International Museums Day Live Updates – The Preservers of History

Research: For the storage and dissemination of information about each object, each museum does research on those particular objects.

Documentation: Documentation is the process of preparing a record of objects collected through formal entry. It is one of the most important administrative functions of museums.

Conservation and preservation:

The museum practices various preservation techniques for preventive conservation or curative conservation

Storage:

The museum scientifically stores all collected materials in a well-planned and secure area.

Museum functions:

Collection: The most important function of a museum is to collect heritage objects, since it is a custodian of the heritage of the society or the country.

Living Museums:

Recreates historical settings to simulate a bygone time period, giving visitors an experiential interpretation of history.

Archaeological Museums:

Contains all objects related to history. These museums have a large collection of artifacts, paintings, sculptures, coins, etc.

Art Museums:

Art museums mainly deal with painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.

Science and Technology Museums:

Science and technology museums are concerned with the development and application of scientific ideas and tools.

Natural History and Natural Science Museums:

Natural history and natural science museums are concerned with the natural world; their collections may contain specimens of birds, mammals, insects, plants, rocks, minerals, and fossils.