— delving into the origin and history of museums, one finds that particular themes emerge which are still present amongst the underpinning dynamics of museums in the 21st century.

How did cabinets of curiosities become temples to the enlightenment?

— the british museum was founded with a collection left to 'curious' and interested people.

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Explore the fascinating history of museums.

— here, we trace the history of museums, institutions that house, care for, and display objects.

— modern history lovers are incredibly fortunate to be able to access the world’s greatest museums at the click of a button.

Do you know where museums came from?

Appearing in renaissance europe, the ‘cabinet of curiosities’ is an early ancestor of the modern museum.

Nothing can beat the thrill of seeing a rare.

— modern museums thereby inherited the concept of the global, comprehensive collection—purchased and looted treasures of the world—from cabinets of curiosities.

— food museums delve into the history, culture, and science of food and drink, offering a sensory exploration of culinary traditions from around the world.

271 years on an exhibition touring the uk, and now approaching its final week in wales, explores what it means to be 'curious' today and why the collection's original dedication to curious people matters more than ever.

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