ABSTRACT
With the development of the World Wide Web and its ability to display graphic material, museums became the ideal institutions to use this newest information format. The Internet is providing an excellent means for museums to expand their audiences. Not only are well-known institutions represented, but smaller museums with more regional reputations are providing significant material. Museums of all sizes and descriptions have Internet home pages. These institutions are embracing the Web, in order to
disseminate basic museum information
encourage people who surf the Web to visit the museum, to view special exhibitions and the permanent collection, and to attend lectures and workshops
share the museum staff’s expertise and databases through online exhibitions, library facilities, and educational programs
promote their resources to a worldwide community
