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... Museum of Canada commenced in 1843 as part of the Geological Survey ( it moved to Ottawa in 1880 ) , while the precursor of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto , the Ontario Provincial Museum , was founded in 1855. The National Museum ...
... Museum of Canada commenced in 1843 as part of the Geological Survey ( it moved to Ottawa in 1880 ) , while the precursor of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto , the Ontario Provincial Museum , was founded in 1855. The National Museum ...
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... museums Collection. Military and maritime museums the Museum of Traditional Architecture in Jos , Nigeria ; the Muzeul Satului ( " Village Museum " ) of Bucharest ; Upper Canada Village , Morrisburg , Ont .; or the Nov- gorod State Museum ...
... museums Collection. Military and maritime museums the Museum of Traditional Architecture in Jos , Nigeria ; the Muzeul Satului ( " Village Museum " ) of Bucharest ; Upper Canada Village , Morrisburg , Ont .; or the Nov- gorod State Museum ...
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... museums are well placed to provide activities . Many museums have adult programs such as lectures , courses , demonstrations , and field excursions , some of which are planned as family events . INFORMATION SERVICES A museum acts as an ...
... museums are well placed to provide activities . Many museums have adult programs such as lectures , courses , demonstrations , and field excursions , some of which are planned as family events . INFORMATION SERVICES A museum acts as an ...
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