Museum

Museum (from other Greek μουσεῖον - House of Muses) - an institution that collects, studies, stores and exhibits objects - monuments of natural history, material and spiritual culture, as well as educational and popularization activities.

At first, this concept meant a collection of objects (exhibits) on art and science, then, from the 18th century, it also includes a building where the exhibits are located. Since the 19th century, research work carried out in museums has joined. And since the sixties of the XX century, the pedagogical activity of museums began (special projects for children, adolescents and adults).

With the development of computer technology and the Internet, virtual museums have also appeared.

In 1946, the international organization ICOM (International Council of Museums) was established to support and develop the activities of museums. This organization includes more than 27,500 members from 115 countries and works closely with UNESCO and other international organizations.