Museum

National Museum of Dentistry

"See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington’s choppers (find out if they were ever made of wood), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and discover fascinating exhibitions that encourage good oral health habits and celebrate the heritage and future of dentistry. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of Dentistry is designated by Congress as the nation’s official museum of the dental profession."

Game genre:
Educational

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Dentistry
Technology

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Organization expertise:
Dental Health

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Museum

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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American Museum of Natural History

"The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures."

Game genre:
Educational

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American Museum of Natural History
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Museum
New York
New York City
Planetaria
Technology
Tourism
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Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources
Workshops and Programs

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
History
Sciences

Organization type:
Museum
Non-Profit

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Art Institute of Chicago

"The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, first stood on the southwest corner of State and Monroe Streets. It opened on its present site at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street in 1893. Built on rubble from the 1871 Chicago fire, the museum housed a collection of plaster casts and had a visionary purpose: to acquire and exhibit art of all kinds and to conduct programs of education.

Game genre:
Educational

Organization type:
Academic Institution
Museum

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Art Institute of Chicago
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Entertainment
Technology

Organization expertise:
Arts and Animation
Higher Education

City:
Chicago

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Courses
Educational Resources
Professional Development

Calais Document Category:
Entertainment
Technology

Target Population:
General Audience

Events Facts:
Man Made Disaster

Location:
United States


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The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum

"The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum is the world’s biggest computer museum, as well as a vibrant venue. The 5,000-year history, present and future of information technology is depicted over 6,000 m² of floorspace, from the origins of numbers and characters in 3,000 B.C. all the way to the computer age of the 21st century. The 2,000-plus objects on show are presented within the broad context of social and economic history, making the exhibition appealing to laymen and computer experts alike. The extensive offering of events in the MuseumsForum complements the exhibition.

Game genre:
Educational

Province Or State:
British Columbia

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Computer museum
Computing
Document
Heinz Nixdorf
Paderborn
Siemens
Technology
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Game platform:
Computer

Organization type:
Conference Organizer
Museum

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources
Research
Workshops and Programs

Target Population:
General Audience

Location:
Germany

Technology:
Information Technology

Organization expertise:
Sciences
Technology and Electronics

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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Smithsonian's National Museum of American History - Division of Information Technology and Communications

"The Division of Information Technology and Communications dedicates its collections and scholarship to a broader understanding of information technologies and their role in American history.

Game genre:
Educational

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Document
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Public history
Science
Technology
Washington, D.C.
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Events Facts:
Contact Details

Services:
Educational Resources
Research

Target Population:
General Audience

Technology:
Information Technology

Organization type:
Museum

Organization expertise:
Sciences
Technology and Electronics

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

"The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is located in Fort Worth, Texas. It was opened in 1945 as the Fort Worth Children's Museum and moved to its current location in 1954. In 1968, the museum adopted its current name. Attractions at the museum include the Noble Planetarium and the Omni Theater, in addition to both traveling and permanent science and history exhibits."

Game genre:
Educational

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources
Professional Development
Workshops and Programs

City:
Fort Worth

Social Tags:
Fort Worth Flyover
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth, Texas
Geography of Texas
Geography of the United States
Museum of Science, Boston
Planetaria
Technology
Texas

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
History
Sciences

Organization type:
Museum

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Province Or State:
Texas

Location:
United States


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Pacific Science Center

"Pacific Science Center inspires a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs."

Game genre:
Educational

Social Tags:
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Document
Geography of the United States
Pacific Science Center
Planetaria
Science center
Seattle
Seattle metropolitan area
Technology
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Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources
Research
Workshops and Programs

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Museum

Organization expertise:
Sciences

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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