Perspectivas para o funcionamento do Museu de Arqueologia da UEM: desenvolvimento do turismo local

Abstract

The aim of this work was to analyze the relationship between the existence and operation of Museums, with the development of activities within the tourist component. As demonstrated throughout the work, it is important to look at the existence and functioning of Museums with the possibility of being included in tourist itineraries. This research was carried out using qualitative procedures, based on historical methods, analysis of bibliographical, documentary, fieldwork, interview and photographic material. This combination of methodological procedures made it possible to collect and relate different data, such as normative documents that were important in the construction of my argument. My argument is based on the idea of museum management, the existence and functioning of museums based on tourist activities. The research results suggest that there is an increasing professionalization of staff in Museums, promotion of the Museum as a resource for Tourism, expansion of funding sources, updating of management models, good museum practices. One of the main conclusions is that Museums are increasingly interactive and always focus on innovation, creativity and modernity so that they become an attractive place for different audiences.