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Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Swiss National MuseumFeaturing stunning new photography of the most visited museum of cultural history in SwitzerlandThe Swiss National Museum is Switzerland's most frequently visited museum of cultural history. At its three sites in Zurich, Prangins and Schwyz, it presents Swiss identities from prehistory to the twenty-first century. At its Collection Centre, it preserves over 870,000 items and works of art as well as several million photographs for future generations.This new addition to Scala's Director's Choice series celebrates the museum's 125th anniversary, showcasing stunning new photography of some of the museums' finest objects, a selection that has been expertly compiled by Denise Tonella, the museum's director.

Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean at this world-class institution, which showcases the unique stories, events and characters that have helped shape the Tyrol's history.

The Royal Lazienki became the first modern museum in Poland open to the public. Each year, the gardens are visited by more than 2 million people.

Director Daiga Upeniece shares a selection of treasures from the Art Museum Riga Bourse, ranging from Ancient Egyptian antiquities to Western European art of the 1930s.

Director Loukia Hadjigavriel selects highlights from the Collection's outstanding paintings and objets d'art, offering insights into the world of Anastasios G. Leventis - businessman, visionary, art collector and true 'citizen of the world'.

A selection of highlights from Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, representing the lively trade of goods, ideas, and religious beliefs that has occurred in this famous port throughout its history.

Published to mark the reopening of the permanent collection at the National Museum in Szczecin in 2020, in this book Director Lech Karwowski introduces readers to the art and artefacts, both ancient and modern, that constitute highlights from the collection.

The latest title in Scala's Director's Choice series celebrates the coming together of The Frans Hals Museum and De Hallen Haarlem in early 2018, presenting a selection of highlights from each collection.

In this guide Professor Beverley Glover, introduces the reader to highlights from the eclectic, wonderful collections of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

A personal tour through the fascinating collection of the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, guided by Director Barbara Dawson

A diverse selection of highlights from the collection of the Library of Trinity College Dublin, home of the world-famous Book of Kells and many other cultural treasures.

Highlights a medley of works from the Museum of Photography in Krakow's encyclopaedic collection.

Founded in 1953, the Gallery of West Bohemia houses one of the Czech Republic's most important collections of visual art - 10,000 graphic, painted and sculptural works, with an emphasis on Czech art of the late 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries.

The Fryderyk Chopin Museum is the world's largest Chopin collection, comprising documents and artworks that provide unique insight into the composer's life and works.