Housing objects of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific importance, the term ?museum? is derived from the Latin language. In regards to classical antiquity, in Ancient Greek ?mouseion?, meaning ?set of muses? was a philosophical institution, a place for contemplation and thought. These muses refer to the 9 muses in Greek mythology, the goddesses of the arts and sciences, and patrons of knowledge. Early museums? origins stem from private collections of wealthy families, individuals or institutions, displayed in ?cabinets of curiosities? and often temples and places of worship. Yet these ?collections? are predecessors of the modern museum, they did not seek to rationally categorize and exhibit their collections like the exhibitions we see today.
Louvre Museum Pavilions / France . Image Courtesy of Studio Malka Architecture

Housing objects of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific importance, the term ?museum? is derived from the Latin language. In regards to classical antiquity, in Ancient Greek ?mouseion?, meaning ?set of muses? was a philosophical institution, a place for contemplation and thought. These muses refer to the 9 muses in Greek mythology, the goddesses of the arts and sciences, and patrons of knowledge. Early museums? origins stem from private collections of wealthy families, individuals or institutions, displayed in ?cabinets of curiosities? and often temples and places of worship. Yet these ?collections? are predecessors of the mo...