• Instant worldwide publicity (e.g., press releases, tourist information, opening hours, etc.)

• Very fast communication (with colleagues, public, etc.)

• Virtual exhibitions - allows access to material not otherwise generally available (e.g., in store or too fragile for display)

• Alternative cheap form of information provision (cf. CDs versus live music)

• Remote access avoids the expense of travel (especially for international access)

• Allows disabled access

• Databases for remote scholarly research of collections

Museums and the Internet, Jonathan Bowen