An Analysis of Xia Nai's Museum Education Thought — A Study Centered on Xia Nai's Diary

Abstract

Based on a systematic study of "Xia Nai's Diary", it was found that the famous archaeologist Xia Nai developed a systematic museum education philosophy based on his rich museum practice and mentor guidance. He believes that museums have important educational functions, serving as centers for professional knowledge learning, academic research materials, and patriotic sentiments. They should be fully utilized through the comparison of physical objects and literature. Based on this, he deeply realized the close relationship between museums and archaeology, providing valuable experience for guiding museum construction and archaeological development after returning to China.