Principal Points:
1 The trustees of the Teyler Foundation appointed by Pieter Teyler continued a tradition of
"Mennonite governorship". (chapter II)
2. Once the so-called First Art Gallery was opened in 1839, Teylers museum acquired the character of
a public art museum. (chapter III & IV)
3. The choice of architectural style for the "New Museum" completed in 1885 was made in light of
discussions on ultramontanism. (chapter V)
4. With the publication of a popular guidebook explaining the collection of scientific instruments,
Teylers Museum became a museum of the history of science. (chapter V)
5. History of Science is becoming History of Knowledge.
6. Autobiographies are written to conceal, rather than to reveal.
7. Museums of the History of Science play a crucial part in forming the entire field's public image.
8. The artificial divide between "the two cultures" will last at least another few decades.
9. Fritz Schaffer is one of the most interesting figures of post-War German politics.
10. Chuck Berry was the biggest musical genius of the 20th century.