Research on the Publicness in the Management and Operation of Chinese Museums
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/ijomsr.2025.08(03).06Keywords:
Museums, Publicness, Museum Management and Operation, Development StrategiesAbstract
Publicness constitutes a crucial attribute in the management and operation of museums. With increasing emphasis on cultural initiatives, the publicness of Chinese museums has rapidly advanced in recent years, shifting the focus of museum management from "objects" to "people." This transformation has highlighted their social education and service functions, accompanied by the emergence of advanced exhibition technologies and innovative concepts. However, due to the relatively late start of museum development in China, challenges persist, including imbalanced regional scales, limited carrying capacity, difficulties in balancing cultural heritage preservation with public exhibitions, and weak sustainability. To address these issues, strategies such as developing small-scale museums, refining volunteer management systems, and regularly updating exhibitions should be implemented. While advancing publicness, it remains essential to uphold the core principles of museums as public cultural service institutions, particularly their non-profit nature and academic rigor.
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