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Museum History in America

The term museum is derived from Latin and is a derivative of the Greek word for shrine. Muses are the…

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The Best Railroad Museums in America

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia is a state-run museum containing more than 90 pieces of historic rolling stock….

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Whippany Railroad Museum

One of the closest railroad museums to New York City is the Whippany Railway Museum. This non-profit organization is dedicated…

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The Best Way to Enjoy a Museum

A museum serves a vital purpose: to preserve artifacts that represent human history throughout the world. These artifacts serve as…

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A List of Museums Around the World

If you’ve ever been to Tokyo, then you’ve likely seen some of the famous museum buildings. However, what about those…

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Museum History Explained

In the past, museums functioned primarily as a repository of objects, which were then researched and displayed for the public’s…

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