The history of museums: everything you wanted to know
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Museums in Time of War and Colonial Legacy
This chapter explores how museums during World War II safeguarded their collections from bombings and Nazi confiscation, with London museums relocating to country houses. It delves into the impact of the British Empire's decline on museums, the rise of specialized museums, and the growing focus on decolonization efforts within museum spaces. The conversation also touches on restitution of looted objects, evolving public interest in cultural heritage origins, and the changing philosophy behind museums to be non-profit, diverse, sustainable, and inclusive.
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