Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract local people to visit these places?

Museums and monuments showcase the rich history and culture of a nation. Most of these places attract a large number of tourists;

however

, local people show little interest in them. There are several reasons behind

this

trend. To start with, local people give museums and historical places a miss because they offer nothing new to them. They are already familiar with their culture and history and perhaps have nothing new to discover by frequenting the same museums again and again. A tourist,

on the other hand

, may enjoy visiting a museum or monument because of the numerous windows they open

to

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in

the past. Another reason that dissuades local people from visiting museums is that they are rarely updated. What they showcase

this

month is in no way different from what they showcased

last

month or

last

year.

Therefore

,

although

they will figure in a tourist’s itinerary, for natives regular visits to

such

places are quite boring.

Cost

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The cost

could

also

be a factor. Most museums and monuments charge an entry

fee which

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fee, which

could be an issue for low or middle income families. The government and local authorities can take several simple steps to rekindle

locals’

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local

interest in museums. They can,

for example

, organize regular exhibitions, cultural events and light shows that provide visitors a new experience every time they visit these places. Scraping the entry fee may

also

help. To conclude, if local people prefer to stay away from museums and monuments,

that is

because these institutions fail to offer new experiences to them. Authorities should consider organizing various cultural programmes and shows at these places to encourage more local people to visit them.