Conceptual basis of state policy in the sphere of museum affair

Abstract

The purpose of the study is the analysis of the conceptual bases and directions of implementation of state policy in the museum sphere, as well as the definition of practical state management concepts in the sphere of museum affairs in Ukraine. The methodology is based on the use of problem-oriented approaches, which are based on the systematic and legal analysis of normative legal acts with the aim of improving state-management decisions as the main direction of the state’s regulatory activity. The following methods were used: interpretative-analytical, comparative-historical analysis, theoretical generalization, historical-comparative, historical-typological, historical-legal, statistical. Scientific novely. The article, based on the analysis of existing scientific works, defines the main directions of state policy in the museum sphere in general, and in the direction of preservation of monuments of material culture in particular. Prospects for improving state support for the educational activities of modern museums are also determined; attention is also focused on the positive experience of organizing cultural and educational activities of foreign museums in the context of preserving the cultural self-identification of society. Conclusions. It is emphasized that in order to ensure state management of socio-cultural processes in the context of museum development, Ukraine should focus on the implementation of innovative forms and methods of state management of the museum industry, which are based on world experience. The conceptual foundations of state policy in the field of museum affairs should be: analysis of the work of museum institutions with the determination of measures to improve their activities; development of measures to ensure the protection of monuments of museum funds; prevention of theft of historical and cultural values located in museums; replacement of security guards with technical ones; provision of financial resources for the creation of new exhibitions in museums; equipping museums with alarm systems and video surveillance; creation of a list of measures regarding the initiative of new expositions and exhibitions that will show the heroism of the defenders of the sovereignty of Ukraine.