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Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of
museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first
century. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum
is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and
design museums natural history and anthropology museums science
museums history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers,
and heritage sites botanical gardens and zoos children's museums
The second part of the book explores the primary functions of
museums and museum professionals: to collect to conserve to exhibit
to interpret and to engage to serve and to act The final chapter
looks at the museum profession and professional practices.
Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although
attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the
European context. The new edition includes discussions of
technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list
of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and "Museums in
Motion Today," vignettes spread throughout the volume in which
museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums
are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate
the volume.
The Museum in America captures the life stories of thirteen
visionary museum leaders who helped transform the 19th century's
collection of curios into today's institution of public service and
education. In the lively style of Museum Masters, Alexander
recounts the stories of pioneers in American history, science, art,
and general museums. For anyone interested in the history of the
museum, this volume is the place to start.
Alexander brings to life the stories of twelve ambitious leaders
from the United States and Europe who helped shape the future of
the museum world.
Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of
museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first
century. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum
is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and
design museums natural history and anthropology museums science
museums history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers,
and heritage sites botanical gardens and zoos children's museums
The second part of the book explores the primary functions of
museums and museum professionals: to collect to conserve to exhibit
to interpret and to engage to serve and to act The final chapter
looks at the museum profession and professional practices.
Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although
attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the
European context. The new edition includes discussions of
technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list
of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and "Museums in
Motion Today," vignettes spread throughout the volume in which
museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums
are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate
the volume.
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