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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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Nowadays some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computer.Why do you need museum?

Nothing can compare to seeing a work of art in person. To actually stand in front of, for example, 'The Mona Lisa' is a far greater experience than looking at a photograph or online image. We also need art museums to care for and store precious, irreplaceable works of art.

Is there a cheat to get Pokemon from the mining museum on Pokemon pearl?

There is no cheat, just use the explore kit go undergound keep digging and you'll end up getting a fossil.go to bag where you have it put it into your normal bag, go up intothe mining museum. Talk to the man a the counter he'll say he'study fossils he'll take your fossil, go to the poke center take a Pokemon out your party to make room go back and talk to him again. he will give you the Pokemon that came from the fossil

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How much do museum curators make?

This varies widely. Some curators are volunteers whereas others at large museums make more than $100,000. A intro level position may start in the mid-$20s, and senior level can get up to the mid-$60s or so. This is not a profession for people seeking to make a lot of money. however it is incredibly rewarding in terms of intellectual stimulation. For salary surveys surveys, see the websites below... http://www.salaryexpert.com/Curator/salary-survey-2764.htm http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_SC16000129.html Also there are a number of published surveys you may be able to find at a library or ask them to borrow for you. You can find these listed on the on-line bookstore for the American Association of Museums, http://www.aam-us.org/

Does Comcast have the Smithsonian channel?

Yes. Smithsonian Channel is currently available on Comcast in Washington DC and Philadelphia and will be rolling out to other markets across the country during 2011 and 2012.

Do Smithsonian museums have wheelchairs?

The National Museum of Natural History has wheelchairs that may be borrowed, free of charge, for use within the building. The wheelchairs, which are all manually operated, may not be taken outside of the Museum. The wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a wheelchair, go to the Museum's information desk and request a loaner. The information desk attendant may help you directly or send you to the nearby Security Desk. You will be asked to leave identification until you return the wheelchair. If you prefer to rent a wheelchair for all-day use between museums, vendors in the area can assist you. The above goes for most of the Smithsonian museums.

Why has Jimmy Buffett not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

There seem to be a few schools of thought regarding why Jimmy Buffett has not yet been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One is that his music is not really "rock" music but pop. Another is that his music is considered a novelty, and that his "Parrothead" fans' antics and enthusiasm overshadow his music. Still, many think (as you do) that the man is a legend and has plenty of classic songs and albums and has been quite influential and so should be inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame. It is likely that he will be at some point based on those factors.

When was the pyramid at the Louvre constructed?

It was commissioned by President François Mitterrand in 1984 and it was designed by I. M. Pei. It was completed in 1989.

Which famous museum in Europe contains paintings such as Rembrandts The Night Watch and?

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and numerous others of his works as well as Vermeer and others you would no doubt recognize.

What floor can displays of women in baseball be found on in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?

there has never been a women in the major league baseball there so there will be no section in the hall of fame

Why was the air and space museum built?

Because we need a place to celebrate and remember all the accomplishments in the fields of aeronautics, space flight and science we as Americans have achieved. It is a very cool museum , specially the Dunlevy Pavilion at the airport.

In animal crossing wild world how do you get art exhibts for the museum?

you have to buy them from crazy redds tent and donate the ones that are not forged to the museum to check wether it is real or not look in your catalouge after you buy it

Name a famous rock on exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC?

There are a number of famous "rocks" on display at the various Smithsonian museums.

The Air and Space museum has actual rock samples from the moon.
The Natural History museum has the Hope Diamond, and lots of other gemstones
Lots of meteorite samples are on display at the Natural History museum.


Here is what the Smithsonian has to say about its mineral sciences collections:

The U.S. National Meteorite Collection is one the largest and among the best museum-based collections of meteorites in the world, particularly strong in iron meteorites.

The National Gem and Mineral Collection is one of the greatest collections of its kind in the world with highly prized objects in the National Gem Collection as well as comprehensive mineralogical reference material. There are over 375,000 individual specimens in the collection including such famous pieces as the Hope Diamond and the Star of Asia Sapphire.

There are 14 discrete collections within the National Rock and Ore Collection. These collections together number about 265,000 catalogued and computer inventoried specimens with an additional 50,000 specimens awaiting curation. Large and very well documented collections of mantle xenoliths, ocean basin lavas, ores and edifice and eruption keyed volcanic rocks have worldwide coverage.

The Ore Collection (19,221 specimens) is a systematic collection of metallic ores and mineral commodities. The collection includes metal-bearing minerals and massive ore-bearing material (primarily from major U.S. mines opened prior to 1930).

Bottom line, if its rocks your interested in, the Smithsonian is the place to visit!