Definition
Institutions that acquire, preserve and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of art objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style. Included are museums that are dedicated to one or a combination of the following: paintings, drawings, etchings, engravings, woodcuts, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, serigraphy, architecture, furniture, silverware, jewelry and other art forms which represent the artistic vision of various societies.
URL Name
TA-5500-0500
Third Level Code
TA-5500
Taxonomy Code
TA-5500.0500
Parent Code
TA-5500
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TA
Fourth Level Code
TA-5500-0500
Use References
Architecture Museums, Arts and Crafts Museums, China/Glass/Silver Museums, Civic Art Museums, Craft Museums, Decorative Arts Museums, Folk Art Museums, Furniture Museums, Photography Museums, Sculpture Parks
Publication Status
Online