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When we travel, the first thing that we do is to look through the city brochure and find the museums. Have you ever thought why people visit museums? There are different reasons why people come to museums. In my view, not only they provide a rich source of data but also they are timesaving, perceivable and uplifting.

First of all, you gain comprehensive information and preserve the short time. Tourists usually have limited time to visit all sightseeing. And, since artefacts have been collected in only one area, it saves a lot of time going from one place to another as well as acquiring cultural, historical and political information. Today, most museums try to catch the audience through the cyber world. So, they usually design multi –media websites which includes pictures or videos of the museum’s objects and the exact time and date of the upcoming events or exhibits. As a result, before even visiting, the audience can determine if it suits his desire and need or not. Therefore, this is an efficient way to attain excessive information in a short period of time.

Another advantage is that the visit will be carved on the memory. Most museums try to nurture their audience by providing written text, different films, books and brochures. Visitors can read a brief explanation or even ask about the artefacts. So, it results not only in better understanding but also in better recalling. On the other hand, if you read a book, it may be so complicated and boring. But, museums utilize all the possibilities and media to make their point understandable and unforgettable. The laundry museum in Zanjan, Iran, is still crystal clear in my mind even after six years passed by. The anthropological museum had used mannequins dressed in Qajar era’s outfit and displayed them as if they are washing their clothes in the narrow canals. So, with the help of various media, learning process is profound and unforgettable.

Finally, museums are inspiring. Nowadays, we all busy with our own daily life in order to meet ends. So, museums give us the opportunity to be relaxed and enjoy the time. The special architectural design of the Art Gallery of Toronto, the easy listening music, the silence and the sheer beauty of the oil paintings make great atmosphere to evade from overwhelming life.

Briefly, if you are curious to visit a new sight, visiting a museum would be a great choice. They provide you with cultural and historical backdrop. So, you know more during a limited time and still have time to see many other places. And more importantly, the visit becomes one of your memorable time of your life.

Notice: You can listen to the corrected version of the essay in the following address Museums.wma, which is corrected by Dear Bill. You can also see Louvere Museum ,The Museum of Modern Art and The Art Institute of Chicago here if you are interested.

Enjoy your time,

Nafis