Museums

The Franklin Institute Science Museum The Franklin Institute Science Museum offers visitors a sampling of the actual, physical museum as well as the unique experience of visiting online exhibits. An online exhibit is essentially a narrative, multimedia presentation (including text, graphics, animation, video, and sound) that is accessible via the Internet.

The Exploratorium's World Wide Web server The Exploratorium in San Francisco is almost as much fun on line as in person. Lots of exibits, information, and links.

University of California- Berkeley: Museum of Paleontology's Web Lift to Any Taxon IF you want to look up a specific taxon in our exhibits, or see what we have available, then click on our Web Lift. You can also use the lift to find more information about any geologic period, or to look up an unfamiliar word.

Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois, is an educational institution concerned with the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. It provides collection-based research and learning for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live. Its collections, public learning programs and research are inseparably linked to serve a diverse public of various ages, background and knowledge.

Adler Planetarium From the comfort of your desk, you can try our on-line resources, which include items such as astronomical book lists for children, Adler news releases, and links to other sites.

The Chicago Academy of Sciences Founded in 1857, the Chicago Academy of Sciences is dedicated to increasing the understanding and appreciation of science through programs that focus on the natural environment. Based on the belief that science literacy is necessary for all citizens to fully participate in society, the Academy creates opportunities for families, schoolchildren, and teachers to enter, explore, and enjoy the world of science.