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Sounds like something a school could do as well as or better than a museum - I don't think this is a definition for a museum, just something a museum might do.
Best,
Tim
"Michael A. Lord" wrote:
> The UK Museums Association represents one perspective on defining a museum,
> here's another:
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> 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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