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The Importance of a Museum

The ICOM defines museums as “permanent institutions that conserve and display collections of scientific and cultural significance.” Elaine Heumann Gurian,…

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Things to Do in the Atlanta Area

The Whippanong Valley Railroad is the centerpiece of the main exhibit building at the railway museum. It includes a collection…

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The Definition of a Museum

The question of what a museum is remains a debated issue. Its definition is often based on the UNESCO term…

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Museum History

The term “museum” evokes a wide range of associations. From the Greeks, who coined the term “mouseion,” to kingly treasure…

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What to Expect at a Railway Museum

If you’re visiting the UK, you’ll probably be wondering what to expect when you enter the railway museum. There’s a…

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