The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston has no collection, yet it
is certainly considered a museum.
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From: Ruffin, Carrie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 11:00 AM
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Subject: Re: non-collecting facilities
I disagree. I'm my mind, museums are any institution that supplies
information on topics through exhibition, example, and activities in order
to inform, educate, and entertain. This does not require a collection
merely imagination and ingenuity.
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From: campbell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 10:41 AM
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Subject: Re: non-collecting facilities
Why can't there be a new word for these institutions? They are
definitely not just amusement parks. I would say that they are not
exactly museums, either (as I would contend that if you don't have
animals, you don't have a zoo). I think everyone would be much happier
if we could define this institutional niche with a name (an accurate
name) worthy of its often valuable and interesting efforts. Who better
than the members of this list to do so?
Chris Woodson wrote:
>
> k, I feel the need to respond to the "Disneyland" comment :o)
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Timothy L. Campbell
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