Museum Matters tells the story of Mexico's national collections through the trajectories of its objects. The essays in this book show the many ways in which thi

The Role of Today’s Museum provides a thorough investigation of what museums do and why. Arguing that museums are multifunctional institutions, the book exami

Museums, libraries, and cultural institutions provide opportunities for people to understand and celebrate who they are, were, and might be. These institutions

Museums are public resources that can offer rich extensions to classroom educational experiences from tours through botanical gardens to searching for family re

In today’s diverse societies, museums are the primary institutions within the public sphere in which individuals can both engage critical thought and celebrat