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THE DAWSONVILLE HISTORY MUSEUM, INC. PROVIDES THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA WITH A MUSEUM THAT ALLOWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF GEORGIA RACING HISTORY AND MEMORABILIA. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM OFFERS NUMEROUS YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT GEORGIA'S RACING HISTORY. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS RENTAL SPACE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS.

The museum preserves and interprets Maine’s mineral and gem heritage and advances scientific research and public education about Earth and space. It operates exhibits, educational programs, and research activities to inspire curiosity about Maine’s geology and the wider solar system.

The museum restores, preserves, and operates historic vessels and maritime artifacts to educate the public about San Diego and Pacific maritime history. It offers public exhibits, ship tours, educational programs, and hands-on on‑water experiences to promote maritime heritage.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center preserves and promotes the culture, history, and traditions of the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico by operating a museum, exhibitions, cultural programming, educational activities, and support for Pueblo artists and community initiatives. Its work centers on telling Pueblo stories with dignity and providing programs and spaces (museum, store, restaurant, archives) that sustain and share Pueblo cultural heritage.

The National Marine Life Center rehabilitates and releases stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.

Cape Cod Maritime Museum is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and interpreting Cape Cod's maritime past, present and future and inspiring passion and respect for the sea and how it continues to shape Cape Cod

The Association raises funds and leads the capital campaign to design, build, and support the National Coast Guard Museum in New London so the public can learn about U.S. Coast Guard history, operations, and contributions; it also develops educational programming and community engagement around the museum.

USCHS is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3)organization chartered by Congress to educate the public about the Capitol and the Congress. It does this through programs that focus on landmark legislation that has shaped our nation, on the remarkable art in the Capitol that is based on uniquely American images, on the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Congress, and on other topics that help bring our history and government alive.

To work with kids and community groups to create public art, to build community, and to create environments and experiences that humanize our world.

from the website: "The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which opened in 2014, is a museum and human rights organization in Atlanta that inspires people to tap their own power to change the world around them. The Center’s iconic exhibitions feature the papers and artifacts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the history of the civil rights movement in the United States; and stories from the struggle for human rights around the world today."

The Center for Book Arts promotes active explorations of both contemporary and traditional artistic practices related to the book as an art object. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary visual and literary arts, while being a model organization locally, nationally, and internationally within the field. We achieve this through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting. Founded in 1974 and still located in Manhattan, it was the first not-for-profit organization of its kind in the nation, and has since become a model for others around the world.

The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.