Muzeji

Muzeji are institutions dedicated to collecting, conserving, studying, and displaying objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical significance for public education and enjoyment. In several South Slavic languages, muzeji is the plural form of muzej, and the term is used to refer to museums in general.

They can be art museums, history museums, science centers, ethnographic museums, natural history museums, or specialized institutions. Many museums organize permanent exhibitions complemented by temporary shows, lectures, workshops, and educational programs. They may also manage archives, libraries, and research collections.

Core activities include acquisition, cataloging, and registration of objects; conservation and storage under appropriate climate and security standards; research into collections; and the design of exhibitions. Modern museums increasingly rely on digitization, online catalogs, virtual tours, and interactive media to broaden access and engagement, while maintaining in-person experiences.

Governance and funding vary by country and institution. Museums are commonly funded by public budgets, with supplementary support from private donors, foundations, and sponsorships. Staffing typically includes directors, curators, conservators, registrars, educators, and facilities staff. Debates in the museum field cover topics such as repatriation of objects, deaccessioning, ethics of collecting, and ensuring inclusive, representative programming. Access for researchers and visitors, including accessibility for people with disabilities and multilingual interpretation, is a growing priority.