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Museums: evolving institutions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2009

Abstract

Museums have been increasing in number and the attendance at them has grown tremendously in recent years. During the same period the concept of what constitutes a museum has underdone considerable evolution. This article discusses the changing ideas of museums.

Type
FOCUS—The Future of Museums
Copyright
Copyright © Academia Europaea 1993

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