What sets museums apart from other cultural institutions? Collections. Museums collect, manage and maintain objects, artifacts and works of art—the stuff of our lives. For generations, museums were the places you went to see this stuff. But today, you can visit a museum’s collection on your smart phone. Has this wired access changed the way we value museums? How has this access changed the ways museums value themselves? Join Marsha Semmel as we discuss this provocative topic.
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