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A Brief History of the Museum

It would seem as though museums have always been around, but in truth, they’re a fairly recent phenomenon.

Beginning with the early proto-museums of the Renaissance, this compact yet comprehensive discussion traces the development of public art institutions, from the “wonder rooms” of the Age of Exploration up through modern times — including the discovery of the ancient world’s only known museum.











When: Mon., Feb. 27, 2017 at 11:00 am
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $45
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It would seem as though museums have always been around, but in truth, they’re a fairly recent phenomenon.

Beginning with the early proto-museums of the Renaissance, this compact yet comprehensive discussion traces the development of public art institutions, from the “wonder rooms” of the Age of Exploration up through modern times — including the discovery of the ancient world’s only known museum.

Buy tickets/get more info now