Historical museums

The museum: from its origins to the 21st century

by Hopkins, Owen

0 Type: Book

"Packed with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of the museum. Visited by millions around the world every year, discover the untold story of th…

The museum: from its origins to the 21st century

by Hopkins, Owen

0 Type: Book

"Packed with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of the museum. Visited by millions around the world every year, discover the untold story of th…

On April 18, 1989, the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem opened to the public with a fanfare of trumpets and fireworks.1 The historical museum was located in the Citadel, an Ottoman fortress, and invited visitors to walk through Jerusalem's history chronologicall…