Museum Collecting Lessons: Acquisition Stories from the Inside

The book explores how and why museums collect, providing insights into significant acquisitions and collecting initiatives from art, history, and science museums in the US, Canada, and India. It is the first book to offer a diverse range of examples of museum collecting in one place, making it valuable for aspiring, beginner, and experienced museum professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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The book delves into the intricate mechanisms through which museums fulfill their core responsibility of collecting, offering a comprehensive exploration of various significant acquisitions and museum collecting initiatives. Comprising eleven chapters authored by experienced museum practitioners working in art, history, and science museums across the United States, Canada, and India, this volume ensures its relevance to aspiring, beginner, and seasoned museum professionals worldwide.

Distinguishing itself from other books focused solely on specific museums, types of collecting, or types of museums, this groundbreaking work presents a diverse array of examples of museum collecting in a single comprehensive volume. It fills a gap in the literature, offering a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, fostering a deeper understanding of the multifaceted world of museum collecting.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032106496