Abstract
The preservation of pathological specimens has become very significant as it is a potential teaching tool and important source of data. Museum has been made compulsory in medical and dental schools by various countries as it is not a mere storage of old and rare specimens, but a vital learning aid in the field of medicine. The procedure of museum setup requires both scientific and technical skills. The term ‘Museum technology’ together constitutes the method of collection, preservation and storage of specimens. This article aims to review the basics in setting up a museum. Emerging advancements in museum techniques are also highlighted.
Highlights
ICOM statutes define museum as ‘a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment [1]
The preservation of pathological specimens has become very significant as it is a potential teaching tool and important source of data
This article aims to review the basics in setting up a museum
Summary
ICOM statutes define museum as ‘a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment [1]. A good museum requires proper planning in terms of space, illumination, display shelves, ventilation and location preferably at the entrance [2]. Since oral lesions are variable, crafting a museum requires more manpower and flexible material. Specimens should be washed only with saline.[3]. The main objective of the museum techniques is to provide a top notch visual revision of teaching and has the advantage of always being open. Any specimen to be displayed in the museum is handled by the following steps.
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