The diversity of museum types worldwide highlights the richness and varied roles of museums, but establishing comprehensive criteria for their classification remains challenging. The study entitled “Museums between Classification Standards and Methods of Application" presents a detailed framework to systematically categorize museums using six standard criteria. The framework aims to assist scholars, museum professionals, and readers in understanding and applying museum classifications more effectively. The study which is reviewed in this article aimed to formulate methodological guidelines for classifying museums, providing scientific justification for excluding non-standard classifications, offering precise definitions for each museum type, resolving overlaps between types classified by multiple criteria, and developing a flexible methodology for future classifications.
The author proposes six standard criteria for museum classification: (1) Scope of Collection, (2) Type of Collection, (3) Museum Space, (4) Museum Mission, (5) Targeted Visitor Segments, and (6) Museum Ownership. These criteria are designed to address overlaps and provide clear distinctions between different museum types, thereby facilitating accurate classification.