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Banned Books Museum

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27: 184:. Each exhibit provides context about the book, including the reasons for its banning and the broader cultural and historical implications. The stated purpose is for museum visitors to consider perspectives they might find offensive in other contexts. 171:
and the impact of such actions on society. The collection includes a diverse range of books that have been banned for political, religious, social, or moral reasons. Notable exhibits include works by authors such as
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The museum houses a collection of banned and censored books from various countries and time periods, showcasing the reasons behind their
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The Banned Books Museum was established in December 2020 by Joseph Maximillian Dunnigan. Dunnigan, originally from
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Tallinn
Coordinates
59°26′18″N 24°44′54″E / 59.438333°N 24.748333°E / 59.438333; 24.748333
Estonian
Tallinn
Estonia
Scotland
China
social entrepreneurship
Tallinn University
censorship
George Orwell
Salman Rushdie
J.K. Rowling
Intellectual freedom
List of banned books
"Banned Books Museum, Tallinn, Estonia"
"Exploring the Banned Books Museum in Tallinn"
"How Tallinn's Banned Books Museum Defends Free Speech"
"About Us - Banned Books Museum"
"A Museum of Banned Books Opens in Estonia"
"Banned Books Museum"
Categories
Museums in Tallinn
Freedom of speech
Book censorship
Museums established in 2020
2020 establishments in Estonia
Blacklisting

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