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Museum, either end of which is filled with historic items? On the contrary (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hermitage

'museum' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for hermitage that I've seen before include "Home of a recluse" , "Secluded retreat" , "Place of retreat" , "Recluse's abode" , "St Petersburg museum - Rhone wine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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