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opinion are hard to support.

An alternative position argues that the primary purpose of museums is to educate. For 

example, the British Museum in London heavily placards its exhibits to provide its visi-

tors with the tools needed to be informed about what is on display. Although perhaps 

not as visually stimulating, patrons leave this museum with a much richer understanding 

of historical topics and the underlying trends that were at work during certain periods 

of time, an approach that offers perspective on modern day life and humanity as a whole. 

Thus, the heightened benefits of museums that focus on educating can clearly be seen.

After looking at these different points of view, I feel that museums better serve the public 

when they are organised to educate as opposed to entertain. Thus, I hope that the muse-