Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the UK

Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the UK
Author: Keith W. Reynard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 3653
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1135475458

This unique and important directory incorporates some 3,200 entries. It covers all types and sizes of museums; galleries of paintings, sculpture and photography; and buildings and sites of particular historic interest. It also provides an extensive index listing over 3,200 subjects. The directory covers national collections and major buildings, but also the more unusual, less well-known and local exhibits and sites. The Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the United Kingdom is an indispensable reference source for any library, an ideal companion for researcher and enthusiast alike, and an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in the cultural and historical collections of the UK. Features include: * Alphabetically listed entries, which are also indexed by subject for ease of reference * Entries include the name and address of the organization, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses, a point of contact, times of opening and facilities for visitors * A breakdown of the collections held by each organization, giving a broad overview of the main collection as a whole * Details of special collections are provided and include the period covered as well as the number of items held.

Directory of Museums

Directory of Museums
Author: Kenneth Hudson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 864
Release: 1975-06-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1349014885

The Directory of Museums and Special Collections in the UK

The Directory of Museums and Special Collections in the UK
Author: Peter Dale
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1182
Release: 2023-05-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1000938530

Compiled with the assistance of the Museums Association, this important directory incorporates over 2,100 museums - almost double the number of inclusions in the 1st edition. It covers all types, including collections of artefacts. The index contains over 3,000 subjects. It is designed particularly to uncover those holdings that are more unusual and less well-known. The directory covers all subjects except living organisms. An indispensable reference source for the library and an ideal companion for researcher or enthusiast alike.

International Directory of Museum Training

International Directory of Museum Training
Author: Gary Edson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134684460

Choosing the right museum training course may be one of the most important decisions a person makes in their career. Whether you are already working in a museum or are just beginning training you will need the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The International Directory of Museum Training provides a list of museum training programmes worldwide with detailed information about each course. Every entry contains information about subjects offered, numbers of students, scholarship opportunities, and contact names and addresses. International Directory of Museum Training is co-published with ICTOP, the training committee of ICOM. It is the successor to the widely recognised Museum Studies International, last published in 1988. This completely new and fully updated volume enhances the qualities of the earlier publication and updates the presentation to make the volume easier to use. This is an essential reference book for all who are hoping to develop a career in museum work or to enhance their professional qualifications.

Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States

Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
Author: Patricia Chambers Walker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780742503441

The first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums, this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house museums.

Museums: A Place to Work

Museums: A Place to Work
Author: Jane R. Glaser
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135634602

Surveying over thirty different positions in the museum profession, this is the essential guide for anyone considering entering the field, or a career change within it. From exhibition designer to shop manager, this comprehensive survey views the latest trends in museum work and the broad-ranging technological advances that have been made. For any professional in the field, this is a crucially useful book for how to prepare, look for and find jobs in the museum profession.

Directory: U.S. Army Museums

Directory: U.S. Army Museums
Author: United States. Department of the Army. Office of Military History
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1968
Genre: Military museums
ISBN:

Directory [of] U.S. Army Museums

Directory [of] U.S. Army Museums
Author: United States. Department of the Army. Office of Military History
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1968
Genre: Military museums
ISBN: