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Museums in France: A Journey to the Heart of Paris

Museums are gateways to the past and to culture, and France is at the heart of the global museum culture.
Institutions like the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay were created out of a historical transformation that turned private royal collections into public property.
This page is dedicated to understanding the essence of a museum – what distinguishes an object at home from an object in a museum, how a personal collection is created, and what the value of a public donation is (such as archaeology in a museum).

In the follow-up activities, we will explore the unique story of the great French museums and compare these principles to the local Hecht Museum, to discover how art, architecture, and history meet in one place.
Let’s set out on a virtual journey to the heart of French culture.

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Activity 1: Between Home and Museum

What is a museum anyway? In this activity, we will discover how a place becomes a home for treasures, learn about the difference between an everyday object and an exciting museum item, and understand the important role of the museum in preserving history and beauty for all of us.
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Activity 2: The Louvre

Join a journey to the most famous museum in the world. We will discover how the building that served as a palace for kings became a public asset, get to know the spectacular glass pyramid, and explore the way in which masterpieces are displayed to the general public in the vast and impressive space.
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Activity 3: Musée d’Orsay

How does an old railway station become one of the most special museums in the world? We will go on a virtual tour of a station that has been converted into a home for art, observe the famous giant clocks, and get to know the unique atmosphere of a place that combines the history of transportation with artistic beauty.
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Activity 4: Hecht Museum in Haifa

Setting out for an international comparison! We will examine the connection between the local Hecht Museum and the Louvre Museum in France, discover what is common to museums all over the world, and how the principles of conservation and display cross borders and cultures to preserve the heritage of all of us.
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Activity 5: World of Collecting

Discover the secret charm of collecting. We will learn what turns a group of objects into a valuable collection, how to choose what to display and what to hide, and we will experiment with the thinking of art curators who organize items into a complete and fascinating story.
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Activity 6: Giving and Donating

Through the story of the establishment of the Hecht Museum, we will discuss the values of giving and contributing to society. We will discover how a private collection becomes a public asset, and talk about the pleasant feelings and personal and social profit that are created when we choose to share something of our own with others.
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