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A museum is typically a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education, enjoyment, the tangible and intangible evidence of people and their environment." This definition is taken from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Statutes.

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The Museums Association definition (adopted 1998) is:

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National Palace Museum, Taipei - Exhibits a fine collection of Asian art including bronzes, lacquerware, textiles and religious artifacts. Online exhibit includes selected works with explanatory text.

Taipei Fine Arts Museum - An introduction to the museum, exhibition dates, list of collections.

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