Question

Identify the first museum of the world.

• A. Uffizi gallery
• B. Ashmolean museum
• C. Indian museum
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ashmolean museum

Museum is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural interest are documented, stored and exhibited. The first museum which was developed in the world was Ashmolean museum. This museum is present in Oxford and was set up in 1683. There are various cabinets in the museum which displays the various artefacts of Elias Ashmole. He was an astrologer and politician.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.