The Virginia Museum of Transportation presents the history of transportation within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Automotive Gallery features historic automobiles from each decade of the 20th century.
The museum offers exhibits and archives access. Archives access is available by appointment only.
The Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Columbia County, PA, and its people.
The society offers archive access and research services. A fee is charged for research conducted upon request.
The Artillery Company of Newport operates a military museum in its Armory. The Museum houses one of the country's most extensive collections of military uniforms and memorabilia, including uniforms worn by His Royal Highness Prince Phillip; Lord Louis Mountbatten; Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery of Alamein; President Anwar Sadat of Egypt; Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz; Generals of the Army Dwight Eisenhower and Mark Clark; Generals William Westmoreland, Creighton Abrams, and Alexander Haig; and Secretary of State Colin Powell, as well as other American commanders. The Museum collection also includes four bronze cannon cast by Paul Revere in 1798 for the State of Rhode Island, three Civil War artillery pieces, a letter written to the men of the Artillery Company in 1794 by George Washington, and a Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington, as well as numerous artifacts of particular significance to the history of the State of Rhode Island and the Artillery Company of Newport.
The museum offers exhibits.
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of San Juan Capistrano, California. To this end, the society operates the O'Neill Museum, a circa 1880 home. The structure was once the residence of a saloon owner, and is now furnished to an 1880s appearance.
The society offers period rooms, 90-minute walking tours, archival access, and oral histories.
The The Allamakee County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Allamakee County, Iowa. To this end, the society operates a historic courthouse, which holds a museum of local history and the restored courtroom.
The society offers exhibits, a period room, and museum tours. The museum is open between June and October, as well as by appointment.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Granby, Connecticut. To this end, the society operates four museum buildings. The circa 1732 Abijah Rowe House has been restored to an early 1800s interior appearance. It also houses a collection of Victorian toys. The circa 1790 Weed-Enders House houses the society research library and a Victorian parlor. The circa 1870 Cooley School House has been furnished and styled to a 19th-century appearance. The circa 1914 Colton-Hayes Tobacco Barn offers a recreated Shaker meeting house; town microcosm; and exhibits on vernacular items, Native American artifacts, and the Civil War.
The society offers exhibits, period rooms, and library access. The museum buildings are open between June and September. Reservations are required for groups.
The Society is headquartered in a building designed by noted Georgia architect Neel Reid. Erected in 1921, it was originally the Hawkes Children's Library. In 1980 the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the first structure in Polk County to receive this honor. The Society also operates a museum in the building. Of special interest is the Palladian window, a Neel Reid hallmark. Each year the collection of photographs, newspapers, documents, and artifacts on display has grown.
The museum offers exhibits.
The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum presents 70 years of Carolina Freight and national trucking history and artifacts. The site is located at a historic gas station associated with the 1932 founding of Carolina Freight.
The museum offers exhibits.
The American Sign Museum presents the history of the United States sign industry and the impacts thereof. Collections include more than 3,000 artifacts—signs, sign making tools, sketches, models, and other items. Signs range from classic gilt lettered pieces to neon and novelty signs.
The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. Admission can be scheduled outside of the museum's normal hours of operation. Please call ahead to ascertain that the museum will be open on the day you wish to visit.
The Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum presents the impact of St. Louis, Missouri on the history and development of aerospace technology. The first manned balloon flight (1836), first parachute jump from an aircraft (1912), and the making of Mercury and Gemini spacecraft all occurred in the St. Louis area. Collection highlights include Mercury spacesuits, letters written by Charles Lindbergh, and vintage airline schedules. The museum is located within a historic aircraft hangar at the Saint Louis Downtown Airport.
The museum offers exhibits and group tours. Group tours can be scheduled outside of normal museum hours.