Capitalisation of Museum Things in the Context of Museum’s Market Theory

Abstract

The aim of the article is to find out possible positive aspects of museum market theory. Methodology of research consists in criticism (in Karl Popper's sense) which is directed on views on increasing of surplus value from museum work. Conjectures as to harmonization specific of museum work with market relations have been offered. Conclusions. Until that time we have seen mostly negative appreciation of museum market theory. It's because of receiving surplus of value in museum from unspecific museum activity. Scientific significance of this article is improvement of market theory of museum such as solving contradiction between requirement of liberal market economy and social function of museum. Social significance of this scientific work is offer of piecemeal engineering directed on museum as social institution. This piecemeal engineering avoids potential disadvantages that can be inflicted museum and society. Thus, one of the main courses of museum work is scientific interpretation of museum things. The appraisal of antiques depends on scope information about things. So, than more museum investigation on interpretation of the museum things – that more value of these things. Museums, which can produce surplus value, they will become important players on the market of antiques. But museums mustn't go in for trade of antiques. Thus, museum reserves would keep in safe.