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Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Museums Unit PlanTed: Ted Ed: The History of Museums Unit Plan
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9th - 10th
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Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Museums

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Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princes) to PT Barnum's freak shows and beyond. [5:44]

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art museums

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ted ed: the history of museums, museums of architecture, music museums, natural history museums

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