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GALLERY WING #2

Household Cats Gallery

Feline exhibits examining independent hunters who chose human companionship.

CURATORIAL INSPECTION TOOL:

Gallery Wing 2: Household Cats

Welcome to the Household Cats Gallery. Domestic felines (Felis catus) forged a unique partnership with human grain stores over 9,000 years ago in the Near East.

Curatorial Overview

Cats retain strong predatory instincts alongside gentle companion behaviors. Explore exhibits detailing grooming needs, vertical space requirements, social preferences, and feline vocalization styles.

EXHIBITION HALL · CATALOGUED SPECIES (8 PLACARDS)

Species On Display

Bengal Cat artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-BEN · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Bengal Cat

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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British Shorthair artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-BRI · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

British Shorthair

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Domestic Shorthair (Moggie / House Cat) artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-DOM · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Domestic Shorthair (Moggie / House Cat)

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Maine Coon artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-MAI · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Maine Coon

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Persian Cat artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-PER · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Persian Cat

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Ragdoll artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-RAG · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Ragdoll

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Siamese Cat artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-SIA · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Siamese Cat

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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Sphynx Cat artwork piece 1
EX-CAT-SPH · HOUSEHOLD CATS GALLERY

Sphynx Cat

Museum Fine Art Masterpiece
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