Selection of Museum Site .pptx
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- 1. Selection of Museum Site Dr Virag Sontakke
- 3. Introduction • Museums are important for the development of the society • The creation of museums is an indicator of the development of the self- awareness of society. • Museums are proud of the society • Museum houses the valuable materials of the past • Through the museum the memory of its history, and its heritage is preserved. • It should be designed to be beautiful and inviting spaces for the visitors. • Museums can serve as educational facilities where people can learn about the world around them.
- 4. Museums: Types • Different museum require different set-up, plan, design, space and architecture • Like • Anthropological museum • Archaeological museums • Aerospace museum • Open air museum • Art museums • Science and Technology • Childress Museums • Hence they can vary considerably in size, type and purpose
- 5. • Central/ National Museums • State Museums • District Museums • Universities Museums • Institutional Museums • Site Museums • Library Museums • Private Museums Museums: Categories
- 6. Factors of Museum Plannings • Location of Site • The buildings • Display • Security • Space management • Nature of lightings • Staff • services
- 7. Location: Basic Criteria • Should be at the centre of the city • Near to the area of attraction • Area of cultural activities • Well connected to the public & private transport • At a suitable distance from the rivers/ Lakes/ Sea • Situated on the stable geological strata • Close from Police stations • Close from the fire station • Away from the Office building • Near to the Parks
- 8. Museum: General Administrative criteria • Area of Legal restriction • Proximity of Military restrictions • Near to the air restrictions • Near to the well educated society • Availability of cultural facilities • School in the adjacent area • Scientific institutions in the surrounding area, • Financial capacity of the government/Private
- 9. Museums: Not suitable area • Water logged • Environmental danger zone • Heavy rain area • Earthquake/Techtronic zone • Dense vegetation area • Polluted area • Noise area • Area of vibration • Industrial area • Area of smell • Dirt area • Cemetery are
- 10. Museums: Urban Area • Limited space • Restrictions in widening • Shall be close to the cultural activity centers • Proximity to the school and universities
- 11. • Close to nature • Ample space • Shall not be in remote area • Easy accessible from cities • Weekend gateways • Good distance: 50-60 km from urban area Museums: Rural Area
- 12. • Close proximity to the site • Shall be easily accessible • Well connected from the site • Easy approachable • Marked with sign ages • Transport facility • Beautiful surroundings • Other amenities Site Museums
- 13. Necessary approvals • Clear land ownership • If private clear titles • Facilities of water, electricity and basic amenities • Security approaches • Clear open/ front space • Ample space for other activities • Scope for future enlargements
- 15. Conclusion • A ‘macro-siting’ survey should be carried out. • Site area also fixed with the financial situation of the Government • Avoid extra economic burden on government • Generate own revenue system • To raise the cultural and educational level of an area • To be a centre for research and publication • To be a centre for leisure activities.