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What they were, why they disappeared, and why they’re so popular now

Museums Wunderkammer History Of Museums Exhibition Cabinet Of Curiosities Cabinets of Curiosity What they were, why they disappeared, and why they’re so popular now Steven Lubar 13 min read · Oct 1, 2018 -- 2 Listen Share Cabinets of curiosity are back in fashion. These premodern museums (also known by their German name, wunderkammer) are, it seems, also post-modern museums. They were created before the rules that shape the modern museum came into play, and they seem to offer a way around those rules today. Press enter or click to view image in full size Press enter or click to view image in f

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