Methodology of museification of paleontological heritage IN SITU

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to determine approaches to the museification of paleontological heritage objects on site within the framework of current museological landscape and environmental approaches. In domestic practice, natural heritage is considered in the context of cultural, and the problems of its preservation are investigated from the standpoint of conservation measures. The reasons for the low museification of natural heritage objects are revealed. Methods of preservation of paleontological objects by museum means are developed on the basis of the well-established methodology of museological practice of archaeological heritage museification, optimal ways of their exposition interpretation are determined. It is revealed that the main method of museification of paleontological objects is conservation, the identified finds can be exhibited in a separate building or directly in situ, in this case it is necessary to erect a glass dome or pavilion over the object. To enhance the attractiveness of the object in the exhibition space, graphic or virtual reconstruction can be used. Based on this technique, an open-air museum can be created, which will ensure the preservation and comprehensive museification of unique natural objects.