Museum Museum both in fiction and real life
Explore the fascinating world of museums in both fiction and real life with our curated list of books. Discover stories set in iconic museums and dive into real-life museum histories, perfect for art, history, and literature lovers.
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The Castle
by Cynthia R. Field
Using historical accounts, desk and personal diaries, and contemporary guidebooks,The Castleweaves the Smithsonian Building’s nearly 150-year architectural history with the lore and stories of the …
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Echoes from the Smithsonian
by John McCollister
Americans love to visit museums. These houses of memorabilia enhance the lessons learned in school while allowing the opportunity to stand in their shadows. The …
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The Stranger and the Statesman
by Nina Burleigh
"After Smithson's death, nineteenth-century American politicans were given the task of securing his half-million dollars - the equivalent today of fifty million - and then …
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Murder in the Smithsonian
by Margaret Truman
More delightful D.C. deviousness for the readers of Murder at the Kennedy Center, by an author getting more popular all the time!
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The Ark in the Park
by Mark Rosenthal
The history of one of the oldest zoos in the US, filled with pictures and wonderful stories about the people and animals who made Lincoln …
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Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society
by Douglas Deuchler
Uses more than 230 historic images to provide a pictorial history of Chicago's Brookfield Zoo, located fourteen miles west of the city's center and managed …
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The Last Dodo
by Jacqueline Rayner
After a trip to the zoo, the Doctor and Martha go in search of a real live dodo, and are transported by the Tardis to …
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The Eyes of the Beholders
by A. C. Crispin
After several Federation and Klingon ships disappear while traveling a newly opened trade route, the U.S.S. Enterprise is sent to investigate. Their quest leads Captain …
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Brooklyn Knight
by C. J. Henderson
Professor Piers Knight is an esteemed curator at the Brooklyn Museum and is regarded by many on the staff as a revered institution of his …
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The Dime Museum Murders
by Daniel Stashower
In turn-of-the-century New York, young Harry Houdini is called upon to investigate the murder of a toy store baron. Houdini and Dash, escape brothers extraordinaire, …
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Mysteries Of The Snake Goddess
by Kenneth Lapatin
Not only is one of the most famous pieces of ancient Greek art-the celebrated gold and ivory statuette of the Snake Goddess-almost certainly modern, but …
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Murder in the Museum
by Simon Brett
When a human skeleton is unearthed, Carole Seddon and her bohemian neighbor Jude must risk tarnishing the reputation of a beloved author to learn whether …
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Museums Are Murder
by Carol Shenold
"When Tali agrees to help her friends with the Love County Museum opening, she is expecting a pleasant time with familiar faces--just maybe not as …
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Borrower of the Night
by Elizabeth Peters
Four classic titles by "New York Times"-bestselling author Peters are now reissued in tall Premium Editions, to tie in with the release of her newest …
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Grace Under Pressure
by Julie Hyzy
When Bennett Marshfield's trusted curator Abe is murdered in a case of mistaken identity, Grace Wheaton comes to work for the reclusive millionaire while trying …
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Crimes of the Scene
by Nina King
An annotated guide to atomospheric mysteries organized by country allows the traveling reader total immersion in the culture, people, and attractions of a place.
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Minoans
by Rodney Castleden
Describes the Bronze Age civilization and culture of the ancient Minoans
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The Twisted Claw
by Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardy boys embark on another puzzling mystery when they try to discover who is stealing rare collections of ancient pirate treasure and smuggling them …
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The Firehouse Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The town council wants to tear down Greenfield's historic firehouse, but the Boxcar Children work to save it.
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The Dinosaur Mystery
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens are excited to with the Dino World exhibit at the Natural History Museum! But when they see a giant shadow moving in the …
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The White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court
by Thomas J. Carrier
In Washington, D.C., a city steeped in history--from museums and monuments to statues and stations--there are perhaps no structures as prominent as the working symbols …
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Murder at Monticello
by Rita Mae Brown
Mrs. Murphy digs into Virginia history—and gets her paws on a killer. The most popular citizen of Virginia has been dead for nearly 170 years. …
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Murder at Monticello
by Jane Langton
While visiting Monticello for the bicentennial celebration of Thomas Jefferson's presidency, Homer Kelly discovers that among the throngs of visitors, a killer has selected his …
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Visitors to Monticello
by Merrill D. Peterson
During the lifetime of Thomas Jefferson, through its days of vandalism and neglect, and to its final restoration, Monticello, the historic home of Jefferson, has …