How about somebody applying the AAM definition of museum? Collections are not the core - education and public service are. Collections are a means to an end, not an end in themselves. That said, there is little to stand in the way of the power of a real experience, whether it be with an object, a work of art, a creature, a natural/physical phenomenon, the real world (actually better than a museum object) or even an interesting experience shared with others. If specimens are the only criterion, the Rose Center (expanded and updated Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York) barely qualifies as a museum. Mac West Informal Learning Experiences, Inc. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).