Omeka Classic
PHP/MySQL platform for online collections and exhibits—simple item Dublin Core, themes, and plugin ecosystem.
Why it is included
Still widely deployed where teams want a lightweight exhibit layer without Omeka S multisite complexity.
Best for
Smaller institutions and classroom projects publishing flat item/exhibit sites.
Strengths
- Low barrier to entry
- Large plugin set
- Stable patterns
Limitations
- Less RDF-native than Omeka S; not the primary new-feature track
Good alternatives
Omeka S · WordPress + museum plugins
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