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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RT @m1ke_ellis: This is superb - museums, have a look... http://bit.ly/87S5hA (via @stefangoodchild) - WOW...not often impressed, but wow.
This is superb - museums, have a look... http://bit.ly/87S5hA (via @stefangoodchild)
m1ke_ellis (Mike Ellis) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:24:04 -0000
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HiDeaf (Hi-Deaf ) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:19:51 -0000
my body needs more than 4 hours of sleep. oh well, I'm still feelin like p diddy. time for FREE MUSEUMS! Last day in Spain!
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What are for the best museums in Paris?
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What are for the best museums in Paris?

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