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The document provides an overview of different types of museums, including general, specialized, national, regional, district, site, and private museums. It highlights their roles in preserving and presenting cultural, scientific, and historical heritage, along with specific examples such as the National Museum in Delhi and the Regional Museum in Chennai. Overall, it emphasizes the diversity and significance of museums in promoting local culture and history.

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Kinds of Museums Presentation

The document provides an overview of different types of museums, including general, specialized, national, regional, district, site, and private museums. It highlights their roles in preserving and presenting cultural, scientific, and historical heritage, along with specific examples such as the National Museum in Delhi and the Regional Museum in Chennai. Overall, it emphasizes the diversity and significance of museums in promoting local culture and history.

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KINDS OF MUSEUMS: AN OVERVIEW

Presented by: [Your Name]

Guided by: Dr. A. Ravisankar, Ph.D.

Institution / Department: [Your College Name]

Date: [Presentation Date]

1. General Museums
- Multidisciplinary collections (art, history, science).
- Often developed from private collections.
- Promote local culture, pride, and diversity (e.g., Bradford, Leicester, India).

2. Specialized Museums
- Archaeology: Artifacts, open-air or indoor.
- Art: Paintings, sculptures; first: Amerbach-Cabinet, Basel.
- Maritime: Shipwrecks, sea history.
- Military: Weapons, uniforms, war history.
- Natural History: Animals, fossils, anthropology.
- Science: Interactive learning; modern visitor-focused.
- Others: Mobile, Pop-up, Open-air.

3. National & Regional Museums


- National Museum, Delhi:
- Originated from London art exhibition (1947-48).
- Inaugurated in 1949; holds ~200,000 objects.
- Covers 5000+ years of heritage.
- Regional Museum, Chennai (1851):
- 46 galleries across 6 buildings.
- Exhibits in archaeology, botany, art, arms, puppets, etc.

4. District, Site & Private Museums


- District Museums: Local history (e.g., Coimbatore).
- Site Museums: At archaeological sites.
- Private Museums:
- Independent, often tourism-focused.
- Not always ICOM-compliant, but may get state support.

Conclusion
Museums, whether general or specialized, play a key role in preserving and presenting cultural, scientific,
and historical heritage. Their forms and functions reflect the diversity of societies they serve.

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