Gelar : Jurnal Seni Budaya
Vol. 21 No. 2 (2023)

An exploration of participants’ views and experiences of cultural museums and their challenges

Dabamona, Jufri (Unknown)
Dabamona, Samsudin Arifin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2023

Abstract

Cultural museums have always been considered guardians of culture, promoting the core concepts of cultural preservation and conservation. This paper delves into the challenges faced by two cultural museums from various perspectives and examines the transformation of museums in supporting Papuan culture through values centered on conservation and preservation, as gleaned from the experiences and views of the participants. This study is qualitative research that employs an interpretive strategy, with participants including museum personnel, cultural agencies in Papua Province, academics, and teachers from Cenderawasih University. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The study identified three themes: (1) Collection and space management, (2) Museum image, and (3) Capacity building and moral responsibility of human resources. To enhance cultural services, the study suggests that museums in Papua need to focus on strengthening collection management, enhancing visitor convenience, and providing increased staff support in the cultural field.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gelar

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Gelar focuses on theoretical and empirical research in the Arts and Culture. ...