It is an interesting phenomenon that, when traveling to new places they have never been to
3 D1 k( E" n! x) g0 _8 ^before, many people choose to visit museums. Why museums are people’s common choice? Based on my personal experience and according to my observations, I think this is because museums tell people a lot about the culture of those places and give them pleasures. 7 N; F/ M2 a6 b4 _% W* B$ v
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It is easy to find out many ways to obtain knowledge about the culture of the place where people
1 d+ Z$ x6 p, O" m2 Cvisit for the first time. You can go to a theater or worship or a nightclub. Another option is to sit in " P% U9 j& E- G( m5 L* r
the park and listen to the people around you. Among various options, visiting museums might be
1 T, H, {) }' ]) u9 K" i; Nthe easiest way. Museums show you the history and art and those things that the locals think
: [" v6 B, U: D* k% N. Z/ Q6 h. cimportant by exhibiting objects and works, some of which might be unique in the world. On the
0 D8 P* C. q& J) \$ Y) {3 \ eother hand, the museums themselves are part of the landscape of the places. Many museums are
1 }' f/ y6 B, Vdesigned and built based on the historical and artistic characteristics of the places where the s% [& `5 V# Q2 Y
museums are located in. The Forbidden City Museum is the most favorite tourist site because not
; S7 p" x6 p( }* a$ P5 W. J% f) yonly it contains a large variety of historical objects and art works but also it is the representative
" `/ [. B* E, M9 p+ Uof Chinese history and the highest Chinese ancient architecture achievement. As a result, people " |. b/ `+ P; j: R8 |
are willing to select museums as their first destination to understand culture of the place they visit.
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Museums also give people pleasure. Even if you are not interested in art or history, there is always
0 {% {6 `# t* A3 Z$ f& Asomething to get your attention. Many museums now have what they call "interactive" exhibits. ! o: O# _# |. v7 S! w7 _( V3 m+ u% M
The "interactive" activities were originally designed to keep children occupied while their parents - U. M- Y( S; C* j0 z: O; S) G
were looking at exhibits. However, the interesting thing is that adults are keen to these activities % F, W! f0 |+ B1 Q% m
as well as their children. It is fascinating to create your own work of painting in a art museum or
3 E0 S: x- F' T' ~4 k9 \" lto design an appearance of a robot by yourself in a science museum. People can be really pleased ; W$ X) H6 I) [' [+ H; Y7 d
through performing the "interactive" works in museums, as well as gaining related knowledge. , k. k9 C3 E/ D% A/ M* }
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Museums are welcomed by both local people and new comers because they are an essential part
# A/ Q0 k# }" b6 `) l7 C4 @of our life. They reflect our history, our art, our values, our creations and our dreams. No matter |