Abstract:
This article updates briefly the definition of the museum as a socio-cultural
institution. There are described the most important moments in the history
of the foundation of the museum „Memory of the Nation”. It is underlined
the idea that this museum is/can become an educational environment
complementary to the school, in general, and to the history lesson, in
particular. It is presented a way to use the museum exhibition in the process
of teaching, namely the project A Visit to the Museum „Memory of the
Nation" - an Opportunity to Look History in the Eye.