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Museum Vocabulary

Museum Vocabulary. Exhibit Noun. An object or collection of objects displayed for the public. Curator Noun. Person in charge of a museum or art collection, manager or overseer of a museum What do you think a curator would study in college?. Placard Noun.

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Museum Vocabulary

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  1. Museum Vocabulary

  2. ExhibitNoun • An object or collection of objects displayed for the public

  3. CuratorNoun • Person in charge of a museum or art collection, manager or overseer of a museum • What do you think a curator would study in college?

  4. PlacardNoun • A small plaque or card with written information • What is the purpose of a placard?

  5. ArtifactNoun • An object made by a human, typically of cultural or historical interest

  6. ArchiveNoun • A place where public records or historical documents are kept

  7. DocentNoun • A person who is a knowledgeable guide, especially one who conducts visitors through a museum and delivers commentary on the exhibitions

  8. BrochureNoun • A pamphlet or leaflet

  9. CollectionNoun • The various holdings of an art museum organized by category, as painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, or film

  10. ExhibitionNoun • A public display of the work of artists or objects of general interest

  11. ExhibitorNoun • A person who exhibits or displays

  12. ContributionNoun • A gift or donation given to a museum.

  13. HistorianNoun • An expert in history, an authority on history

  14. Primary SourceNoun • First-hand testimonies or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation. • Examples: The Constitution, Diary of an Individual, Speech Recording

  15. Secondary SourceNoun • An interpretation of a primary source, created at a later time than event being researched. • Examples: History Textbook, Encyclopedia, Most Journal Articles

  16. GalleryNoun • A raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a public building to accommodate spectators, exhibits, etc.

  17. Things to Think About • What words mean almost the same thing? • What words can be grouped together because they sound or look alike?

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