Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain people. Others think the purpose of musuem is education, not entertain. Discuss. |
As museums have been represented one of boring places by many people, some urged that museums should be modified to become more attractive places by giving entertainment to visitors. About this issue, under right curcumstances, I totally agree with above statement because of both financial and educational reasons. In the following paragraphs, two suporting arguments for my position, one condition and conclusion will be presented.
This challenge, which can bring higher profits, may solve the financial problem of museums. In the case of most little-known museums, the budget of running museums is far over the revenue from admission fees. Numerous funds have been spended for keeping historical heritage in good condition even though there has not been many visitors. If museums can charm more people by providing joyful factors, the administers of museums can use the profits to enhance museums' facilities and the budget for keeping artifacts would be spended more meaningfully since exhibits will be seen by many visitors.
This change also can offer better quality of education. Utilising entertaining ways of exhibition can draw more attention from audience and as a result, visitors can get an intense impression of each items. This modification of museums can help people especially children who are not interested in historical heritage at all, to get knowledge of exhibits and approach educational purpose.
However, there has to be a rigorous process of chosing the way of offering entertainment by many experties in this area. Preserving exhibits in best condition must be the first priority.
To sum up, although it is a difficult task to catch both rabits; the safety of exhibits and giving entertainment, museums can get tremendous advantages by achieving it. With thoughtful and precise plan, It is not a groundress dream that museums will become a favorite place for children.
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