The UK Museums Association represents one perspective on defining a museum,
here's another:

Museums enable visitors to better understand the present (and prepare for
the future) by learning about the issues, events, art, architecture,
activities, accoutrements and everyday life of prevous generations.

Michael A. Lord
Historic Hudson Valley
Tarrytown, NY

----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Baum"
> The UK Museums Association definition is this:
>
> Museums enable people to explore collections for inspiration, learning and
> enjoyment. They are institutions that collect, safeguard and make
accessible
> artefacts and specimens which they hold in trust for society.
>

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