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The Importance of Museum Collections

Collections Teach Us

 

  • Collections reveal a five billion year history of changes in Earth’s geology, climate, and life forms.

  • Collections help us to map the locations and health of the planet’s biodiversity and natural resources.

  • Collections possess key information that we use to protect our natural resources.

  • Collections provide materials for new drug therapies and insight into diseases.

  • Collections inspire people of all ages and interests, through museum exhibitions, natural history guides, and educational programs.


 
Introduction
Introduction - Part II
Bone Collections
Historic Fire Bucket
Pottery
Fossil Skull
Bird Eggs
Historic Garment
Rocks and Minerals
Mammal Collections
Live Mount Collections
Historic Buildings
Provenance Information
The Use of Museum Collections
The Importance of Museum Collections
Environmental Monitoring
Protective Cabinets
Museum Collections
The Use of Museum Collections
Museum Collections are Libraries of Information
Collections Teach Us
The Importance of Museum Collections
Mission Statement
Museum Collections
The Importance of Museum Collections

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