INCLUSIVENESS IN THE MUSEUM AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE STORM, THORN AND TURN

Evelyn I. Osuagwu, Esther Uzoh (PhD)

Abstract


The COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant containment measures has undoubtedly affected the museum and tourism sector. Doors of the museums have been shut to visitors amidst the pandemic. While many have embraced a new approach towards meeting their obligations, some has virtually remained unresponsive to the dynamics of this challenge with a huge gap in achieving audience inclusiveness in the museum. Museums in Nigeria with total dependence on public fund are struggling to leverage on this pandemic to engender an inclusive museum services. This paper presents an opportunity for a critical evaluation of the pandemic as a storm; the attendant thorn, and the expected turn in the museum profession with the hindsight of Nigeria’s experience


Keywords


Museum, inclusiveness, COVID-19, Tourism sector and Pandemic

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