museology
noun
mu·se·ol·o·gy
ˌmyü-zē-ˈä-lə-jē 
: the science or profession of museum organization and management
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Curated by renowned fashion and museology professor Judith Clark, the exhibit offers a sensory journey into the world of Loro Piana, blending documentary displays with tactile installations.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
In spite of their fraught histories with museums, some Native nations have embraced and changed museology.
—Kathleen Duval, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
In spite of their fraught histories with museums, some Native nations have embraced and changed museology.
—Kathleen Duval, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Museology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/museology. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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