History of museums

I've been following remotely the quarrel over a new British Columbia Museum, which has now led to cancellation of the current plans. The issue is well covered by Daniel Francis here, and I share his feelings right down to the "royal" part. 

Though I might add: at least they have a BC Museum to fight over in BC.  In Toronto, we have an Ontario Museum, which I love dearly and have supported for decades, but it's not about Ontario at all! Consider the possibilities!