From “a waxed hideaway” to an attractive public space. A museum in the city Cover Image

Od „wypastowanej samotni” do atrakcyjnej przestrzeni publicznej. Muzeum w mieście
From “a waxed hideaway” to an attractive public space. A museum in the city

Author(s): Magdalena Szalbot
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: city; museum; cultural heritage; public space

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to discuss the links and relations between the museum and the city in the context of cultural heritage. It contains remarks from the study visits in some of the Polish and European museums. The analysis reveals that the museums that function in accordance with the city rhythm and that are engaged in the life of the city and its citizens have a big chance to become very attractive public spaces.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 317-326
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish