Abstract
Habitat dioramas are often treated as mere natural history taxidermy, and many were dismantled or destroyed due to changing didactic concepts, architectural necessities, or ignorance. Here I argue that good habitat dioramas are part of our cultural heritage and should be treated as such. They combine ideas of visual conception with art, technology, science, and history, and deserve the same respect and responsible treatment as other pieces of fine arts or history in museum collections. Habitat dioramas can tell interesting stories about nature and human society and are a rich source for education and entertainment of present and future generations of museum visitors.
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