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The History of Museums

The earliest museums began as the private collections of wealthy individuals, families, and institutions. These private collection of artifacts were…

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Types of Museums

There are many types of museums, but a general idea of what they are might be enough. Often described as…

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Japan’s Railway Museum

In 2007, the Railway Museum opened in Omiya, Saitama City as the centerpiece of the JR East 20th Anniversary Memorial…

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Whippany Railway Museum

A visit to the Whippany Railway Museum will not be complete without a train ride. Located in Whippany, a section…

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The Definition of a Museum

A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of historical or cultural significance….

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