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This category lists sites which present the history of women of an era(s) or region(s) or dedicated to women through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts.

Resources in This Category

• International Women's Air and Space Museum

  http://iwasm.org/
  Preserving the history of women in aviation.

• Kingston Woman's History Museum

  http://www.n-georgia.com/kingston-womens-museum.html
  Displays artifacts, scrapbooks and photographs in two museums maintained by the Kingston Woman's History Club in Kingston, Georgia.

• National Women's Hall of Fame

  https://www.womenofthehall.org/
  The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office.

• National Women's History Museum

  http://www.nwhm.org/
  Located in Washington, DC. A nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, displaying, interpreting, and celebrating the historic contributions of women.

• New Mexico Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts

  http://www.newmexicowomeninthearts.org/
  Focusing on living artists of New Mexico through statewide and national art shows, educational programs, lectures and special events. Includes membership guidelines and activities.

• Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots

  http://www.ninety-nines.org/99s-museum-of-women-pilots.htm
  A collection of the papers, personal items and other historic artifacts of some of the most significant achievements and adventures of the international community of women pilots at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Pioneer Woman Museum

  http://www.okhistory.org/sites/pioneerwoman?full
  Preserve and exhibit artifacts honoring pioneer women of all eras, with 17-foot bronze monument.

• The National Cowgirl Museum

  http://www.fwculture.com/cowgirlmuseum.htm
  Dedicated to honoring and documenting the lives of women who have distinguished themselves in all walks of life. Features five gallery areas, a multi-purpose theater with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, interactive information kiosks, hands-on children's area and traveling displays. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Fort Worth, Texas.

• The National Museum of Women in the Arts

  http://www.nmwa.org/
  Dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods.

• U.S. Army Women's Museum

  http://www.awm.lee.army.mil/
  Artifacts and archival material pertaining to the service of women across all branches and organizations from inception to present day at Fort Lee, Virginia.

• Vietnamese Women's Museum

  http://www.baotangphunu.org.vn/
  Offering exhibits and events about minority women, a research library and space for conference on women's issues. English version of the site is available.

• Women at Work Museum

  http://www.womenatworkmuseum.org/
  Celebrating the accomplishments of women throughout history. Located in downtown Attleboro, MA.

• Women's Museum of California

  http://womensmuseumca.org/
  This site includes reference materials relating to women's history and women's issues, a current listing of events sponsored by the organization and related information.

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