'Museums have to do more than house exhibits'

摘要

Dennis Barrie: The explosion of museum projects. Cultural tourism is big all over the world. You see museums popping up everywhere. People are seeing museums as economic generators. Then there's the idea that museums have to do more than house exhibits. They must function 16 hours a day, for all sorts of events, and be much more open to their public. Another trend is going for an architectural statement that makes your building stand out.