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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.
Museum Definitions
The Museums Association definition (adopted 1998) is: More on [ Museum ]
RT @hotelsreviewed: Degas artwork stolen from museum - BBC News http://bit.ly/63equC This is so sad. Museums like libraries are for us all.
JanetRudolph (Janet Rudolph) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:28 -0000
RT @hotelsreviewed: Degas artwork stolen from museum - BBC News http://bit.ly/63equC This is so sad. Museums like libraries are for us all.
RT @jamesgleventhal Western Museums Association CALL FOR PAPERS! CALL FOR PAPERS! http://bit.ly/8xhrfc #WMAPortland75
lesliemb (Leslie Madsen-Brooks) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:04:56 -0000
RT @jamesgleventhal Western Museums Association CALL FOR PAPERS! CALL FOR PAPERS! http://bit.ly/8xhrfc #WMAPortland75
Why are museums so expensive? God damn.
USMCRamirez (Chris Ramirez) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:04:20 -0000
Why are museums so expensive? God damn.
Spent the day with my 4-year old nephew, Riley. 2 museums and an IMAX film about the Amazon. $70 later...and it was worth every penny.
scottriggs (Scott Riggs) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:03:01 -0000
Spent the day with my 4-year old nephew, Riley. 2 museums and an IMAX film about the Amazon. $70 later...and it was worth every penny.
@intelligentSHAY There is actually an exhibit on King Tut in one of the Toronto museums while NSBE will be there
nsbe (Official NSBE) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:00:45 -0000
@intelligentSHAY There is actually an exhibit on King Tut in one of the Toronto museums while NSBE will be there
âIndigenous Perspectives at Traditional Museums: The Ko Tawa ...: Dr. Paul Tapsell is chair in MÄori Studies and .. http://naisa.org/node/78
toirakau (Charles Paringatai) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:57:58 -0000
“Indigenous Perspectives at Traditional Museums: The Ko Tawa ...: Dr. Paul Tapsell is chair in Māori Studies and .. http://naisa.org/node/78
Öffentliche Kunstsammlung Basel - Kunstmuseum und Museum für Gegenwartskunst - With a section written in English.
Dinosaur Museum Aathal - Includes overview, photos, news, and a virtual walk through the museum. In German and English.
Meta Description: [ Sauriermuseum im Aathal - Saurier, interessante Sonderschauen, alles ber die Giganten der Urzeit ! ]
Diorama Bethlehem - Display illustrates the Christmas story with over 450 wood-carved figures wearing oriental costumes in a realistic reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln. Slide show, facts and figures, visitor information.
Meta Description: [ The largest Christmas crib in the world with more than 450 woodcraft figures in a naturalistic reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem ]
Fondation Beyeler - Collection of works by modern masters in Basel. Pictures of exhibits, online art shop, event dates.
Meta Description: [ Fondation Beyeler, Riehen bei Basel. Sammlung für Kunst der Klassischen Moderne im Museumsbau von Renzo Piano. Wechselnde Sonderaussellungen ]
Hallen für neue Kunst / Schaffhausen - Collection of international contemporary artists as Carl Andre, Joseph Beuys, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Jannis Kounellis, Sol LeWitt, Richard Long, Robert Mangold, Mario Merz, Bruce Nauman, Robert Ryman, Lawrence Weiner.
Meta Description: [ Hallen fr neue Kunst, Schaffhausen ]
Kunsthaus Glarus - About collections and exhibitions. In German and English.
Musée de l'Elysée - A museum for photography. [Site in French with a small English part.]
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Swiss Museum of Transport and Communication - Includes overview of the museum and planetarium, services, floorplan, gallery and contact details. Located in Lucerne.
Swiss National Museum - Archeology, cultural history, art and design of the Swiss people are displayed on 8 locations. Site in English, German, French and Italian.
The Basel Museums - Official website of the museums of Basel, Switzerland. A-Z list of museums with links; comprehensive list of current and upcoming special exhibits.
Meta Description: [ Offizielle Website der Museen Basel. Dreisprachig: Deutsch, Englisch, Franzsisch. Umfassende Informationen ber die Museen in Basel und Umgebung: Sammlung, Dauerausstellungen, Sonderausstellungen, Highlights, ffnungszeiten, Vernissagetermine, Medienkonferenzen. Informationen fr Medien, Informa... ]
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WWW Virtual Library : Museums in Switzerland - Guide to the websites of Swiss museums.
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