LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Heritage covers anything from the past which is valued enough today to protect for the people of tomorrow.
What is the Heritage Sector? Heritage covers anything from the past which is valued enough today to protect for the people of tomorrow. Museums, historic buildings, archives, archaeology, education, events, and conservation come under the Heritage Sector.
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You might be interested in - History, Geography, Humanities, archaeology, art, languages, fashion, performance, and so many of these things can be found in a museum. In 2021 The Danum Gallery, Library and Museum will open its new doors, boasting a beautiful building full of features and exhibitions. Culture and heritage play a huge part in forming the identity of a community, helping people learn about where they come from, what surrounds them in their town and it will inspire creativity, informal learning, and innovation.
MYTHBUSTER.
Curating in a museum just means choosing nice things to go on display.
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FACT!
A curator looks after artefacts from the past, but also has to be the repository of knowledge about them, to be expert, to have spent 10,000 hours immersed in the subject. It involves having real knowledge of the items you are in charge of.
SPOTLIGHT.
Heritage Doncaster’s Mission is to use heritage to improve the lives of the people of Doncaster by helping to increase their skills and aspirations, their sense of belonging, their enjoyment of life and the overall prosperity of the borough.
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They are passionate about Doncaster and the surrounding region, and the role heritage plays in the lives of Doncastrians. They celebrate all things Donny and want to ensure heritage increases the aspirations, pride and well-being for all parts of Doncaster’s communities.
