One novel that comes to mind is the best seller (I think it is still on the best seller list) "The Da Vinci Code"
by Dan Brown.

        Takes place at a number of places, including a museum or three.

        Dann Hayes
        Grinnell College
        Grinnell, Iowa

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> I'm teaching an "Introduction to Museum Studies" course next year.  I
> plan to
> examine popular images of museums by having students read novels and/or
> watch
> films that are about, or set in, museums.  Any suggested titles?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
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