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A museum (from the Greek μουσεῖον - House of the Muses) is an institution that collects, studies, stores and displays objects - monuments of natural history, material and spiritual culture, as well as educational and popularization activities.
At first, this concept denoted a collection of objects (exhibits) in art and science, then, since the 18th century, it also includes the building where the exhibits are located. Scientific research work carried out in museums has joined since the 19th century. And since the sixties of the XX century, the pedagogical activity of museums began (special projects for children, adolescents and adults).
With the development of computer technology and the Internet, virtual museums have also appeared on CD-ROM or on the Internet.
In 1946 the international organization ICOM (International Council of Museums) was created to support and develop the activities of museums. This organization includes over 27,500 members from 115 countries of the world and works closely with UNESCO and other international organizations.
The text begins with description of a very famous store Harrods in London. In the beginning it was just a small grocer's shop that was opened in 1849 and run by Charles Henry Harrod. Even after a fire, two World Wars, two bombings Harrods survived and moved abroad, then opened a branch in Japan and some in other countries. Today a lot of people visit Harrods and remain speechless because of it's sizes: the store got 300 departments and employs over 4000 stuff. Harrods sells almost everything from clothes to caviar. There you can find bars, restaurants, bank, travel agency and beauty salon. January and July are very busy months for Harrods because they are sale times. The store's motto is "All things, for all people, everywhere" and that's why it's a fascinating place to visit.
A museum (from the Greek μουσεῖον - House of the Muses) is an institution that collects, studies, stores and displays objects - monuments of natural history, material and spiritual culture, as well as educational and popularization activities.
At first, this concept denoted a collection of objects (exhibits) in art and science, then, since the 18th century, it also includes the building where the exhibits are located. Scientific research work carried out in museums has joined since the 19th century. And since the sixties of the XX century, the pedagogical activity of museums began (special projects for children, adolescents and adults).
With the development of computer technology and the Internet, virtual museums have also appeared on CD-ROM or on the Internet.
In 1946 the international organization ICOM (International Council of Museums) was created to support and develop the activities of museums. This organization includes over 27,500 members from 115 countries of the world and works closely with UNESCO and other international organizations.