Abstract
This study aims to clarify the influence of museums on the region and the relationship between museums and the local culture by investigating museums in Nagoya city. This study was conducted as following. First, by organizing facility information of museums in Nagoya city, the distribution was assessed. Next, a questionnaire was carried out to the relevant museums to assess their museum activities and collaboration within the activities. The results are listed below: 1.Today, museums’ hands-on educational activities are increasing, which responds to the local needs. 2.There are many repeaters, but few volunteers. It can be conjectured that there are potential volunteers in the repeaters. 3.To meet the local (needs of the community), museums constructed a collaboration system with other museums, companies, schools and organizations.
