museology
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Museology is the science or profession focused on the organization and management of museums. Museums themselves are institutions dedicated to preserving and interpreting tangible evidence of humankind, human activity, and the natural world. They differ from libraries in that museum items are often unique and serve as raw material for study and research.123
The field of museology, and its practical application museography, developed as a body of theory to understand museums as public institutions. This field gained momentum with the growth of museums, particularly in Europe during the 19th century, driven by civic pride and educational movements. Training for museum professionals, encompassing subjects like conservation, documentation, education, and public relations, has evolved significantly, with specialized university programs becoming more common.425
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museumMuseology and museographyAlong with the identification of a clear role for museums in society, there gradually developed a body of theory the study of which is known as museology. For many reasons, the development of this theory was not rapid. Museum personnel were nearly…
Read MoreAlong with the identification of a clear role for museums in society, there gradually developed a body of theory the study of which is known as museology. For many reasons, the development of this theory was not rapid. Museum personnel were nearly…
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…made in the context of subject-based studies, with little attempt at providing an understanding of the museum as a public institution. By 1910 three courses were being provided in the United States. The following decade, however, saw the commencement of further courses, some in the United States at Harvard University’s…
Read More…made in the context of subject-based studies, with little attempt at providing an understanding of the museum as a public institution. By 1910 three courses were being provided in the United States. The following decade, however, saw the commencement of further courses, some in the United States at Harvard University’s…
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