LOCAL MUSEUM: THE ROLE OF ARTS, CULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

          The purpose of this article is to explore the roles of the local museums in promoting the development of arts and culture in Thai society. The important concept of the study is based on the learning approaches in 21^st century and sustainable development. The vital goal of connecting the role of the local museums and sustainable development is to express the role of arts and culture as a part of the development of learning in society. Additionally, the current study also conducts an analysis on the development approaches of the local museums that reflect the values of social development through three important dimensions including (1) development of innovation in arts and culture, (2) development of research and social communication, and (3) development of personnel. Lastly, this article proposes a working system in the form of a network of the arts and culture organizations in local areas. This is essential in order to set the goals and direction of the operation of the local museums, to be aligned with social and cultural changes.