Museums activities

NACE code 91.02 covers the activities of museums of all kinds, including art museums, history museums, science and technology museums, and other specialized museums. These institutions play a vital role in preserving and showcasing a society's cultural heritage, educating the public, and promoting artistic and scientific advancement. As important cultural and educational hubs, museums contribute significantly to the broader economy through tourism, research, and the promotion of creative industries.

The core activities of museums involve the acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and exhibition of artifacts, artworks, and other objects of historical, scientific, or cultural significance. This process typically includes careful conservation and restoration techniques to ensure the long-term protection of the collections. Museums also engage in research, educational programming, and the organization of temporary exhibitions to engage visitors and expand public knowledge.

The primary inputs required for museum operations include a dedicated physical space (e.g., a museum building), specialized storage and display equipment, conservation materials, and a skilled workforce of curators, conservators, educators, and support staff. Museums also rely on funding from a variety of sources, such as government grants, private donations, and revenue from ticket sales and other services.

The main outputs of the museum industry are the educational and cultural experiences provided to visitors, as well as the preservation and dissemination of knowledge and artifacts. The outputs of museums can be consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 90.03 Artistic creation, 85.42 Cultural education, and 79.90 Other reservation service and related activities.