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Canada
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Artefacts Canada 
 This searchable site has "access to information on millions of museum objects, natural history specimens and archaeological sites," presenting the records of several museums and heritage organizations. Thousands of images are available (search allows limiting to images). It is divided into "Humanities," which contains "art objects, social history artifacts, and much more", "Life Sciences," with items from the natural world; and "Archaeological Sites," with information on digs throughout Canada. Also available in French. http://www.chin.gc.ca/English/Artefacts_Canada/ Topics: Museums by Place Last updated Jul 20, 2005 The Bata Shoe Museum
This Toronto museum "celebrates the style and function of footwear" from ancient times to the present. The site features brief illustrated essays on footwear with sections on North American Indians, the circumpolar region, and the rest of the world; a history of Western shoe fashions; and footwear of famous people. Also includes information about exhibits, a history of the museum, and fun facts about shoes. http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Topics: Fashion, History, Holidays & Observances, Museums, Museums by Place Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)
CHIN is an electronic gateway to Canadian museum and heritage-related information. It includes the Virtual Museum of Canada , Artefacts Canada , databases and reference tools such as the Artists in Canada Database , the Ship Information Database , the Directory of Canadian Museums , the online journal Heritage Forum , and many other resources of interest to educators, researchers, and tourists. CHIN is a Special Operating Agency within the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. Also available in French. http://www.chin.gc.ca/ Topics: Museums by Place Last updated Apr 4, 2001 Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Information about this Canadian museum "devoted to ceramics." The site features a database of images of selected items from the collection, and an overview of the museum's holdings of ceramics from the ancient Americas, Asia, and Europe, and contemporary works. http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca Topics: Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Museums, Museums by Place Last updated Aug 9, 2005 The Hockey Hall of Fame
The official site of hockey's shrine to its past features a virtual tour of the museum's many exhibits as well as extensive biographical and statistical information on hockey's greatest players. http://www.hhof.com/index.htm Topics: Museums, Museums by Place, Sports, Winter Sports Last updated May 16, 2006 Musée Virtuel du Canada (MVC)/Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)
"Showcasing a collection of high-quality, online cultural content, this unique gateway brings together the distinct culture entrusted in Canadian museums." The site features scores of exhibits in the areas of arts, science, history, and industry; an image gallery; games; educational materials; and the opportunity for users to create a personal "virtual museum" (requires free registration). Searchable. Available in English and French. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/ Topics: History By Place, Museums by Place Last updated Nov 12, 2003 |
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