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science/technology museum
A museum specializing in various topics related to scientific discoveries and technological developments.
A science or technology museum is a public place with informative exhibits on pure and applied sciences. It usually mixes entertainment with an educational mission, and typically presents interactive or dynamic exhibits.
The exhibits explain pure or applied sciences to visitors. Scientific discovery and technological development can both provide the subject matter.
Interactive and moving exhibits are common ways to present the subject. The educational exhibition is distinct from a laboratory whose primary activity is scientific research.
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