museum, types of — Introduction varieties of institutions dedicated to preserving and interpreting the material aspects of human activity and the environment. Such a broad range of activities can be conducted by a wide variety of institutions, which, for… … Universalium
Swiss Cottage tube station — is a London Underground station at Swiss Cottage. It is on the Jubilee Line, between Finchley Road and St. John s Wood. It is in Travelcard Zone 2 and on the Finchley Road.The station was opened on 20 November, 1939 on a new section of deep level … Wikipedia
Swiss Alps — Satellite image of Switzerland in October 2002. On the north side of the Alps, the regions located above 2000 m are covered by snow. The canton of Ticino (on the south side) is almost snow free in early autumn. The Swiss Alps (German: Schweizer… … Wikipedia
List of transport museums — This is a list of transport museums throughout the world. Old transportation systems don t disappear, they often become the park and recreational facilities of future generations. Parts of many dismantled trolley systems in the United States for… … Wikipedia
National museum — A national museum is a museum maintained by a nation.List of national museumsAustralia* [http://www.aarg.com.au/ Australian National Aviation Museum] *Australian National Maritime Museum * [http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=6069… … Wikipedia
June 2007 in rail transport — Events June 1 June 2 June 3 June 9 ;June 4:* flagicon|United States ndash; New York s Metropolitan Transportation Authority announces the appointment of Helena Williams to the position of President of Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Williams… … Wikipedia
History of the Swiss Air Force — The history of the Swiss Air Force began in 1914 with the establishment of an ad hoc force consisting of a handful of men in outdated and largely civilian aircraft. It was only in the 1930s that an effective air force was established at great… … Wikipedia
December 2005 in rail transport — 2004, 2005, 2006 2004 in rail transport 2005 in rail transport 2006 in rail transport This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in December 2005. Contents 1 December events … Wikipedia
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — For other uses, see Guggenheim Museum. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Museo Guggenheim Bilbao The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, along the Nervión River in downtown Bilbao … Wikipedia
2007 in rail transport — TOC Events January events * January 5 The first public trains of Taiwan High Speed Rail operate between Taipei and Kaohsiung, a mi to km|216 journey, in 90 minutes. [cite news| url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/05/ap/business/mainD8MF2100… … Wikipedia