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Discover the .museum Domain: Perfect for Cultural Institutions

The .museum top-level domain (TLD) is the ideal web address for museums, galleries, and cultural institutions worldwide. By choosing a .museum domain, these organisations can create a unique online presence that highlights their dedication to education, preservation, and the arts.

Who Can Benefit from .museum?

Whether you represent a large national museum, a local gallery, or a cultural heritage site, a .museum domain helps you stand out in a crowded digital landscape. It provides an authentic and professional online identity, making it easier for visitors to recognise and trust your institution.

Why is .museum Useful?

The .museum TLD is specifically designed for museums and similar entities, promoting a sense of community and credibility. It enhances search visibility and encourages engagement, allowing you to connect with art enthusiasts, researchers, and the general public effectively.

Establish your online identity with a .museum domain and showcase your institution's mission and collections to a global audience!

Domain TLD Datasheet

Example Uses & Restrictions

Domain Name Examples
  • art.museum
  • history.museum
  • sciencefiction.museum
  • children.museum
Potential Uses for this TLD
  • educational resources for museums
  • virtual exhibitions and collections showcases
  • event promotions for museum activities
  • community engagement platforms for museum visitors
TLD Restrictions

Eligibility Requirements for .museum TLD

The .museum top-level domain (TLD) is specifically designed for museums, providing a dedicated online space for such institutions. The following requirements must be met for registration:

Specific Registration Restrictions

  • A registrant must be an institution that is recognised as a museum within the context of applicable laws.
  • The term "museum" must be part of the registered domain name.
  • The entity must have a documented mission that includes curatorial activities and education.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Only non-profit organisations or institutions that are legally defined as museums can register a .museum domain.
  • Registrants are expected to demonstrate their commitment to public service through collections and exhibitions.

Residency Requirements

There are no specific residency requirements associated with the .museum TLD; however, applicants should still align with the institutional definition of a museum as recognised within their local jurisdiction.

Industry-Specific Usage

The .museum TLD is exclusively intended for registered museums, which may include art museums, science museums, children’s museums, history museums, and other equivalent institutions.

Special Conditions

There are no notable special conditions beyond the requirement to be a recognised museum. Registrants are encouraged to maintain the website in accordance with museum standards and practices.

Hipposerve TLD Pricing

Registration

4,551L

Transfer

4,551L

Renewal

6,068L

Technical Information

Characters Allowed

Number of characters allowed: 1 to 63

IDN Compatibility

IDN character compatibility: Yes

Registration Period

registration periods: 1 year

DNSSEC Compatibility

DNSSEC compatibility: Yes

Renewal Period

renewal periods: 1 year

Registration Delay

registration delay: N/A

Transfer Time

time taken to transfer: 5 to 7 days

Transfer Lock

transfer lock time: 60 days.

Note: The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of the last update. However, TLD information is subject to change by the relevant domain naming authorities at any time. Hipposerve cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise due to such changes.
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