Museums: spaces of culture or tourist attractions?

David Donatello Museo Bargello

Il David di Donatello al Museo del Bargello di Firenze

Museums have always been places of discovery, learning and wonder. However, in the age of mass tourism, many museums face a challenge: balancing their educational and cultural role with the growing demand for entertainment.
What happens then when visitor numbers become a priority over the cultural mission?
Are museums losing their essence, turning into tourist attractions?

In this post I will analyse the pros and cons of this transformation, trying to answer a crucial question for the future of heritage.

ARE MUSEUMS SPACES FOR CULTURE OR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS?

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dee for a Holiday in Flanders in 2025: Art, Nature and Culture in a Unique Journey

Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Have you already started planning your holidays for 2025? If you haven’t yet, it’s time to take a look at the calendar, because next spring promises relaxation and unforgettable adventures.
Flanders is a perfect destination for those seeking a mix of art, nature and culture.

Between masterpieces by the Flemish Masters, historic cities and open-air art installations, 2025 will be full of unmissable events.

Let’s discover together some stops you can’t miss!

A HOLIDAY IN FLANDERS

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How to get tickets to visit the Chiossone Museum: useful information

If you are looking for all the information you need to organise a visit to the Chiossone Museum in Genoa, you are in the right place! The museum, a hidden gem in the heart of the city, houses one of the most important collections of Oriental art in Europe.
I will guide you step by step on how to visit it and how to buy tickets to get the most out of this experience.

HOW TO GET TICKETS TO VISIT THE CHIOSSONE MUSEUM

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Hokusai, the Genius of the Great Wave and the Floating World

HOKUSAI mondo fluttuante

If you love art and are fascinated by Japanese culture, you will certainly be familiar with the name of Hokusai.
This extraordinary artist is not only the author of the famous ‘Great Wave of Kanagawa “, but also one of the greatest exponents of the ukiyo-e movement, the ”pictures of the floating world’, which marked the height of creativity of the Edo era in Japan.

Who was Katsushika Hokusai really? What are his main works?
Find out everything you need to know about one of the most influential artists in history in this post.

HOKUSAI: THE VISIONARY MASTER

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