Archive for the ‘History’ Category

How much can a visit to a museum tell you about the culture of the people?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

wunder_bred asked: I'm going to do some general research on Native Americans, and I am wondering how well a museum can help a person understand a native culture. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a the museum as a tool for communicating accurate and complete information about ...

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What are some ideas for a western expansion museum exhibit?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Ashley C asked: I need to make a museum exhibit from the western expansion for my American history class. We need to make artifacts. People in my group already made 1. A model covered wagon 2. Medicine 3. Models of the people 4. The terrain 5. Supply list 6. Pan 7. Map 8. Fake gold bar It cant be ...

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What other museums are like the Holocaust museum or Appartheid museum?

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Arlington D asked: How do you call this type of museum?MARLON

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How do I get on the right track to becoming a museum curator?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Casey D asked: I am a junior in college and I have just changed my major to history. I would like to become a museum curator but I am not sure how to prepare for this career? I would like some help on how I can get started on the ...

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