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An Overview of Art, Science and History
Smithsonian Institute
If you need information about art, science or history, there is something for you on this huge website. The site has educational information about so many topics. You'll learn about art from different regions andcultures around the world. There is also information about crafts, graphic arts, music, painting, photography, aviation, inventors and scientists, archeology, ancient cultures and so much more.Recommended by Zack Dale

Art Exhibitions from all over the World
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Visit this site and discover the Museum of Fine Arts' huge library of art collections, which includes art of the Americas, the Ancient World, Asia, Oceania, Africa and Europe plus contemporary art, musical instruments, print, drawings, photographs, textiles and much more. You can also learn about different exhibits at the MFA that cover things like the Olympic Games and Chinese court costumes.Recommended by Daniel Bonner

Explore Art Activities
Metropolitan Museum of Art
This site brings the Metropolitan Museum of Art to life. It has interactive activities, games, and timelines to help you explore the art in the museum. I also recommend it if you are planning a trip to the museum.Recommended by Henry Rome

Art at the Library
New York Public Library
Think the New York Public Library is only filled with books to read? Think again! This website hosts an abundance of art collections, exhibitions and programs highlighting photography, drawings, dance, theater and even sheet music!Recommended by Daniel Bonner

Vincent van Gogh's Complete Works and History
Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
This site offers detailed descriptions on many of Vincent van Gogh's hundreds of pieces of art. The art is organized chronologically into five periods, each representing a different phase of van Gogh's lifeand work. The site also provides an extremely detailed biography of van Gogh. There is even an opportunity for the reader to send a van Gogh "e-card!"Recommended by Henry Rome

All About Henri Matisse
The Baltimore Museum of Art
On this site, brought to you by the Baltimore Museum of Art, you can launch an amusing feature called 'Matisse For Kids.' You'll meet Raoudi, Matisse's dog, who'll help you explore the artist's paintings. The interactive feature teaches you about the props, patterns, and color Matisse used in his work.Recommended by Zack Dale