The Importance of Small Local Museums and Collections

This article was first published on the ICOM website.

While traveling the world, we are frequently struck by the grandeur of museums that display the history and cultural legacy of entire nations. These establishments feature collections of invaluable artefacts and treasures that narrate the tales of our ancestors. In the midst of these imposing museums, it is easy to overlook the importance and wealth of small local museums and collections. These museums act as portals into the exclusive and varied cultural heritage of communities.

The Heritage Collection of the City of Novska, Croatia (cro. Muzejska zavičajna zbirka Grada Novske) is one of these museums. It showcases the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations and the impact it can have on a community.