Web Directory

» ARCAM: Architecture Center Amsterdam
   Located next to the Academy of Architecture, ARCAM exhibits and publishes on many activities in the field of architecture, urbanism and design. Located in the Netherlands. (Dutch and English)
   http://www.arcam.nl/

» Aedes Gallery Berlin
   Private Gallery specialized in architecture. Information on current exhibitions, archive and available catalogues. Located in Germany. (German and English)
   http://www.aedes-arc.de/

» Alvar Aalto Museum
   Permanent exhibition of the famous architect's work located in Jyväskylä, Finland.
   http://www.alvaraalto.fi/museum/

» Architecture Center Vienna: Architektur Zentrum Wien (AZW)
   Platform for reflections on the international development of architecture and urban planning in relation to contemporary Austrian and Viennese architecture. Located in Austria. (German and English)
   http://www.azw.at/

» Architecture Foundation
   Program of exhibitions and events, promoting contemporary architecture and issues of the urban environment. Based in London, United Kingdom.
   http://www.architecturefoundation.org.uk/

» Bauhaus Architecture Center in Tel-Aviv
   The Bauhaus center presents the uniqueness of Tel-Aviv, Israel as Bauhaus architecture capital of the world.
   http://bauhaus-center.com

» Bauhaus Archive: Museum of Design
   The Bauhaus-Archive Berlin researches, documents and presents the history of the Bauhaus school (1919-1933). Information on building, collections and the original Bauhaus.
   http://www.bauhaus.de

» Benaki Museum: Neohellenic Architecture Archives
   Collection of iconographic and oral information on 19th century Greek architecture and urban design. Located in Athens, Greece.
   http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?id=10204&lang=en

» CAF: Chicago Architecture Foundation
   Dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design through a program of tours, exhibitions, lectures and special events. Located in Illinois.
   http://www.architecture.org/

» Canadian Center for Architecture
   A museum and study center devoted to national and international architecture past and present. Information on exhibitions, publications and collections. Located in Montreal. (French and English)
   http://cca.qc.ca/

» Coral Gables Museum
   Celebrates the civic arts of architecture, urban design, green planning, and historic and environmental preservation. Located in Coral Gables, Florida in a LEED certified complex.
   http://www.coralgablesmuseum.org/

» El Gaudí Centre de Reus
   Museum of famous architect Antoni Gaudí in Raus, Spain. Includes a virtual tour.
   http://www.gaudicentre.cat/eng/index.html

» Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain du Centre
   This centre in Orléans, France provides information on its collection, exhibitions and publications focusing on the relationship between art and architecture and its annual Archilab Festival.
   http://www.frac-centre.fr/

» Graycliff: Wright on the Lake
   A non-profit organization establish to preserve and restore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff, the Isabelle R. Martin House. Located in Derby, New York.
   http://graycliffestate.org/

» Houses of Goa
   An unusual museum of Indo-Portuguese architecture created by Gerard da Cunha. It is built in the shape of a ship as a traffic island in Torda, Salvador-do-Mundo, Bardez, northern Goa. Includes description, plans, and photographs.
   http://www.archgoa.org/

» Kizhi Open Air Museum
   Complex of historic wooden buildings on Kizhi Island, Lake Onega in Russia is a World Heritage site, protected by this state museum. Includes images, maps, and a visitor guide. [Russian and English]
   http://kizhi.karelia.ru/

» La Galerie d'Architecture
   This architecture gallery in Paris, France hosts exhibitions, as well as a bookshop and coffee shop. Includes a virtual gallery of past exhibitions.
   http://www.galerie-architecture.fr/

» Le Pavillon de l'Arsenal: Architecture Centre Paris
   Forum and gallery with permanent collection and regular exhibitions of contemporary architecture. [French and English]
   http://www.pavillon-arsenal.com/

» Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design
   Provides a framework for design professionals and members of the general public to explore, evaluate, and impact the development of architecture through various events. Located in California.
   http://www.laforum.org/

» MAK Center for Art and Architecture
   Offers a schedule of exhibitions, symposia, lectures, performances, workshops, and publications and hosts a residency program for visiting artists and architects. Located R.M. Schindler's famous studio house in West Hollywood, California.
   http://www.makcenter.org/

» MoMA: Architecture and Design
   The world's first curatorial department devoted to architecture and design was established in 1932. The architecture collection documents buildings through models, drawings, and photographs, and includes the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Archive. Located in Ne
   http://moma.org/collection/depts/arch_design/

» Museum of Finnish Architecture
   The museum builds a bridge between architecture and its users, and encourages the interaction of professionals. It focuses on post-1900 architecture. Located in Helsinki.(Finnish and English)
   http://www.mfa.fi/

» NAi: Netherlands Architecture Institute
   The institute concerns itself in a variety of ways with architecture, urban design and spatial planning. It houses important archives and collections; international exhibitions and symposia. Located in Rotterdam. (Dutch and English)
   http://en.nai.nl/

» National Building Museum
   Dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Located in Washington, D.C.
   http://www.nbm.org

» Swiss Archtecture Museum
   Privately funded foundation, presenting a variety of exhibitions on Swiss and international architecture.
   http://www.sam-basel.org/

» The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
   Chicago, Illinois museum of architecture and design features information on public programs and education services.
   http://chi-athenaeum.org/

» The Horta Museum
   Museum in Brussels, Belgium located in the house that the famous art-nouveau architect built for himself.
   http://www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-museums-horta.htm

» The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
   Showcases Norwegian architecture as well as international exhibitions. Located in Oslo. (Norwegian and English)
   http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/

» The Octagon Museum
   Oldest museum in the United States dedicated to architecture and design. Collections include prints and drawings, decorative arts, architectural fragments and archaeology. Includes history of the building, memberships, docent corps and internships. Locate
   http://www.archfoundation.org/octagon/

» The Skyscraper Museum
   Temporary exhibits throughout New York City, and a permanent home in Battery Park City dedicated to the history of tall buildings.
   http://www.skyscraper.org/

» The Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture
   Information and images on the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Russian timber architecture.
   http://faculty.washington.edu/dwaugh/rus/novgorod/novgwood.html

» Whitehead Memorial Museum
   Exhibits consist of several buildings, each a historical significance. Dedicated to the preservation of Del Rio, Texas heritage as well as Val Verde County. Hours, location, prices, map, exhibits and photographs.
   http://www.whiteheadmuseum.org/