Famous Museums

Corey Palmer asked:


But the truth is museums are more than a mere display of historical artifacts and artwork. Museums and the organization behind each of them are devoted to the constant acquisition of historical artifacts in order to preserve them for generations to come and to fully understand their symbolism in history. The Tennessee State Museum shares the same goal.
Originally created by the General Assembly to exhibit World War I collections from the state of Tennessee, The Tennessee State museum is devoted to preserving Tennessee’s proud history by constantly acquiring historical artifacts and preserving them. But acquiring and preserving artifacts is not the only thing that is important, truly understanding the symbolism of each artifact and sharing this knowledge to the rest of the world and promoting the value of history in this fast-paced, technology-driven era is one of the biggest challenges that the museum has to face.

It is said that the humble beginnings of the museum can be traced to 1817 when the museum was first opened on the Nashville public square by artist Ralph E.W. Earl. The museum has since evolved from simply starting out in the lower level of the War Memorial Building to holding approximately 120, 000 square feet of the new James K. Polk Center in downtown Nashville in 1981. The Tennessee State Museum now holds three floors with more than half of the area dedicated to exhibits.

Founded in 1937, the Tennessee State Museum was founded in 1937 with the intention of bringing together different state-owned collections and historical properties/artifacts. The museum’s collection has expanded quickly due to the acquisition of loaned or donated items from individuals and groups brought together by the same goal: to preserve history for future generations. Groups such as the Department of Conservation, the Game & Fish Commission and the United Daughters of Confederacy have loaned and donated items that have added to the museum’s growing collection. In 1927, the General Assembly received the collections of the Tennessee Historical Society for the museum. The collection, which contained over 10, 000 historical artifacts, included President Andrew Jackson’s top hat.

The museum’s growing collection could no longer be contained by the James K. Polk Center alone, the War Memorial Building now serves as the Military Branch of the Tennessee State Museum, showcasing exhibits that tell the tale of America’s exploits in foreign wars such as the Spanish-American war and World War II and the contributions of the brave Tennesseans in each war.

The Tennessee State Museum now has a collection of almost 90, 000 historical artifacts and many of the exhibits provide insight on interesting Tennessee celebrities like Elvis Presley, James K. Polk and more.

So before you judge a museum as just plain BORING, try to look beyond the items displayed in it and realize the efforts of all the men and women who throughout history have exerted their efforts to preserve those items just for you to see it.



GALEN

fawkes08 asked:

MYMP at the Music Museum

CARLTON

James Kara Murat asked:


 

Located at the northern part of the Hutchinson Island in Florida, the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum is nestled at the original place where the Frogmen underwent their training back in the early 1940s. The Navy SEAL Museum is dedicated to the elite group of the Naval Special Warfare, the only one in the whole world.

How It Started

The U.S. Navy Frogmen, the original name given to the Navy SEALs, were born and came to existence at Fort Pierce, Florida, where the National Navy SEAL Museum now stands. The U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams and the U.S. Naval Combat Demolition Units were composed primarily of brave volunteers for the Second World War.

It was in November 1985 when the Navy SEAL Museum was formally dedicated to the elite group of the U.S. Special Operations Forces. Thereafter, an endless number of artifacts have continuously been sent to Fort Pierce.

What You Will Find

The Navy SEAL Museum provides a good venue for people to learn more about the history of the Naval Special Warfare. Inside the Navy SEAL Museum, one will be able to discover the beginnings of the Underwater Demolition Team, learn about their exploits in the Second World War, and understand more about the Navy SEALs by way of the artifacts and the many photographs displayed in the museum.

Outside, one will feel nostalgic seeing various modes of transportations that have been used by the Navy SEALs. A helicopter, two-man submarines, and patrol boats are artfully displayed outside the museum. The vehicle’s story can be read on a statue that stands on each of them.

Inside, one will be greeted by a volunteer, who could be a retired SEAL, a retired Frogman, or a spouse of a Frogman or a SEAL. The volunteer will serve as your guide in your tour of the museum and will explain every memorabilia on display.

The Museum Store

Like the usual museum, the Navy SEAL Museum also has a shop for us navy seals visitors where they can purchase their choice of SEAL souvenirs such as a pin, a cap, or a book. Tactical gear like backpacks, gloves, bags, and holsters can likewise be bought at the Navy SEAL Museum store.

U.S. Navy SEAL shirts, polos, cammies, and other tactical apparel (ideally for souvenir purposes) are available at the museum shop. Items are moderately priced, and the museum also accepts donations for it maintenance. Also, for a $100 donation, one can make his name part of the great Navy SEAL history with his own memorial brick being used nowhere else but within the grounds of the museum.



LAVERNE

bellbottomtear asked:

In October of 2000 my wife and I took a tour of the Vespa Museum in Pontedera, Italy. Here you will see early prototype Vespa scooters as well as classics like the Vespa GS and 90SS. If you ever go to Italy and are near Pisa be sure to go see this excellent Museum! Filmed and Edited by Jared Foster Music by Belle & Sebastian Stephen Trask

BUDDY

Pink sucks asked:


I’m writing a report for Art History, and I need to know what building materials were used for a certain piece of architecture. I chose the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I can’t find much information on what materials were used to build the facade. If you know what material was used to build it, could you please give a source or a link? Thanks!

VICTOR

?Fan of BabyGirl(Aaliyah)? asked:


My family and I want to go to a Dallas Texas Museum for summer. And I want to know what are some really great and fun Museums in Dallas Texas and I want to know how much it would cost for each person to go there. Also how much it would cost for each child and age limit. Thank you so much.

So I want to know:

1) Really great and fun Museums in Dallas Texas
2) How much it would cost for each Adult and each Child.

MICHAEL

GoogleEspana asked:

The Prado Museum’s Masterpieces in ultra high resolution.

BLAKE

anicento@sbcglobal.net asked:


What would you call a museum about the Japanese internment?

HERSHEL