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Types of Museums - INI

Museums are classified according to their collection content and function. Major categories include history museums, art museums, science museums, natural history museums, and general museums, each collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and researching materials in specific fields. Internationally, standard classification systems exist through UNESCO and ISO, while Japan has a registration system based on the Museum Act. In recent years, new types of museums that transcend traditional classifications have emerged through the use of digital technology and the diversification of functions.

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[item.history-museum]
code=01
slug=history-museum
name=History Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits historical materials.
category=Humanities Museum

[item.art-museum]
code=02
slug=art-museum
name=Art Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits works of art.
category=Humanities Museum

[item.science-museum]
code=03
slug=science-museum
name=Science Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits materials related to science and technology.
category=Science and Technology Museum

[item.natural-history-museum]
code=04
slug=natural-history-museum
name=Natural History Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits materials related to nature.
category=Natural Science Museum

[item.general-museum]
code=05
slug=general-museum
name=General Museum
description=A museum that comprehensively exhibits materials from various fields such as nature, history, and art.
category=General Museum

[item.archaeological-museum]
code=06
slug=archaeological-museum
name=Archaeological Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits archaeological artifacts.
category=Humanities Museum

[item.ethnographic-museum]
code=07
slug=ethnographic-museum
name=Ethnographic Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits materials related to ethnic cultures.
category=Humanities Museum

[item.open-air-museum]
code=08
slug=open-air-museum
name=Open-Air Museum
description=A museum that exhibits materials in outdoor spaces.
category=Special Format Museum

[item.memorial-museum]
code=09
slug=memorial-museum
name=Memorial Museum
description=A museum commemorating specific historical events or figures.
category=Humanities Museum

[item.industrial-museum]
code=10
slug=industrial-museum
name=Industrial Museum
description=A museum that collects and exhibits industrial technology and industrial heritage.
category=Science and Technology Museum