types of museumArticle Free Pass types of museum, varieties of
institutions dedicated to preserving and interpreting the
material aspects of human activity and the environment. Such a
broad range of activities can be conducted by a wide variety of
institutions, which, for purposes of description and discussion,
it is often convenient to group according to type. However, with
their diverse origins, varying philosophies, and differing roles
in society, museums do not lend themselves to rigid
classification. Certain museums provide for a specialist
audience—for example, children, societies, universities, or
schools. Some have particular responsibilities for a defined
geographic area, such as a city or region. Others may offer
unusual perspectives, resulting in alternative interpretations
of artistic, historical, or scientific collections. (This last
can occur at museums where the primary ethos is nationalistic,
religious, or political.) Sometimes museums are classified
according to the source of their funding (e