Abstract:
To preserve cultural heritage it is necessary to observe the legislation in the field of regulation of
museum activity. Museum activity in Ukraine is regulated by the legal framework, which includes laws and
by-laws: decrees and orders the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, instructions, regulations of the Ministry of
Culture of Ukraine, etc.
In our article we will consider the main normative documents in the sphere of museum activity, define
the legal, economic, social basis of creation and activity of museums of Ukraine, we will pay attention to the
features of scientific formation, study, accounting, storage, protection and use of the museum fund of
Ukraine.