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A museum is a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development,
open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the
tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment,
for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment", as defined by the International Council of Museums.
Museums enable people to explore collections for
inspiration, learning and enjoyment. They are institutions that collect, safeguard and
make accessible artifacts and specimens, which they hold in trust for society.
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