difference between museums and records offices and the importance of the two institutions
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museums often have their own archives, typically archives are stored collection which have minimal access or used but this is not always the case as some are open and request can be made just as with some museums you can ask to see things not on display
Museum
It is a place where collection of valuable and interesting objects such as historical objects, famous work art, scientific objects etc. are kept and displayed to the public.
There are different type of museums.
Art Museums
Historic museums
War Museums
Archaeology museums
Record office
It is a place where official records of government and other institutes are kept and these records are consulted by the public.
Importance of Museums and Record offices
Museums
1)Museums are helpful to preserve and promotes are objects, religious, cultural and historical value.
2) It is a good source of entertainment and valuable information.
Record offices
1)It helps in preservation of history of any organization.
2) Records act as an evidence or proof .If we keep records safe in record offices then we can use it as a proof at the time of dispute.