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A famous museum once tried to ban selfies. Which lasted five minutes, because the internet doesn’t take notes.

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No notable museum is known to have banned selfies for exactly five minutes. Photography rules vary by museum, and some restrict flash or tripods, while many now allow personal photos.

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