Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums

Publication Data

• Title Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums
• Author Edward P. Alexander
• Contributors Mary Alexander, American Association for State and Local History
• Publisher AltaMira Press
• Publication date 2008
• Publication location Lanham, Md.
• Language English

Contents

What is a museum?
The art museum
Natural history and anthropology museums
Science and technology museums and centers
The history museum
Botanical gardens and zoos
Children's museums
To collect
To conserve
To exhibit
To interpret
To serve
The museum profession.

Topics

• Museums
• Museums :: History
• Museums :: Philosophy

Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums by Edward P. Alexander. ISBN 9780759105096. Published by AltaMira Press in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.