anamosa, Iowa
Walk through our doors and be transported back in time as you marvel at our extensive collection of motorcycles from Ariel to Zundapp, dating back to 1903. You'll also enjoy thousands of photographs, posters, postcards and pieces of motorcycle memorabilia, antique motorcycle toys, pedar cars, and a unique gift shop. Open Daily - year round. Voted Iowa's Tourism Attraction of the Year in 2001 for communities of 10,000 or less population. Admission: $7.00/adults; Kids are FREE when accompanied by an adult. We do offer a senior citizen discount, discount to members of motorcycle rider groups, ABATE, AMCA, AMA, HOG, etc.
PO Box 405
Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: 319-462-3925
Fax: 319-462-3982
national_mc_museum@hotmail.com
www.nationalmcmuseum.org

Sioux City Art Center
Sioux City, Iowa
December, 2005 - March, 2006. Bikes: Motorcycles as Personal Expression
July - September, 2006. Fashion in Film
The Sioux City Art Center offers year-round programming that engages the entire family. Its exhibition program introduces visitors to a rotating schedule of exhibitions that examine contemporary art and popular culture. Future exhibitions include Bikes: Motorcycles as Personal Expression (December, 2005–March, 2006) and Fashion in Film (July-September, 2006).
225 Nebraska St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
Phone: 712-279-6272
Fax: 712-255-2921
sfravel@sioux-city.org
www.siouxcityartcenter.com

Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Visitors encounter the sights and sounds of surveyors charting the wilderness; view an interactive display of the many communities that grew up along the line; walk through a history of passenger rail travel; and step into a simulator to experience the 180-degree view from a rolling diesel locomotive. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
200 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Phone: 712-329-8307
www.up.com


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KANSAS

Boot Hill Museum, Inc.
Dodge City, Kansas
Visit Front Street - western history on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery. See Guns, Clothing & thousands of Old West artifacts. Delicious Chuckwagon, Miss Kitty’s Long Branch Saloon Show, Stagecoach Rides, and Gunfights all summer. Summer 8-8. Winter 9-5 M-Sat 1-5 Sun.
Front Street
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: 620-227-8188
frontst@pld.com
www.boothill.org

Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Hutchinson, Kansas
In addition to an IMAX(r) theater and planetarium, the Cosmosphere features one of the largest collections of international space artifacts outside of the Smithsonian Institution, including the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey and Gemini X. Others promise the moon...The Cosmosphere delivers!
1100 N. Plum St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501-1499
Phone: 800-397-0330
www.cosmo.org


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KENTUCKY

American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop
Located at the Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
Known as the “Showplace for Saddlebreds”, visitors tour through permanent and changing exhibits, including an award-winning movie, continuous running videos, touch screen exhibits and a life-size Rocking Horse exhibit. The Gift Shop carries many unique equine items. Admission with Kentucky Horse Park ticket.
Phone: 859-259-2746
ashm@mis.net
www.americansaddlebredmuseum.org
 

Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
April - October 2005. Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay
The International Museum of the Horse will present Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay, from April to October 2005. One of the greatest senators in American History, the exhibition will explore Henry Clay's remarkable family and their equestrian and agrarian milestones, primarily their role in establishing Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry.
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-233-4303
Fax: 859-233-9924
info@kyhorsepark.com
www.kyhorsepark.com

Louisville Science Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Opening summer 2005: THE WORLD AROUND US, a permanent natural and earth sciences exhibit.
The Louisville Science Center features three floors of hands-on exhibits and a four-story IMAX Theatre. Permanent exhibits explore the human body and scientific advancements, including construction and manufacturing; KidZone exhibit is for children 7 and younger. Opening summer 2005: THE WORLD AROUND US, a permanent natural and earth sciences exhibit.
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Contact: Kim Inge
Phone: (800) 591-2203 x6133
Kim.Inge@loukymetro.org
www.LouisvilleScience.org

Museum of the American Quilter’s Society
Paducah, Kentucky
June 18 - September 18 2005. Contemporary Quilts from Australia
Quilt exhibits to dazzle everyone in your group! From antique and traditional to modern art, 100+ quilts in three to five exhibits are always on display. Contemporary Quilts from Australia, June 18-September 18, is one upcoming highlight. Call or go online for a complete schedule. Reservations required for guided tours.
215 Jefferson St.
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-442-8856
Fax: 270-442-5448
info@quiltmuseum.org
www.quiltmuseum.org

Shaker Museum at South Union
Auburn, Kentucky
Visit the historic site of the South Union Shaker Village (1807-1922). Located just 10 miles west of Bowling Green, the museum features four restored Shaker buildings, 40 exhibits and unique shopping. Year-round tours, excellent event schedule. Overnight accomodations and group meals by reservation at the 1869 Shaker Tavern B&B. Visitor Information, Photos, Online Shopping at www.shakermuseum.com.
PO Box 177
Auburn, KY 42206
Phone: 800-811-8379
shakmus@logantele.com
www.shakermuseum.com

The Speed Art Museum
Louisville, Kentucky
June 7 - September 18, 2005. Berthe Morisot: An Impressionist and Her Circle
The Field Museum is home to Sue, the world’s largest T. Rex, plus 35 world-renowned exhibitions. See the man-eating Lions of Tsavo, 23 Egyptian mummies and one of the nation’s finest collections of Native American artifacts. Special in 2005: The final venue for Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years – Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the U.S. premiere of Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption!
2035 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Contact: Mary Ly, Group Sales Coordinator
Phone: 502-634-2960
Fax: 502-634-9242
tours@speedmuseum.org
www.speedmuseum.org


 

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LOUISIANA

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MAINE

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MARYLAND

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MASSACHUSETTS

Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, Massachusetts
Relive New England’s historic past and explore the region’s connections to the art and culture of Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world at one of New England’s largest museums. PEM features unrivaled permanent collections, special exhibitions, and historic properties, including an 18th-century Chinese merchant’s home.
East India Square
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-745-9500 x 3070
Fax: 978-745-7550
Jennifer_Close@pem.org
www.pem.org


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MICHIGAN

Music House Museum
Acme, Michigan
Collection of rare antique musical instruments and music-making machines from 1870 through 1930. Tours demonstrate hugh Belgian dance organ, nickelodeons, victrolas, music boxes, juke boxes. Wurlitzer theater organ new this year. Gift shop boasts many unique items. Special group rates.
PO Box 297
Acme, MI 49610
Phone: 231-938-9300
Fax: 231-938-3650
musichouse@coslink.net
www.musichouse.org

Public Museum of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
July 2 - Oct. 31, 2005. Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy
The Public Museum of Grand Rapids (Van Andel Museum Center) features major permanent exhibitions about furniture, Native Americans, West Michigan history and more.  Ride a 1928 carousel. Beautiful cafe overlooking the river.  Next to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.  Major temporary exhibit from July 2 - Oct. 31, 2005, is Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy.
272 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504-5371
Contact: Tracy Bacigal, Group Tour Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 616-456-3508
inquiries@ci.grand-rapids.mi.us
www.grmuseum.org

Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Auburn Hills, Michigan
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum celebrates DaimlerChrysler’s American heritage with more than 65 classic, custom and concept vehicles interspersed with interactive displays, historical exhibits, movie theater, gift shop. $3/person group rates (minimum 15) with advance registration; no deposit required; free on-site motor coach parking; free tour coordinator and driver admission.
One Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48236
Contact: Cheryl Borkowski
Phone: 888-456-1924 (U.S. only) or 248-944-0001
Fax: 248-944-0460
cdb7@daimlerchrysler.com
www.chryslerheritage.com


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MINNESOTA

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MISSISSIPPI

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MISSOURI

Walt Disney’s Hometown Museum
Marceline, Missouri
Walt Disney found the magic in his hometown of Marceline, MO. Enjoy the small town hospitality, visit and shop the original Main Street USA, Walts Hometown Museum, his dreaming tree, barn, farm, Walt Disney Elementary School, Uptown Theatre and Disney Park. Museum open April-October.
207 N. Main St.
Marceline, MO 64658
Phone: 660-376-WALT
www.waltdisneyhometownmuseum.com


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MONTANA

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NEVADA

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

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NEW JERSEY

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NORTH CAROLINA

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NORTH DAKOTA

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OHIO

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. It is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. Cincinnati Museum Center serves more than 1.47 million visitors annually, reaching out to almost 200,000 young people through hands-on exhibits and programs. As a center for the entire community, over 700 events are held in the building each year. Originally built in 1933 as the Union Terminal train station, the building is a national historic landmark and was renovated and reopened as Cincinnati Museum Center in 1990.
1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Contact: Group Sales Department
Phone: 800-733-2077 or 513-287-7000
groups@cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org

The Dayton Art Institute
Dayton, Ohio
September 1, 2005 - January 3, 2006. THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Enjoy the largest selection of Egyptian artifacts ever shown in North America. THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: Treasures of Ancient Egypt showcases more than 100 magnificent objects from Egypt, including a life-sized replica of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb. On view September 1, 2005 to January 3, 2006. Group discounts available.
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, Ohio 45405
Contact: Kim Patton
Phone: (800) 296-4426
Fax: (937) 223-3140
kpatton@daytonartinstitute.org
www.daytonartinstitute.org

Hale Farm & Village
Bath, Ohio
Travel back more than 100 years to Hale Farm & Village. Visit with “Wheatfield Village” residents as they struggle with how the war between the states impacts their daily lives on the Ohio homefront. Visitors can watch as skilled artisans demonstrate glassblowing, blacksmithing and pottery making, as well as domestic crafts such as candlemaking and basketmaking. And what farm would be complete without farm animals?
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, OH 44210
Phone: 330-666-3711
Fax: 330-666-9497
tpaoletta@wrhs.org
www.wrhs.org/halefarm/

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Cleveland, Ohio
Group benefits include: One-of-a-kind festivals and events - Tour director and driver tickets - Self-guided and guided tours - Educational Programs (K-12) - Adult/senior educational programs - Student/youth performances - Complimentary chaperones - World-class exhibits - Attraction packages - Discounted Rates - Meal Plans The CMJ/Rock Hall Music Fest is coming to Cleveland from June 9-11: Three days, 100 bands, One Big Music Festival, and great group benefits.
One Key Plaza
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-515-1228
www.rockhall.com

Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo, Ohio
Venture to the Toledo Museum of Art to experience one of the finest and most diverse collections of artwork in the country. Discover treasures ranging from ancient Egypt to contemporary art, including glass, sculpture, European and American painting, African and Asian art, glass, graphic and decorative arts. FREE admission.
2445 Monroe St.
Toledo, OH 43620
Phone: 419-255-8000
Fax: 419-254-5773
information@toledomuseum.org
www.toledomuseum.org

Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland, Ohio
The Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland’s oldest cultural institution, houses a wealth of fascinating stories about the rich history of Northeast Ohio. Visitors to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum will browse through nearly 200 antique, vintage and unique automobiles as well as aircraft and bicycles. The Chisholm Halle Costume Wing houses over 50,000 articles of clothing from the 1790s to the present day, displayed on a rotating basis. Tour the Hay-McKinney Mansion, an opulent home with furnishings and artifacts that reflect the affluence and elegance of the wealthiest Cleveland residents at the turn of the last century. Or delve into family history at WHRS’ Library, one of the top genealogical research libraries in the country.
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216-721-5722
Fax: 216-721-9309
tpaoletta@wrhs.org
www.wrhs.org


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OKLAHOMA

Price Tower Arts Center
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Price Tower Arts Center provides local, regional and global audiences with the experience of great art, architecture and design through educational tours and permanent and changing gallery exhibitions in an arts complex whose centerpiece is Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, the Price Tower. It'll be an experience you won't soon forget!
510 Dewey Ave
Bartlesville, OK
Phone: 918-336-4949
Fax: 918-336-7117
info@pricetower.org
www.pricetower.org

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OREGON

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PENNSYLVANIA

Independence Seaport Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stride up Independence Seaport Museum's gangplanks for an exciting journey of discovery through the history and traditions of Philadelphia's maritime past. Enjoy interactive exhibits, tour a wooden boatshop, climb aboard Admiral Dewey's flagship of the Spanish-American War, cruiser OLYMPIA, and go below deck of WWII submarine BECUNA. Gift shop on-site. Call our Group Sales Department at 215.413.8630.
Penn’s Landing Waterfront
211 South Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-413-8630
seaport@indsm.org
www.phillyseaport.org

The National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The nation’s largest museum portraying the entire story of the American Civil War. The Museum’s seventeen galleries bring history to life! Inspiring presentations featuring both Union and Confederate collections offer insight into the entire Civil War, from beginning to end. Museum shop and full-service café on-site.
1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Phone: 866.258.4729
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Unique among American museums in its integrated presentation of fine and applied arts from all over the world spanning 2,000 years. From a Japanese ceremonial teahouse, and a stunning arms and armor collection, to the most comprehensive collection of Duchamp in the world, and dazzling Impressionist galleries. Visit the Rodin Museum and the Fairmount Park historic home.
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Contact: Shari Stoltz
Phone: 215-684-7863
Fax: 215-684-7630
Gsales@philamuseum.org
www.philamuseum.org

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Whitaker Center provides a wide range of science and cultural activities including educational and entertaining large-format films, interactive science exhibits and programs, multi-dimensional stage performances in Sunoco Performance Theater, and venues for public and private events. For more information on Whitaker Center, visit www.whitakercenter.org or call 717-214-ARTS.
222 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-214-ARTS
www.whitakercenter.org


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RHODE ISLAND

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia Museum of Art
Columbia, South Carolina
The Columbia Museum of Art’s extraordinary European and American art collection include masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art from the Kress Collection, works by significant furniture and silver makers, and contemporary art. Highlights include Botticelli's Nativity, Monet's The Seine at Giverny, and art glass by Tiffany. For information on exhibitions and programs: www.columbiamuseum.org
Main at Hampton streets
PO Box 2068
Columbia, SC 29202
Contact: Ellen Woodoff
Phone: (803) 799-2810
ewoodoff@columbiamuseum.org
www.columbiamuseum.org


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SOUTH DAKOTA

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TENNESSEE

Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis, Tennessee
Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a 17,000-square-foot museum with more than 2,000 exhibits, artifacts, and items of memorabilia celebrating the legacy of American soul music. Along with the legendary Stax Sound, the museum spotlights the music of Muscle Shoals, Motown, Hi, and Atlantic Records. Group rates available.
926 E McLemore
Memphis, TN 38106
Contact: Nashid Madyun, Museum Director
Phone: 888.942.SOUL
nashid@soulsvilleusa.com
www.staxmuseum.com

Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum
Camden Kentucky Lake, Tennessee
Pearl Farm Museum, Theatre & Jewelry Showroom open daily, free. Admission/reservations: Featuring demonstrations of Pearls from the Farm, April-November--divers retrieve mussels/pearls. Catered lunch, lakeside pavilion: BBQ chicken, pork &, ribs . Optional: Nathan Bedford Forrest Museum’s pearling industry exhibits. $49.50/A Pearl of A Tour; $29.50 Mini-Tour w/o meal. School tours welcomed.
LOCATED AT: Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground
255 Marina Road @ Exit 133 off I-40
Camden Kentucky Lake, TN 38320-9699
Contact: Bob Keast or Kristi Halsey
Phone: 800-225-7469
Fax: 731-584- 3625
bob@BirdsongResort.com, or Kristi@BirdsongResort.com
www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com

Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series
Memphis, Tennessee
In 2005: The Art of the Motorcycle
WONDERS, The Memphis International Cultural Series, is proud to present The Art of the Motorcycle. Based on the landmark exhibition first presented at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, The Art of the Motorcycle examines almost 100 of history's most significant motorcycles, chosen specifically for their design excellence, cultural impact and technical innovation.
PO Box 3371
Memphis, TN 38173-0371
Phone: 1-800-2MEMPHIS
www.wonders.org


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TEXAS

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
College Station, Texas
The story of George Bush is a fascinating one of adventure, courage, dedication and service. The museum exhibits reveal the unique influences and challenges which shaped George Bush’s life and presidency. Through artifacts, films, photographs, documents, music, and interactive video this museum experience is both educational and entertaining. The overall theme of the museum is the nobility of public service exemplified by the lives of George and Barbara Bush.
1000 George Bush Drive West
College Station, TX 77845
Contact: Amanda Urrutia
Phone: 979-691-4000
Fax: 979-691-4050
amanda.urrutia@nara.gov
http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Canyon, Texas
May 29 – August 21, 2005. Capturing Western Legends: Russell and Remington’s Canadian Frontier
Visit the largest history museum in Texas and see Capturing Western Legends: Russell and Remington’s Canadian Frontier, featuring works by Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington, May 29 – August 21. Other exhibits include western heritage, textiles, petroleum, paleontology, archeology and transportation. Just 10 minutes south of Amarillo.
2503 4th Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79015
Phone: 806-651-2244
Fax: 806.651.2250
www.panhandleplains.org


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UTAH

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VERMONT

Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock, Vermont
Explore one of the finest Jersey farms in America and a museum devoted to telling the story of Vermont’s rural past. The working dairy farm, restored 1890 Farm House, and engaging farm life exhibits, showcase this model farm, a Woodstock landmark since 1871. Daily programs, and hands-on-activities, seasonal events, audiovisual presentations, museum shop, dairy bar. Handicapped accessible. Daily May-Oct. 10-5; winter holiday weekends. Group reservations are recommended.
Route 12 N & River Road
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Billings.Farm@valley.net
www.billingsfarm.org


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VIRGINIA

The Virginia Living Museum
Newport News, Virginia
June 11 - Sept 5, 2005. Dinosaurs!
Bring your group to the Virginia Living Museum and encounter more wildlife than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia. Discounted entry, free guided tours, special group Planetarium shows and live animal shows. Now offering “Behind the Scenes” tours. June 11 to Sept 5, 2005 – Dinosaurs!
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News VA 23601
Contact: Kerri Rodley, Group Tour Manager
Phone: 1877-VLM-TOUR (856 8687)
grouptour@valivingmuseum.org
www.valivingmuseum.org


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WASHINGTON

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WASHINGTON, DC

The Museums at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Washington, DC
Washington’s must-see museum is a dynamic experience for visitors of all ages and denominations. Be inspired by world-class Vatican art, interactive exhibits, papal memorabilia, documentary films. Enjoy the Children’s Gallery, Museum store, and Café. Group fee: $4.00 per person. Free parking. Let your heart, mind and spirit soar! Don’t miss it!
3900 Harewood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-635-5400
Fax: 202-635-5411
info@jp2cc.org
www.jp2cc.org


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WEST VIRGINIA

Avampato Discovery Museum
Charleston, West Virginia
With two floors of interactive science exhibits, a sophisticated art gallery featuring national and regional traveling exhibitions, as well as a giant screen theater for large format films and planetarium shows - this Museum is sure to entertain and educate curious people of all ages.  Group discounts are available.
300 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-561-3575
Fax: 304-347-2313
info@avampatodiscoverymuseum.org
www.avampatodiscoverymuseum.org


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WISCONSIN

Monroe County Museum
Sparta, Wisconsin
Monroe County Museum-Explore Monroe County’s past through displays loaded with antiques, curios and historic photographs. Exhibits include farming, industry, & domestic life of the past. Wegner Grotto-An outdoor sculpture park containing dozens of concrete and broken glass structures created by a German-immigrant family in the 1930s. Just a 15 minute drive from Sparta through the beautiful Monroe County countryside. Group Tours Welcome! FREE Admission to Both Sites!
200 West Main St.
Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: 608-269-8680
MCLHR@centurytel.net
 

Old World Wisconsin
Eagle, Wisconsin
Rediscover the character of America at our outdoor museum of living history! Visit diverse ethnic farmsteads or stroll through an actual 1870s Crossroads Village. Chat with merchants and townsfolk in authentic turn of the century homes and shops. Experience interactive, hands-on activities and historic crafts such as quilting, wool rug braiding, blacksmithing, and more. Tram service and audiophones included in admission. Gift shop and restaurant on site. Open May through October.
S103 W37890 Highway 67
Eagle, WI 53119
Sales Manager: Michael Armgardt
Phone: 312-665-7300
Fax: 312-665-7301
mjarmgardt@whs.wisc.edu
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 8, 2005 – January 8, 2006. Rembrandt and His Time: Masterworks from the Albertina (Vienna, Austria)
Rembrandt and His Time: Masterworks from the Albertina (Vienna, Austria) October 8, 2005 – January 8, 2006. Only US location! Landscape, seascape, biblical, mythological paintings. Sleight of Hand, January 28–April 30, 2006. Art so sophisticated, you won’t believe it’s handmade. Miniatures, household items, sculptures. 15 or more receive group discount.
700 North Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-224-3200
Fax: 414-271-7588
patrcia.whalen@mam.org
www.mam.org

Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February - May, 2006. St. Peter and the Vatican
Enjoy these exciting exhibits coming to Milwaukee with packages designed exclusively for groups. Chocolate, October - December, 2005. Engage your senses and discover chocolate's natural and cultural history. St. Peter and the Vatican, February - May, 2006. View this extraordinary collection of art and historical objects directly from the Vatican. LAST U.S. VENUE
800 West Wells St
Milwaukee WI 53223
Phone: 1-888-700-9069
Fax: 414-319-4620
grouptours@mpm.edu
www.mpm.edu

Watson’s Wild West Museum
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Howdy Partner! Come visit Southeastern Wisconsin (Lake Geneva & Janesville Area) with a great stop at Watson’s Wild West. Lunch, Dinner and Tours (optional Musical Show). “You’re going to love this place.”
W4865 Potter Road
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: 262-723-7505
www.watsonswildwestmuseum.com

Wisconsin Historical Museum
Madison, Wisconsin
April 9, 2005 - June 24, 2006. Person to Person: Communicating Identity Through Wisconsin Folk Objects
Wisconsin enjoys a distinctive cultural richness as seen in the numerous communal celebrations and the many ethnic organizations and festivals throughout the state. Come see intriguing expressions of Wisconsin's folk culture in a wide variety of colorful objects in the Wisconsin Historical Museum's latest exhibition, Person to Person: Communicating Identity Through Wisconsin Folk Objects, which will be on display from April 9, 2005 through June 24, 2006 at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison. Three other floors of Wisconsin History! Admission by donation.
30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-264-6555
Fax: 608-264-6575
www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum


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WYOMING

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