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  • Two Scoops: The Museum of Ice Cream

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    By Elizabeth Merritt
    A recent discussion thread on Museum Junction debated whether the Museum of Ice Cream really counts as a museum. I’m interested in why they choose to self-identify as a museum, and what value that has contributed to their brand.  …

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