Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

It is true that a number of important sites and monuments primarily attract tourists rather than local inhabitants. There are various reasons for this, and some actions can be taken to improve the situation. 

Firstly, the shortage of activities held at historical attractions is partially to blame. For example, the locals might not feel the need to visit museums if they discover nothing interesting out there. Therefore, through the frequent organization of games or events, these sites may arouse an interest among local residents. Secondly, many historical and cultural sites often impose heavy charges, which might deter local people from visiting them.  Additionally, since local people are already quite familiar with their own culture and heritage, they naturally have less interest in visiting their own city’s museums.  

There is a range of solutions that can be taken to address the problems described above. One simple remedy would be for the authorities to organize numerous interactive activities on a regular basis such as arts workshops or traditional dance shows. In this way, museums and historical sites can become visually spectacular, and  local residents can feel more encouraged to visit these attractions and learn history, culture and many other aspects of life. Another solution would be that the state should place more emphasis on the maintenance of these places to make them more appealing to all visitors. Finally, there should be more state subsidies for these important sites so that all visitors might become less concerned about the entrance tickets.  

In conclusion, several reasons can explain why many museums and historical attractions fail to attract local visitors, however a number of actions could be taken to handle the problems.  

(277 words – Thuy Phuong)
Source: ielts-thuyphuong.com

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