The Potential of Museums in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Overtourism
Abstract
Museum activities, which involve recognising a broad range of local heritage values, may create various economic and social benefits. Recognising overtourism and problems associated with it as an important contemporary challenge for many tourist destinations, this chapter looks at the role museums can play in mitigating negative effects of tourism. Two Polish museums based in small towns attracting significant numbers of tourists are used as case studies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
Museums and Cultural Heritage
Cultural Industries and Urban Development
Publication details
- Pages
- 48–59
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter