Expired .MUSEUM Domains

Registration Requirements

There is no special process needed to register a .MUSEUM domain name, no special action is needed on your end.

Intended Use

Museums

.MUSEUM Registry Information

Registration Service

http://about.museum

Whois Server

whois.nic.museum

Registration Date

2001-10-20

Registration Price

$60.00 Annually

Registered Domains

856

Whois Privacy

No

.MUSEUM Top Registrars

Registrar name Registered domains Share, %
Secura GmbH 126 8.39%
101domain GRS Limited 103 6.86%
OVH sas 73 4.86%
Key-Systems, LLC 65 4.33%
Gandi SAS 59 3.93%
EuroDNS S.A. 51 3.40%
Marcaria.com International, Inc. 50 3.33%
COREhub, S.R.L. 37 2.47%
INWX GmbH & Co. KG 25 1.67%
Global Domains International, Inc. DBA DomainCostClub.com 21 1.40%

What is the .museum domain name?

The .museum domain name is a top-level domain (TLD) name that is specifically reserved for museums and museum organizations.

It enables the use of a single, unique, and dedicated space on the Internet that can help inspire trust and confidence among website users and stakeholders.

The .museum domain name is open to all museums located in countries where such activity is not prohibited by local law. The .museum domain name will be particularly beneficial for smaller institutions.


Who can register a .museum domain name?

Any museum organization or other entity with an interest in art, history, or cultural heritage may apply for a .museum web address as long as the site is either owned by a registered museum or provides content primarily related to museums and not-for-profit endeavors.


Why should my museum register a .museum domain name?

Museums can use the .museum domain name to create a website that showcases their collections and provides information about their exhibits, programs, and services.

The domain name can also be used to promote museum events and fundraisers, and to connect with other museums around the world.

There are many reasons why your museum should register a .museum domain name. First and foremost, the .museum domain name provides an online identity for your museum that is specifically associated with museums and museum organizations.

This can help to create a stronger web presence for your museum and help to distinguish it from other websites on the internet.

In addition, the .museum domain name can also be used to promote your museum and its activities online, as well as to provide general information about your museum and its physical collection.

The domain name can also help to foster trust and confidence among website users and stakeholders, as it is specifically reserved for museums and museum organizations.

Last but not least, the .museum domain name is perfect for smaller museums that may not have the resources to create a standalone website.


Should I register a .museum domain name for my museum?

If you are a museum or other entity that is involved in the promotion of art, history, or cultural heritage, then yes.

In fact, it is recommended that your museum should register a .museum web address to create a unique and dedicated space on the Internet that can help inspire trust and confidence among website users and stakeholders.


What makes the .museum domain name different from other generic TLDs?

The .museum domain name is unique because it is specifically reserved for museums and museum-related organizations. This means that only authorized museums and museum-related organizations can register a domain name with the .museum extension.

This makes the .museum domain name ideal for museums who want to create an online presence that is tailored specifically to their organization.

By reserving the .museum domain name for museums, it ensures that only authorized organizations can use this extension, which helps to protect the integrity of the museum community as a whole.

Additionally, the .museum domain name is also great for promoting your museum to potential visitors online. When people see a website address with the .museum extension, they will know right away that you are a museum and they will be more likely to visit your website.