Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princess) to PT...

Who deserves to be in a museum? For too long, the answer has been "the extraordinary" -- those aspirational historymakers who inspire us with their successes. But those stories are limiting, says museum curator Ariana Curtis. In a...

Archaeologist and curator Chip Colwell collects artifacts for his museum, but he also returns them to where they came from. In a thought-provoking talk, he shares how some museums are confronting their legacies of stealing spiritual...

Sometimes, small things make a huge impact. After studying how bees in urban environments can survive by navigating small land patches, ecologist Amanda Schochet was inspired to build MICRO, a network of portable science museums the size...

A third of the world watched live as the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001; a third more heard about it within 24 hours. (Do you remember where you were?) So exhibits at the soon-to-open 9/11 Memorial Museum will reflect...

Imagine being able to see artwork in the greatest museums around the world without leaving your chair. Driven by his passion for art, Amit Sood tells the story of how he developed Art Project to let people do just that.

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. As the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Thomas P. Campbell thinks deeply about curating—not...

How do you make a great public space inside a not-so-great building? Liz Diller shares the story of imagining a welcoming, lighthearted -- even, dare we say it, sexy -- addition to the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC. (From The Design...

If you are planning a visit to a museum with the kids for the first time, check out this video for kids about museums. They will learn about what is a museum, how museums work, types of museums as well as the history of museums. This...

In which we go to The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri, and give you some pointers on how to visit an art museum. Seems easy enough, but there are ways to maximize your experience. What are your museum tricks...

Are museum collections ethical? How did these institutions end up with their vast array of artifacts and remains from every corner of the globe? Well, chances are there was some definite shadiness involved. Today, Danielle examines this...

Strange and surprising museums where you can ride a ferris wheel on a city rooftop and beyond.

Join host Kristin as she introduces you to each letter of the alphabet and museum artwork from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict famous works of art, artists and things you will find in museums across the globe,...

The powerful and privileged have hoarded precious artifacts in museums for centuries, and it's only recently that these treasures were made available to the rest of us. What purpose did museums serve? And why does every city have one today?

This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of museums. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen...

2015 Public Service Award winners extend their reach beyond those iconic buildings, into classrooms, curriculum and the lives of students.



Winners of the Public Service Award, The Museum of Science in Boston and New York...

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In this episode of Crash Course Art History, we’ll learn why museums are so much more than just collections of interesting and pretty objects. Their legacy includes everything from violence to theft, to, oddly enough, mermaid hands.

In today’s lesson Jessica will explain why it is so important that all IELTS candidates go to a museum. Surprisingly, this topic may be seen on any part of the IELTS exam, but it is most commonly asked about in the Speaking exam. That’s...

This Tokyo Museum, which houses the Illustrated Handscroll of The Tale of Genji, and Japanese gardens is a hidden gem.

Howcast - Learn about the top seven museums to visit on a trip to Tokyo in this Howcast travel video.

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Flash photography is prohibited in museums to protect light-sensitive artwork, while all photography may be restricted to prevent congestion and preserve visitor experience.

Howcast - Learn about the top seven museums to visit on a trip to Houston, Texas in this Howcast travel video.