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International Museums Day Live Updates – The Preservers of History
What is a museum? It is defined as "a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance."
The definition itself presents a wide range of credits that museums should receive for preserving history. And the history of India, without a doubt, is one of the richest and most varied histories in the world. But history comes in different forms. It can be through art, culture, science or natural objects. The history can be understood through esteemed facets such as paintings, carvings, documents, and weaponry. At the same time, it can also be seen through the prism of everyday objects, such as clothing, pots and pans, toys, cutlery, and more. Either way, history or heritage is preserved through tangible items and it is a museum that houses them.
Live Updates
- 18 May 2023 5:26 AM GMT
Research: For the storage and dissemination of information about each object, each museum does research on those particular objects.
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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.
- 18 May 2023 5:11 AM GMT
Conservation and preservation:
The museum practices various preservation techniques for preventive conservation or curative conservation
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Storage:
The museum scientifically stores all collected materials in a well-planned and secure area.
- 18 May 2023 5:00 AM GMT
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.
- 18 May 2023 5:00 AM GMT
Living Museums:
Recreates historical settings to simulate a bygone time period, giving visitors an experiential interpretation of history.
- 18 May 2023 3:45 AM GMT
Archaeological Museums:
Contains all objects related to history. These museums have a large collection of artifacts, paintings, sculptures, coins, etc.
- 18 May 2023 3:44 AM GMT
Art Museums:
Art museums mainly deal with painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
- 18 May 2023 3:20 AM GMT
Science and Technology Museums:
Science and technology museums are concerned with the development and application of scientific ideas and tools.
- 18 May 2023 2:53 AM GMT
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.
