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On the famed "Museum Island" in the river that winds through Berlin are the Pergamon and Neues Museums which display some of the most spectacular objects from the ancient world. In this episode, we pit two skilled warriors against each other to discover why some Viking swords are more deadly than others. We compare an ancient Greek monument with Hitler's podium to discover the secret power of architecture, and then decipher the code embossed on a...
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
10) The Smithsonian
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"The Smithsonian Institution boasts the largest and most diverse collection of historical artifacts in the United States. Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian's focus has been to increase and share knowledge with its patrons. Discover more about this incredible museum and its collections in The Smithsonian, a Museums of the World book"--Back cover.
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London im Jahre 1829 - ein dreckiger Moloch voller finsterer Geheimnisse und unerklärlicher Phänomene. Die neugegründete Polizeitruppe des Scotland Yard soll Licht ins Dunkel bringen. Constable Graham Cluskey ist Feuer und Flamme - doch die mysteriösen Fälle führen ihn an die Grenzen des Vorstellbaren ...
Folge 6 - Der Fluch des Museums
Spuk im Museum: In einer Depesche berichtet der Direktor des Yorkshire-Museums von ungewöhnlichen Vorkommnissen,...
12) The Louvre
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Presents information on the Louvre, including its history, founders, treasures, collection management and conservation, and possible future directions. Includes an activity, a quiz, and a list of key words.
14) Imagine!
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"When a boy visits an art museum and one of the paintings comes to life, he has an afternoon of adventure and discovery [that] changes how he sees the world ever after"--
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"The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City possesses the largest collection of art in the United States. Founded in 1870 and inspired by European museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art continues to provide education and culture to the American people. Discover more about this incredible museum and its collections in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Museums of the World book"--Back cover.
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A leading activist museum director explains why museums are at the center of a political storm
In an age of protest, cultural institutions have come under fire. Protestors have mobilized against sources of museum funding, as happened at the Metropolitan Museum, and against board appointments, forcing tear gas manufacturer Warren Kanders to resign at the Whitney. That is to say nothing of demonstrations against exhibitions and artworks. Protests...
In an age of protest, cultural institutions have come under fire. Protestors have mobilized against sources of museum funding, as happened at the Metropolitan Museum, and against board appointments, forcing tear gas manufacturer Warren Kanders to resign at the Whitney. That is to say nothing of demonstrations against exhibitions and artworks. Protests...
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A provocative, progressive rejoinder to the status quo, from the perspective of a disrupter and global leader in the museum world.
The challenge to transform museums is unapologetically real and complicated. But everything we learn about reconciliation, science and biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability gives us the confidence and freedom to break through the conventions of the past.
Each essay in this collection emphasizes key features...