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Museums
Museums are an important way of educating the public and preserving what is valuable to human society and culture. They are both a repository and a showcase of human knowledge and achievement, in the fields of art, science, technology, history and more.
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What is the phone number of the City Of Wayne Historical Museum in Wayne Michigan?
The address of the City Of Wayne Historical Museum is: One Town Sq., Wayne, MI 48184
Is the metropolitan museum a proper noun?
No, the word museum is a common noun, a word for any museum anywhere.
A proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or a title; for example:
- Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY
- National Bird Dog Museum, Grand Junction, TN
- Museum Street, Borough of Camden, London, UK
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum
- "Terror at the Wax Museum", 1963 movie with Ray Milland and Elsa Lanchester
There are many famous museums in the world. Name a country or place and we can tell you the museum there.
Where is the Jasper Area Historical Museum in Jasper Minnesota located?
The address of the Jasper Area Historical Museum is: 102 East Wall Street, Jasper, MN 56144
What are the names of the 19 Smithsonian museums?
According to the Smithsonian's web site here are the 16 museums that are part of the Institute. The Indian museum has two locations, one in DC and one in NY so technically you could say the number is 17. If you add the planned museum and the virtual museum then you get 19.
African Art Museum
Collection, research, and exhibition of African art
Washington, D.C.
National Air and Space Museum Air and Space Museum
History, science, and technology of aviation and space flight
Washington, D.C.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center
Companion facility to the Air and Space Museum on the National Mall
Chantilly, VA
Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick GalleryAmerican Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery
Painting, sculpture, graphics, folk art, craft and photography 18th century to the present
Washington, D.C.
National Museum of American History, Behring Center American History Museum
History of science, technology, society and culture in America
Washington, D.C.
National Museum of the American Indian American Indian Museum
Collection, preservation, study and exhibition of the living cultures and history of the native peoples of the Americas
Washington, D.C. and the Heye Center, New York City
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture Anacostia Community Museum
Exploring the ever-changing concepts and realities of "community"
Washington, D.C.
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Changing exhibitions of design, decorative arts, industrial design and architecture
New York City
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Asian art and a specialized collection of American art
Washington, D.C.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Modern and contemporary art
Washington, D.C.
National Zoological Park National Zoo
More than 400 animal species in a 163-acre park
Washington, D.C.
National Museum of Natural History Natural History Museum
Where natural history lives
Washington, D.C.
National Portrait Gallery Portrait Gallery
Portraits of distinguished Americans
Washington, D.C.
National Postal Museum Postal Museum
Interactive museum of postal history and philately
Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
Smithsonian Information Center
Washington, D.C.
Arts and Industries Building Arts and Industries Building
Washington, D.C.
Closed in preparation for renovation
Future Museum National Museum of African American History and Culture
Virtual Museum Latino Virtual Museum
What is the name of the museum in Madrid Spain?
There are many museums in Madrid but the most famous is El Prado.
What is the phone number of the Oakridge Pioneer Museum in Oakridge Oregon?
The address of the Oakridge Pioneer Museum is: 76433 Pine St, Oakridge, OR 97463
Where is the Fort Stevens Military Museum in Hammond Oregon located?
The address of the Fort Stevens State Park Military Museum is: 1900 Ocean Drive, Hammond, OR 97121
Where is the Childrens Museum Of Hampton Roads Inc in Hampton Virginia located?
The address of the Children'S Museum Of Richmond is: 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220-1904
Who are some of the most famous artists in louvre museum?
The Louvre is one of the biggest and most incredible art museums in the world. Just about every artist is in its holdings, from Leonardo and the Mona Lisa to the Impressionists - Picasso, Monet, VanGogh, et al to the Venus de Milo. Whatever you want to see!
Where is the Muncie Children'S Museum in Muncie Indiana located?
The address of the Muncie Children'S Museum is: , Muncie, IN 47308
How many Museums live in the US?
According to the American Association of Museums (www.AAM.org) no official count has been made, however a count has been attempted twice. Both resulted in a "best guess" estimate. As of 2006, the U.S. had an estimated 17,500 museums.
Where is the George Westinghouse Museum in Wilmerding Pennsylvania located?
The address of the George Westinghouse Museum is: 325 Commerce St, Wilmerding, PA 15148
What is the phone number of the Usm Museum Of Art in Hattiesburg Mississippi?
The phone number of the Usm Museum Of Art is: 601-266-5200.
Where is the Daughters Of Ut Pioneers Museum in Ogden Utah located?
The address of the Daughters Of Ut Pioneers Museum is: 440 E 22Nd St, Ogden, UT 84401
Where is the Stumptown Historical Museum in Whitefish Montana located?
The address of the Stumptown Historical Museum is: 500 Depot St, Whitefish, MT 59937
What purposes do museums serve?
well if we did not have them the poor folks will never be able to see and experience a lot of life since only the rich would have the art and other stuff hidden away.
Where is the Philbrook Museum Of Art in Tulsa Oklahoma located?
The address of the Philbrook Museum Of Art is: Po Box 52510, Tulsa, OK 74152-0510
Where is the Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City Oklahoma located?
The address of the Pioneer Woman Statue is: Monument Cir, Ponca City, OK 74604
What is the phone number of the Break O' Day Farm And Metcalf Museum in Durham Oklahoma?
The address of the Break O' Day Farm And Metcalf Museum is: Rt. 1, Durham, OK 73642
What museum has an exhibit that includes the Hope Diamond?
The National Museum of Natural History, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC displays an exhibit that includes the Hope Diamond.
What is the connection between the word museum and an ancient mythology?
"Museum" comes from a Greek word meaning "shrine of the Muses." The Muses were the nine Greek goddesses who were believed to inspire literature and the arts. They were:
Calliope, goddess of epic poetry
Clio, goddess of history
Erato, goddess of lyric poetry
Euterpe, goddess of music
Melpomene, goddess of tragedy
Polyhymnia, goddess of choral poetry
Terpsichore, goddess of dance
Thalia, goddess of comedy
Your anus (Urania), goddess of astrology
Who stars in the night at the museum?
The movie Night at the Museum (2006) stars Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Ricky Gervais and Robin Williams. It is a comedy about a new night shift security guard at the Museum of Natural History who gets a lot more than he bargained for when he discovers that the exhibits come to life once the doors close.
