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Museum Vocabulary
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Exhibit Noun An object or collection of objects displayed for the public
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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?
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Placard Noun A small plaque or card with written information
What is the purpose of a placard?
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Artifact Noun An object made by a human, typically of cultural or historical interest
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Archive Noun A place where public records or historical documents are kept
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Docent Noun A person who is a knowledgeable guide, especially one who conducts visitors through a museum and delivers commentary on the exhibitions
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Brochure Noun A pamphlet or leaflet
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Collection Noun The various holdings of an art museum organized by category, as painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, or film
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Exhibition Noun A public display of the work of artists or objects of general interest
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Exhibitor Noun A person who exhibits or displays
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Contribution Noun A gift or donation given to a museum.
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Historian Noun An expert in history, an authority on history
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Primary Source Noun First-hand testimonies or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation. Examples: The Constitution, Diary of an Individual, Speech Recording
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Secondary Source Noun An interpretation of a primary source, created at a later time than event being researched. Examples: History Textbook, Encyclopedia, Most Journal Articles
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Gallery Noun A raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a public building to accommodate spectators, exhibits, etc.
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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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