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ALABAMA
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile’s premier hands-on minds-on science & family fun museum. View nationally prestigious traveling exhibits, breathtaking IMAX films, and hands-on exhibits. Admission charged. Call for hours of operation and for more information.
65 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: 251-209-6879
Group Tours Contact: Abigail Reeves
www.exploreum.net
ALASKA
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CALIFORNIA
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, near Pasadena & Los Angeles. Featuring British, French & American art, and Library Treasures. Highlights: Gainsborough’s Blue Boy, Lawrence’s Pinkie, a Gutenberg Bible, Gardens devoted to Desert, Rose, Camellias, Japanese, and a Children’s Garden. NEW Tropical Conservatory, & in 2008: a Classical Chinese Garden. Enjoy sumptuous English Tea & docent-led Group Tours.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: 626-405-2240
Group Sales & Tours: Jane Sandmeier
Email: tours@huntington.org
www.huntington.org
The Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs, California
The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the largest collections of flying WWII aircrafts in the world, with over 57,000 square feet of interior, climate controlled space for groups. In addition to the collection of flying aircraft, related artifacts, and artwork, there is a collection of vintage cars from the 20s, 30s and 40s, 18’ long models of the Pacific Fleet – carriers, destroyers, and submarines.
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-778-6262, ext. 235
Group Sales Contact: Craig Stahl, CMP
Email: Craig@PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
COLORADO
Leanin’ Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art
Boulder, Colorado
See why this exhibit is considered the best western and wildlife museum in Colorado. Ed Trumble, founder of Leanin’ Tree, invites you to enjoy his private collection of 250 paintings, 150 bronze sculptures and 100 artists. The heritage of the American West surrounds you in extensive galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. Bring home a piece of the West from the unique gift shop. Fifteen minutes from scenic downtown Boulder. Free admission and parking.
6055 Longbow Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-530-1442, ext. 5
Group Sales Contact: Sara Sheldon
Email: artmuseum@leanintree.com
www.leanintreemuseum.com
CONNECTICUT
Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme, Connecticut
This 11-acre Home of American Impressionism is located on the Lieutenant River with features for lovers of art, architecture, nature, and history. Included are the Krieble Gallery with changing art exhibitions (Summer ’07, Norman Rockwell), Miss Florence’s historic gardens and scenic riverscapes, and the restored Griswold House with its unique display of art painted directly on walls and doors by members of the Lyme Art Colony. Tour options, group discounts.
96 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Phone: 860-434-5542
Contact: Matt Greene ext. 111
Email: Matt@flogris.org
www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Mashantucket, Connecticut
Explore, Learn, Discover and Create at the Pequot Museum! Explore 18,000 years of Native American and natural history; learn about the drama of a prehistoric caribou hunt; discover a 16th c. Indian village and 4 acres of interactive exhibits; create memories for a lifetime. The Museum also houses a gallery devoted to changing exhibits highlighting North American Native arts and cultures. Outstanding restaurant. Unique gift shop. Special group rates. Come explore with us!
110 Pequot Trail, P.O. Box 3180
Mashantucket, CT 06338-3180
Phone: 860-396-6839
Contact: Kathy Davis
Email: kdavis@mptn-nsn.gov
www.pequotmuseum.org
DELAWARE
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The Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia
Visit this historic 1876 sanctuary just as President Ulysses S. Grant did. Hear about life for the sanctuary’s founding Jewish immigrant families, neighborhood changes, and the building’s relocation. Ponder the blue window’s mystery. The Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum, oldest synagogue building in the nation’s capital, brings to life a wealth of stories drawn from our unique community archive. All visits, tours, and programs must be booked in advance.
c/o Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-789-0900
Executive Director: Laura Apelbaum
Email: info@jhsgw.org
www.jhsgw.org
FLORIDA
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GEORGIA
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
The Booth Western Art Museum, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an 80,000 square foot museum located in Cartersville, Georgia, where guests are invited to explore the American West through contemporary Western artwork. Additional galleries feature Presidential portraits and letters, Civil War art, Western movie posters and Western illustration.
501 Museum Drive
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 770-607-3686
Contact: Jacque Hollis
Email: jhollis@boothmuseum.org
www.boothmuseum.org
Agrirama, Georgia's Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village
Tifton, Georgia
Agrirama's 28,000 sq. ft. Agriculture Museum, Living History Village & Conference Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Museum displays exhibits of Georgia's agriculture history - past, present and future! Our 1870 - 1910 Historic Village is a 95 acre Living History Site with a Steam Engine Train, Steamed powered Sawmill, Watered powered Gristmill, Print Shop, Tift House, Farm, Feed & Drug Store, and more!
I-75 Exit 63B; 1392 Whiddon Mill Road
Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: 800-767-1875
Or 229-386-3344
Email: market@agrirama.com
www.agrirama.com
HAWAII
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ILLINOIS
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, Illinois
The Museum of Science and Industry is theplace to see, feel and experience the wonders of science. Take an on-board tour of the legendary U-505 submarine. Talk with a United Airlines pilot and experience a simulated take-off and landing on a real 727 jet. Step inside a toy-making factory where 12 robots work on an assembly line. For more information, visit www.msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414.
57th Street & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-684-1414
Or 773-753-6853
Contact: Faith Mulvihill
Email: faith.mulvihill@msichicago.org
www.msichicago.org
INDIANA
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, Indiana
Situated on 152 acres of spectacular gardens and grounds, the IMA is home to three unique art experiences. The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the country with a collection spanning art history. Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is set to open in 2009. Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum.
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 6208
Phone: 317-923-1331
Or 317-920-2679
Contact: Pam Stokes
Email: grouptours@ima.museum
www.ima-art.org
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Visit the world’s largest children’s museum, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Walk among the dinosaurs, ride a carousel and experience a 43-foot tall glass tower by renowned artist Dale Chihuly! With 11 permanent galleries – as well as a children’s theater, planetarium and interactive library – this is a great destination for groups of all ages. Call (800) 820 – 6214 for more information or to schedule your experience.
3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 800-820-6214
Or 317-334-4000
Contact: Esther Lawson
Email: EstherL@childrensmuseum.org
www.ChildrensMuseum.org
IOWA
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KENTUCKY
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Louisville, Kentucky
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft displays the finest in contemporary art and craft in 3 floors of exhibition galleries. The Gallery Shop features a large selection of unique decorative and functional items, including works in jewelry, paintings, ceramics, turned wood, glass, metal, textiles, folk art and more. Its award winning building is located in downtown Louisville on historic West Main Street in the Museum District. Monday – Friday 10am-5pm & Saturdays 11am-5pm.
715 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-589-0102
PR and Marketing Manager: Ali Shaw
Email: alishaw@kentuckyarts.org
www.kentuckyarts.org
Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theatre
Louisville,, Kentucky
The Louisville Science Center features over 120 interactive exhibits and a four-story IMAX Theatre. All new: The World Around Us, a permanent exhibit that brings natural and earth sciences to life. Also explore The World Within Us, The World We Create, and KidZone, for children ages 7 and younger. Group rates: $7-$10.
727 West Main Street
Louisville,, KY 40202
Phone: 800-591-2203, ext. 6133
Contact: Robert Beury
Email: robert.beury@louisvilleky.gov
www.LouisvilleScience.org
Muhammad Ali Center
Louisville, Kentucky
The Muhammad Ali Center is a destination site and international educational and cultural center that is inspired by the ideals of its founder Muhammad Ali. The Ali Center features 2 ? levels of captivating exhibits and multi-media presentations, a five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, video-on-demand of Ali’s fights, interactive boxing fun, two changing exhibit galleries, children’s Hope and Dream wall, meeting and event space, retail store and more.
144 N. Sixth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-584-9254
Contact: Group Sales Division
Email: sales@alicenter.org
www.alicenter.org
Museum of the American Quilter’s Society
Paducah, Kentucky
Quilt exhibits to dazzle everyone in your group! From modern art to antique and traditional, 150+ quilts in three to five exhibits are always on display. Summer exhibits include 4 Guys and Their Quilts. Call or go online for a complete schedule. Reservations required for guided tours and hands-on activities..
215 Jefferson St.
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-442-8856
Contact: Sherry Johnston
Email: info@quiltmuseum.org
www.quiltmuseum.org
General George Patton Museum
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Special Exhibit: ADVERSITY TO EQUALITY depicts the history of African American mounted soldiers from signed Lincoln documents onwards. View our newly redesigned galleries, our Memorial Park and the largest collection in the world about the audacious leader General George Patton. Guided tours available on request. Admission is free. Monday- Friday 9:00 am -4:30 pm. Saturday -Sunday 10:00 am- 4:30 pm. Summer Weekend hours 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
US 31W
Fort Knox, KY 40121
Phone: 502-624-6350
Email: kyoung@generalpatton.org
www.generalpatton.org
LOUISIANA
The National World War II Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
The National World War II Museum encompasses the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the Home Front during WWII, and the D-Day Invasions in the Pacific. Exhibit galleries incorporate text panels, artifacts, and Personal Account stations in which visitors may listen to the stories of WWII veterans and others who supported the war effort.
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-527-6012 ext. 222
Contact: Emily Claassen
Email: Emily.claassen@ddaymuseum.org
www.nationalww2museum.org
MAINE
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MANITOBA
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MARYLAND
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MASSACHUSETTS
Historic Deerfield
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Open doorways to the past at Historic Deerfield – a museum of history and art in a classic New England village. Groups can explore through guided tours of house museums, walking tours, step-on guides, and demonstrations of open hearth cooking or early handcrafts with our trained guides. All itineraries are individually designed for your group. Enjoy fine dining or café lunch at the Deerfield Inn, and unique shopping in the Museum Store.
80 Old Main Street
Deerfield, MA 01342
Phone: 413-775-7132
Contact: Nancy Bell
Email: tours@historic-deerfield.org
www.historic-deerfield.org
MICHIGAN
Music House Museum
Acme, Michigan
Music House Museum houses one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique musical instruments and music-making machines, dating from 1870 through 1930. Tours demonstrate a Belgian dance organ, Wurlitzer Theater Organ, nickelodeons, juke boxes, and music boxes displayed in authentic period settings. Home to the 1930 model city of Traverse City and a unique musical gift shop, available online. The Museum hosts chamber concerts and silent movies. Visit our website for more information.
7377 US 31 North
Acme, MI 49610
Phone: 231-938-9300
Contact: Sally Lewis
Email: info@musichouse.org
www.musichouse.org
MINNESOTA
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MISSISSIPPI
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MISSOURI
Truman Presidential Museum & Library
Independence, Missouri
Explore the triumphant life of America's 33rd President and the powerful events of an era that continue to shape our world today. Step into a replica of the Oval Office, meet Harry Truman on the big screen, and test your presidential mettle with interactive exhibits for the entire family.
500 West U.S. Highway 24
Independence, MO 64050
Phone: 816-268-8200
Or (800) 833-1225
816-268-8221: Nancy Myers
Email: nancy.myers@nara.gov
www.trumanlibrary.org
MONTANA
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NEBRASKA
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha, Nebraska
Explore Nebraska’s premier art museum featuring fascinating works from ancient times to the present. Don’t miss the special exhibition Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art, June 9 – Oct. 7, featuring 75 exquisite works that survived one of history’s most devastating natural disasters. Group rates available.
2200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: 402-342-3300
Email: groupsales@joslyn.org
www.joslyn.org
NEVADA
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NEW BRUNSWICK
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
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NEW JERSEY
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Millville, New Jersey
The Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center presents, “Celebrating Connections: Contemporary Glass By Mid Atlantic Artists,” through December 31, 2007. The museum houses the largest collection of American glass in the country. Over 6,500 objects on display. Visit www.wheatonarts.org or call 800-998-4552 for more information.
1501 Glasstown Rd.
Millville, NJ 08332-1566
Phone: 800-998-4552
Or 856-825-6800
Contact: Janet Peterson
Email: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
www.wheatonarts.org
NEW MEXICO
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NEW YORK
Antique Boat Museum
Clayton, New York
Nestled on the shoreline of the mighty St. Lawrence River in the picturesque village of Clayton, NY the Antique Boat Museum offers the whole family a perfect setting for a quiet row in a traditional skiff or a speedboat ride in a gleaming mahogany runabout. Tour the collection of over 100 antique boats including a 110’ gilded-age houseboat. Exhibits in five buildings tell the fascinating story of boats and recreation in the 1000 Islands.
750 Mary Street
Clayton, NY 13624
Phone: 315-686-4104
Contact: Charlotte Brooks
Email: events@abm.org
www.abm.org
JELL-O Gallery Museum
LeRoy, New York
Greater Niagara Region, NY ~ Follow the JELL-O brick road in LeRoy, NY to the JELL-O Museum! There you’ll SEE how they measure it’s “gigglyness” and ponder the creative advertising and weird facts, not to mention SHOP in the one-of-a-kind JELL-O gift shop. CALL or E-Mail the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce (DMO) to receive a fun group tour suggested itineraries book (including JELL-O, Niagara Falls and the nearby Finger Lakes Region).
23 East Main Street
LeRoy, NY 14482
Phone: 800-622-2686 ext. 83
Contact: Dawn Ireland-Monsees
Email: Visit@GeneseeNY.com
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Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center
Jamestown, New York
Celebrating The First Couple of Comedy with the Lucy-Desi Museum, Desilu Playhouse (the “I Love Lucy” museum), guided Lucytown Tours, three gift shops, Tropicana Room meals, dinner theater, May and August festivals. Great local accommodations. From students to seniors…as a destination or en route to Chicago, Niagara Falls, Corning, NYC.
300 N. Main Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 877-LUCY-FAN (582-9326)
at ext. 205: Libby Nord
Email: groupsales@lucy-desi.com
www.lucy-desi.com
The Corning Museum of Glass
Corning, New York
The Corning Museum of Glass is located right off I-86, exit 46, halfway between Niagara Falls and New York City. Groups can explore glass through live glassmaking demonstrations, interactive science exhibits, and the world’s largest collection of glass. Group activities include hands-on Fun with Glass experiences and tours. The exhibition opening May 18, “Botanical Wonders,” will features delicate, realistic flower models made of glass. Convenient parking, and on-site dining.
One Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: 607-974-2000
Or 877-733-2664
Email: tours@cmog.org
www.cmog.org
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
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NORTH CAROLINA
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NORTH DAKOTA
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NOVA SCOTIA
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OHIO
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, Ohio
Three permanent museums, a state of the art OMNIMAX Theater and a 15,000 square foot exhibition hall for blockbuster traveling exhibits all under the historic roof of Union Terminal, once a bustling train station and recently named one of America’s top 50 favorite works of architecture by the American Institute of Architects. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest.
1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: 513-287-7000
Contact: Violet Rae Downey
Email: groups@cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center offers a surprisingly powerful, moving and inspiring guest experience. Visitors follow the stories of everyday heroes who have helped those bonded by slavery ... in our past ... and in contemporary times as well.
50 E. Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-333-7555
Contact: Amy Shackelford
Email: ALipcius@nurfc.org
www.freedomcenter.org
OKLAHOMA
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ONTARIO
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OREGON
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PENNSYLVANIA
Antique Auto Museum at Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania
“Cruise through time” with over eight decades of beautifully restored automobiles, buses and memorabilia. Special permanent displays include a real 1940’s diner, a 1900’s machine shop and a dozen antique buses. A stroll through the galleries is a trip down memory lane. Open daily 9 AM – 5 PM. Special exhibits and events change frequently, please call or check our website www.aacamuseum.org for the most up to date information.
161 Museum Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-566-7100
ext. 105: Michael Patterson
www.aacamuseum.org
Independence Seaport Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located at Penn’s Landing on Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront, Independence Seaport Museum illuminates our maritime history. Tour two historic ships (National Historic Landmarks): USS Olympia, the Spanish-American War vessel that later returned the body of the Unknown Soldier from France, and USS Becuna, the WW II submarine. Visitors enjoy interactive exhibits, watch craftsmen build wooden boats, and participate in educational programs about the history and traditions of our maritime past.
11 S. Columbus Blvd and Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-413-8630
Email: riannotti@phillyseaport.org
www.phillyseaport.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Distinguished among American museums you’ll delight in the treasures the Philadelphia Museum of Art has to share – from a Japanese ceremonial teahouse, a stone temple hall from India, and a stunning arms and armor collection, to the most comprehensive group of works by Duchamp in the world, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and dazzling impressionist artwork. Add the Rodin Museum or the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park for a truly wonderful day.
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-684-7863
Group Sales Manager: Shari Stoltz
Email: sstoltz@philamuseum.org
www.philamuseum.org
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
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QUEBEC
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RHODE ISLAND
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SASKATCHEWAN
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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TENNESSEE
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Nashville, Tennessee
What’s at the Frist? Spectacular art, great shopping, art-making activities, and more - all in one of Nashville’s grandest architectural treasures. Exhibition highlights include Matisse, Picasso, and the School of Paris through June 3 and an exhibition of American watercolor landscapes from May 4-July 22. For a complete exhibition listing, visit www.fristcenter.org.
919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-744-3247
Contact: Kate Wilson
Email: kwilson@fristcenter.org
www.fristcenter.org
TEXAS
Mayborn Museum Complex
Waco, Texas
Within the exciting Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco, Texas, visitors of all ages can walk: through a heart, above 68,000 year-old mammoth bones, into an 1890s school house, under a 28’ Pliosaur, inside a limestone cave, on a giant floor piano, beside a Waco Indian grass house, along a wildflower path, past a 70,000,000 year-old giant sea turtle, onto a TV weather screen, and under a big white dome!
One Bear Place # 97154
Waco, TX 76798-7154
Phone: 254-710-2517
Email: Sarah_Levine@baylor.edu
www.MaybornMuseum.com
UTAH
Thanksgiving Point
Lehi, Utah
Travel’s full of surprises, not all of them pleasant. Thanksgiving Point is one surprise your customers will thank you for. We don’t just allow you to touch, taste, and smell. We encourage it. Museum of Ancient Life. 50 hands-on exhibits, the world’s largest dinosaur collection, and a 3D theatre. Gardens. 4 miles of paths through 55 acres of botanical beauty. Farm Country. An interactive working farm with up-close animal encounters. Dining and Retail. Award-winning dining and shopping complete the experience.
3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Phone: 801-768-4947
Contact: Steve Williams
Email: tours@thanksgivingpoint.com
www.thanksgivingpoint.com
VERMONT
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VIRGINIA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
VMFA offers a collection of world art, including the largest collection of Faberge outside of Russia and one of the finest collections of English silver in the world. Specially priced packages for groups of 10 or more may include guided tours, special exhibitions, dining and discounts in the VMFA Shop. 2007 Exhibition Schedule: Rule Britannia! Art, Royalty, and Power in the Jamestown Era (April 28 – Aug 12) Great British Watercolors (July 11 – Sept 30) LOOK HERE Mystery (Oct 6, 2007 – Feb 3 2008) Eugene Boudin, The First Impressionist (Nov 14, 2007 – Jan 27, 2008)
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-340-1400
Or 804-340-1596
Group Sales: Donna Sharits
Email: donna.sharits@vmfa.museum
www.vmfa.museum
WASHINGTON
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WEST VIRGINIA
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Green Bank, West Virginia
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope - the Green Bank Telescope. The guided tour includes a presentation in the Green Bank Science Center and an escorted bus tour through the facility grounds and radio telescopes. The Green Bank Science Center also features hands-on exhibits and displays that introduce you to the science of radio astronomy. A gift shop is on-site and the Starlight Cafe’ offers group lunch options.
Rt 28-92
Green Bank, WV 24944
Phone: 304-456-2150
Contact: Cara Rose
Email: crose@nrao.edu
www.gb.nrao.edu
WISCONSIN
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WYOMING
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YUKON TERRITORY
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