What are museums?
Museums are buildings that store objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest.
Who are they for?
They are for anyone with an interest in the objects being stored, all ages.
Mission Statements:
Tate Modern, London:- 'Promote public understanding and enjoyment of British, modern and contemporary art.'
The Natural History Museum, London:- 'Promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world.'
Science Museum, London:- 'To inspire and excite visitors and other users of the Museum, helping them to enjoy the collections to the fullest extent, through well-presented and serviced public galleries and study collections, world class exhibitions, education programmes and publications and imaginative use of media.'