museums should be enjoyable places

Museums are the places in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public. These objects are mainly for the purpose of visitors’ acquisition of knowledge, or study, or education. However, there is now a debate within museums as to whether they should educate or entertain young people.

Some people think that museums should be entertaining in order to attract young people. The purpose of a visit by the young to the museum is to learn and satisfy their curiosity. Hence, the best way for the young people is to interact with the exhibits. To illustrate an object in a meaningfully entertaining way or with an interesting and attractive background can make them enjoy more and appreciate better the value an object represents.

However, others maintain that museums are there to educate, not to entertain. The exhibits are no ordinary ones. The cultural relics are priceless in that they are the witness of history. A small piece collected from a Second World War battlefield may foster young people’s patriotism. A futuristic science scenario calls for the young to devote great efforts to its realization.

I feel that museums can play a big role in keeping themselves relevant to today’s young people. Different methods to showcase the value and interest of the exhibits could be used in order for the young to understand culture, art, history and science. This blend of education and entertainment is the key for how the museum can appeal to and attract more young visitors. (255 words)