[Ansteorra] suitable camera for taking pictures inside a museum

[Synrik]

I have to agree with most everything that Bors said on the subject for SLRs.

I would like to add that a good mono pod can be very helpful and a lot less of a hassle than a full tripod, but you'd better practice.  As for filters, besides the polarizing filter for the glass, you may
want to get a florescence light / warming filter as well to correct for color and make the usual F-stop correction.

And if your really serious (and have the cash), you can go to Arlington Photo and rent / try out several cameras as well (SLR, full auto, and digital).  They also have a good selection of filters and film
(that's where I get my IR and Asa 1600 BW).

Gustav alf Blitzgarten