Museums, Zoos
Museum of Modern Art
Victor Samra (aka @vsamra3) at the easel. Please send us questions or comments by placing @MuseumModernArt in your tweet.1,022,972 followers | Follow
Smithsonian
We're not a museum. We're 19 of them! Plus 9 research centers & the National Zoo. Follow your favorites668,651 followers | Follow
J. Paul Getty Museum
In my opinion, an individual without any love of the arts cannot be considered completely civilized. --J. Paul Getty372,480 followers | Follow
Asian Art Museum
Howdy. We're the largest museum in the western world devoted to Asian art, & we're here to rock your world. Thank you for following us.124,231 followers | Follow
de Young Museum
Tweets from the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, by the FAMSF social media team. Follow our sister museum @legionofhonor.94,390 followers | Follow
amhistorymuseum
Real Stories. Real Stuff. At the National Museum of American History. Read our blog: http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu34,558 followers | Follow
National Zoo
The Smithsonian's National Zoo demonstrates leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability.27,685 followers | Follow
Exploratorium
For the curious ones - the explOratorium is a museum of science, art, & human perception founded in 1969 by Dr. Frank Oppenheimer. Alex updates from the museum.24,135 followers | Follow
Hammer Museum
The Hammer is a unique, cutting-edge arts institution that explores the capacity of art to impact and illuminate our lives.23,784 followers | Follow
americanart
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection is an unparalleled record of the American experience from the colonial period to today.22,427 followers | Follow
SD Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is located in the heart of Balboa Park. Tweets come from the museum basement.21,164 followers | Follow
Monterey Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to the wonders of the ocean. It’s home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals.19,077 followers | Follow
Walt Disney Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum: Get to know the WALT in Disney today!! Visit us at www.waltdisney.org for more info.18,392 followers | Follow
San Francisco Zoo
The mission of the San Francisco Zoo is to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.15,467 followers | Follow
Oakland Museum of CA
OMCA’s Twitter is written by Adam Rozan & the Museum’s Gallery Guides; our tweets reflect the insights of the dedicated staffers at OMCA.15,231 followers | Follow
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium inspires conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures.12,883 followers | Follow
CalAcademyofSciences
Explore an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all under one living roof.11,293 followers | Follow
Aquarium of Pacific
Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.8,618 followers | Follow
Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.7,508 followers | Follow
Museum of Makn Music
History of instrument innovations & American popular music from the 1890s to today. $8; $5 for students. Closed Mondays. Directions: http://bit.ly/MuseumMap6,960 followers | Follow
Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation. AZA accredited.6,692 followers | Follow
PacificScienceCenter
A not-for-profit science foundation serving one million people a year across Washington state, inspiring a lifelong interest in science, math and technology.6,345 followers | Follow
Museum Day Live!
Enjoy Free Museum Admission on Saturday, September 29th, 20126,323 followers | Follow
SkirballCulturalCtr
The Skirball Cultural Center is a museum and cultural center in Los Angeles with exciting exhibitions, programs, classes, and more!5,660 followers | Follow
Laguna Art Museum
A museum of American art with a focus on the art of California.5,528 followers | Follow
Migratory Bird Ctr
Fostering greater understanding, appreciation, and protection of the grand phenomenon of bird migration5,496 followers | Follow
C. Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum // Connecting Art, People, and Ideas. Not Jewish? Not a problem. @kholler at the helm.5,461 followers | Follow
Smithsonian Folkways
Smithsonian Folkways is the nonprofit record label of the national museum of the United States. Music of, for, and by the people.5,257 followers | Follow
SI Associates
The Smithsonian Associates: Educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s exhibitions, collections, and research.5,007 followers | Follow
Norton Simon Museum
Read tweets from curators, educators and communicators at this world renowned museum, home to works by Rembrandt, Degas, Picasso and others.4,928 followers | Follow
Berkeley Science
The official twitter of The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley's public #science center.4,716 followers | Follow
Discovery Science
Discovery Science Center, Orange County’s #1 hands-on science museum. Follow us for exclusive chances to win prizes and get the latest new exhibit news!4,457 followers | Follow
Santa Barbara Zoo
Known as one of the world's most beautiful zoos, the Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 lush acres overlooking the ocean, bird refuge & Santa Ynez Mountains.4,435 followers | Follow
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is your Central California adventure destination. It's an experience of a lifetime, everyday of the year!4,364 followers | Follow
CA Science Center
We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences.4,197 followers | Follow
Segerstrom Center
Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Located in Orange County, Segerstrom Center is an acclaimed arts institution and a multidisciplinary cultural campus.4,016 followers | Follow
Crocker Art Museum
One of the leading art museums in California, founded in 18853,911 followers | Follow
SFScienceMuseum
The South Florida Science Museum is located in West Palm Beach (next to the Zoo) and offers dozens of hands-on exhibits, aquariums, a planetarium, and more!3,612 followers | Follow
SmithsonianPods
The latest museum podcasts. Covering everything from Asian Art to X-ray Astronomy!3,609 followers | Follow
SmithsonianRSS
The latest music, blog entries, gem acquisitions, conservation efforts, earthquake reports and more, from the Smithsonian Institution.3,385 followers | Follow
Fresno Art Museum
3,355 followers | Follow
Fowler Museum @ UCLA
Fowler Museum news from Stacey Ravel Abarbanel, Agnes Stauber, and Greg Sandoval3,303 followers | Follow
Smithsonian Journeys
The Smithsonian Institution’s official travel program. 150 tours each year to all seven continents focus on the natural world, history, culture, & arts.3,220 followers | Follow
Cowboy Museum
Preserving the history and industry of ranching, farming and rodeo in the California Central Valley one tweet at a time.3,008 followers | Follow
The LA Arboretum
Our mission is to cultivate our natural resources. In addition to concerts and tours, we offer activities and events that cater to every audience.3,008 followers | Follow
SmithsonianMarineStn
Yes, the Smithsonian is in Florida! We are a field station of the National Museum of Natural History, devoted entirely to marine science research and education2,994 followers | Follow
Aquarium of the Bay
Experience the magic of San Francisco Bay, at Aquarium of the Bay.2,985 followers | Follow
CA Arts Council
Small agency; big mission: Advancing California through the arts & creativity. Join the Million Plates for the Arts campaign at www.artsplate.org!2,882 followers | Follow
SmithsonianVids
Archived lectures, exhibit videos and events from around the Smithsonian2,880 followers | Follow
The Magnes
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, University of California, Berkeley2,692 followers | Follow
Lux Art Institute
Lux Art Institute is San Diego’s first LEED certified, interactive art destination where visitors can “see art happen” live!2,661 followers | Follow
Discovery Museum
Indoor & outdoor children's museum under the Golden Gate Bridge dedicated to cultivating creative thinking in children through the arts & sciences.2,580 followers | Follow
Reuben H. Fleet
Located in Balboa Park, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center offers San Diego’s only IMAX® Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on exhibits for curious minds of all ages.2,457 followers | Follow
Kidspace Museum
Kidspace has over 3.5 acres of hands-on exhibits & programming to engage children in learning through our natural world – Fun with water, science, art & bugs!2,336 followers | Follow
berkeley art center
the Berkeley Art Center represents and supports the diversity of the Bay Area region with exhibitions and other cultural events in a broad range of disciplines.2,065 followers | Follow
SD Air & Space
1,985 followers | Follow
Petersen Museum
We explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example.1,943 followers | Follow
Museum on Main St
Museum on Main Street is a partnership between the Smithsonian Institution, state humanities councils, and small museums nationwide.1,843 followers | Follow
SanJoseMuseumofArt
The San Jose Museum of Art offers a surprising and playful perspective on the art of our time. See what you think.1,818 followers | Follow
Bowers Museum
1,812 followers | Follow
Fairytale Town
A nonprofit park dedicated to promoting the imagination, creativity and education of children1,750 followers | Follow
Pacific Asia Museum
Housed in a historic Chinese-style building and home to over 15,000 art objects from Asia and the Pacific Islands. Chelsea is tweeting.1,744 followers | Follow
CA Assoc of Museums
The California Association of Museums (CAM) serves the interests and needs of California museums and industry professionals.1,731 followers | Follow
JFG San Diego
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a hidden jewel located in the heart of Balboa Park & sits on 2½ acres of serene & flourishing landscapes.1,722 followers | Follow
Creativity Museum
Children's Creativity Museum is a super fun, hands-on, multimedia arts and tech museum for kids!1,616 followers | Follow
Sac Arts Commission
Advancing the Sacramento community through arts and culture.1,581 followers | Follow
Santa Barbara Museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum: preserving & interpreting Santa Barbara History since 1932.1,564 followers | Follow
Children's Fairyland
a magical fantasy world for young children to explore, play, imagine and learn1,554 followers | Follow
ModelRailroad Museum
At 27,000 sq. ft. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is one of the largest indoor model railroad displays in the nation.1,530 followers | Follow
SanDiegoHistoryCentr
San Diego History Center is dedicated to helping people of all ages learn about, and enjoy, the history of San Diego.1,433 followers | Follow
Discovery Museum Sac
Family focused educational institution dedicated to enriching the lives of the community by encouraging the exploration of science and space with our exhibits.1,007 followers | Follow
Arts Council of Kern
MISSION STATEMENT: The Arts Council of Kern, in partnership with the California Arts Council, the County of Kern and local agencies - provides, supports, and pr895 followers | Follow
SequoiaParkZoo
Small, intimate, accredited zoo that has been in Eureka over 100 years!814 followers | Follow
CA State Museums
Visit CA Railroad Museum, Old Sac, Sutter's Fort, State Indian Museum, Capitol Museum, Historic Gov Mansion, Stanford Mansion (all in Sacramento) +Railtown 1897803 followers | Follow
PC Museum of Art
Pomona College Museum of Art is the site of an active program of temporary historical and contemporary exhibitions throughout the academic year.794 followers | Follow
ExpoMuseum
The World's Fair Museum since 1998... covering the history and future of international expositions767 followers | Follow
SacChildren'sMuseum
759 followers | Follow
R. Egyptian Museum
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Western North America!628 followers | Follow
Fossil Discovery
The Fossil Discovery Center opened in October 2010. Mid Pleistocene epoch fossils discovered in the largest dig in CA (20 acres, 14,000+ fossils to date)555 followers | Follow
Civic Arts Plaza
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is one of the largest performing arts center between LA & SF. Sign-up for e-news at http://bit.ly/rs2pav530 followers | Follow
Aviation Angels
Aviation Angels are members of Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit featuring after school and at-risk youth programs.494 followers | Follow
AMOCA Ceramic Museum
AMOCA is one of the few museums in the United States devoted exclusively to ceramic art and historic innovations in ceramic technology.468 followers | Follow
Phoebe Hearst Museum
The Museum preserves and interprets a global record of material culture through its more than 3.8 million objects.439 followers | Follow
Mendocino Co Museum
The Mendocino County Museum is located in beautiful Willits, Calif. Open W-Sun 10-4:30. Info: 707-459-2736366 followers | Follow
Davis Art Center
A nonprofit that promotes the appreciation and execution of the visual and performing arts through classes, exhibits and events.297 followers | Follow
Aviation Museum
Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, a California Non-profit Corporation, located on the historic Santa Paula Airport.235 followers | Follow
