Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum
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The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is a U.S. museum
located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University
in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
. It features diplays and exhibitions of archaeological and historical artifacts
, as well as paintings and other artworks
. Originally the University Museum, the museum received its current name in 2001, and opened in its new building on the River Campus in 2007.
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University, is a public, accredited university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, near the banks of the Mississippi River. The institution, having started as a normal school, has a traditional strength in teacher education...
in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau is a city located in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties in Southeast Missouri in the United States. It is located approximately southeast of St. Louis and north of Memphis. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 37,941. A college town, it is the home of Southeast Missouri...
. It features diplays and exhibitions of archaeological and historical artifacts
Cultural artifact
A cultural artifact is a term used in the social sciences, particularly anthropology, ethnology, and sociology for anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users...
, as well as paintings and other artworks
Work of art
A work of art, artwork, art piece, or art object is an aesthetic item or artistic creation.The term "a work of art" can apply to:*an example of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture*a fine work of architecture or landscape design...
. Originally the University Museum, the museum received its current name in 2001, and opened in its new building on the River Campus in 2007.