Sport in Museums

• 29 januari 2024
• 9781032290935

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This book surveys the history of sport in museums, including the growth in sport museums and halls of fame driven by major sports teams and sport organisations. It presents cases, museums stories and best practice from around the world.

This book explores, in breadth and depth, the role of sport in museums.

It surveys the history of sport in museums, including the growth in sport museums and halls of fame driven by major sports teams and sport organisations. The book considers the humanistic benefits of the promotion of sporting heritage within museums, and presents cases, museums stories and best practice from around the world.

Sport in Museums is essential reading for all students, researchers, curators, and historians with an interest in sport. It is also a useful resource for researchers and advanced students working in museum studies, heritage studies or cultural history.