Directory of Archaeology Resources

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Contains museums whose primary focus is on the collection and exhibition of archaeological artifacts and excavations.

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• Aboa Vetus: Museum of Archaeology and History

  http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/
  Museum of archaeology and history, built around an excavated medieval city block in Turku, Finland. Includes hours, fees, and directions. [Finnish and English]

• Alexandria Archaeology Museum

  http://oha.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/
  The City of Alexandria, Virginia's community archaeology program. Holds a collection from more than 150 sites, spanning 10,000 years. Online exhibitions, collections, staff, news.

• America's Stonehenge

  http://www.stonehengeusa.com/
  Outdoor museum located at a 4000 year old prehistoric site in Salem, NH. Features archaeology, astronomy and archaeoastronomy.

• Archaeological Museum of KSU

  http://www.ksu.ru/archeol_en/
  Museum of Kazan State University has over 4000 objects reflecting the history and archaeology of the Volga-Kama basin.

• Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park

  http://www.jqjacobs.net/southwest/besh_ba_gowah.html
  A 700 year old Salado Culture pueblo with displays of artifacts, and includes images, history and general information located at Globe.

• Dickson Mounds Museum

  http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/
  On-site archaeological museum exhibiting the world of the American Indian through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley. Located in Lewistown, Illinois.

• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

  http://www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey/
  Exhibits of excavations and surveys from the Mediterranean world. Sponsors archaeological fieldwork involving University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students. Located in Ann Arbor.

• Lynn H. Wood Archaeology Museum

  http://www1.southern.edu/administration/archaeology/
  Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee: contains database and photo gallery of artifacts from the Near East.

• Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology

  http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=62
  Policy, tour, the collections, and historical background. Located at the University of South Africa.

• Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

  http://www.sfu.museum/
  At Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, gives a taste of archaeology in Canada. Includes photographs and descriptions of prehistoric sites at Charlie Lake Cave, Namu and Keatley Creek.

• Museum of Ontario Archaeology

  http://archaeologymuseum.ca/
  Museum devoted to the study, display, and interpretation of the human occupation of Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000 years. Located in London.

• National Dinosaur Museum

  http://nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au/
  Canberra, Australia: Describes exhibits; includes online dinosaur activities for children.

• Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

  http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/
  Founded in 1866 by George Peabody, it is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology. History, departments, collections, galleries, events, staff.

• Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology

  http://www.andover.edu/Museums/MuseumOfArchaeology/Pages/default.aspx
  Archives, calendar, the collection, exhibits, and general information. Located in Andover, Massachusetts.

• Rock Art Research Centre

  http://www.rockartscandinavia.se/uk/start.html
  Articles, maps and opening hours. Located in Tanumshede, Sweden.

• Semitic Museum

  http://www.semiticmuseum.fas.harvard.edu/
  One of the Harvard University Museums, housing collections of archaeological materials from the Ancient Near East. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

• Siegfried H. Horn Museum

  http://www.andrews.edu/archaeology/museum/
  General information, history, cuneiform tablets, lecture series, and photos. Located in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

• The Amerind Foundation

  http://www.amerind.org/
  Mission is to educate and inform the public about American Indian prehistory and history. Exhibits range from anthropology and archaeology to fine arts. Located in Benson, Arizona.

• The Archaeological Museum of Bologna

  http://www.comune.bologna.it/museoarcheologico/
  Contains the archaeological finds from the Bologna area, and other collections of antiquities. Illustrated descriptions of the Egyptian and Etruscan collections.

• The Heuneburg Museum

  http://www.heuneburg.de/
  The archaeology of a Celtic town in upper Swabia. Excavation finds in the museum and the hiking trail to the burial mounds and other monuments in the landscape. Located in Herbertingen.

• The Neanderthal Museum

  http://www.neanderthal.de/
  Tells the story of human evolution. Includes online exhibits, research information, hours, admission, directions, and links to other resources. Located in Mettmann, Germany. [English and German]

• University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

  http://www.penn.museum/
  The Museum has sent more than 350 expeditions to all the inhabited continents of the world. Online exhibits, articles and research.

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