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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 ]
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Robin Hood star quits BBC remake
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:12:33 -0000
Jonas Armstrong, who plays Robin Hood in the BBC's remake of the classic tale, is leaving the show.
Hilton ad hits back at McCain
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:44:11 -0000
Paris Hilton records a spoof advert directed at US presidential hopeful John McCain, after he used her name in his campaign.
Memorial for TV presenter Speight
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:44:34 -0000
The life of the late children's TV presenter Mark Speight is celebrated at a memorial service in London.
Ireland - Over 1600 Museums, Art Galleries Historic Houses in the England, Wales, Scotland, London and Ireland
Association of Independent Museums - AIM represents and supports independent museums in the UK. Member services, events, directory, AIM bulletin digest.
Meta Description: [ AIM - Association of Independent Museums ]
Classic Motor Monthly Museums Listings - A comprehensive listing of classic, vintage and veteran road transport museums.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive listing of classic, vintage & veteran road transport museums in the U.K., part of the Classic Motor Monthly website with its classified ads, events diary, news, and more. ]
ExhibitionsNet - The UK gallery, museum, heritage and visitor attraction web site, with news, information, special offers and links to major venues.
Meta Description: [ The UK Gallery, Museum, Heritage and Visitor Attraction Centre. ]
Museum Websites - Uncategorized directory of the UK museum web sites. Submissions are welcome.
Meta Description: [ Websites of all the great British museums ]
Museums Around the UK on the Web - An alphabetical list of links to UK museum web-sites, with descriptions, maintained by the Museum Documentation Association (MDA). Stars for those recommended.
Museums in the UK - Alphabetical and regional listing of museums in the UK. Industry pages for suppliers to museum industry, museum jobs.
Meta Description: [ MuseumNet - The UKs first Museums Directorty ]
Ragged School Museum - Features Victorian education, history and culture of the East End, including a re-created Victorian classroom. Provides history, details of the collections and exhibitions, educational programmes and activities for children.
Meta Description: [ The Ragged School Museum features Victorian education, and the history and culture of the East End of London, and runs a varied programme of activities for all ages ]
The Fan Museum - Dedicated to fans and fan making. Includes information for visitors, details of the collection, exhibition schedule, information on group tours and a brief history of fans. Greenwich, London.
World Heritage - Organises travelling and temporary exhibitions which are available for hire: current products and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum, Terracotta Warriors and Heritage management and design. ]
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