Mr. Anderson said the museum would assemble focused exhibitions that small and medium-size museums could afford.

She tells them about the debate over Pluto's status and says "a decision had to be made" as the museum was assembling the new exhibits.

The museum assembled the list from microfilm copies of the original documents, after buying the copies from Russian officials in 1993.

The museum, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca, has assembled several exhibits of 60's pop cultural artifacts.

To celebrate the award, the museum has assembled a tasty selection of her weavings, bronzes and closed domed sculptures produced over the past three decades.

That is why so many museums have at their core collections assembled by individuals.

But the museum is also assembling its own collection of artifacts from individuals and from textile companies, she said.

Mrs. Blum's daughter, Toby Blum-Dobkin, almost forgot about the dress when she was helping the museum assemble its collection of artifacts documenting everyday life.

In a larger gallery, the museum has assembled an array of newspaper reports on historic events, offering a chance to read some of the first drafts of history.

From the years between 1470 and 1560, the museum has assembled more than 130 objects from 49 lenders in 14 countries.