From Ivory Towers to Museums Open to the Community: changes and developments in France's cultural policy.

The article discusses the developments in the cultural policy of France. The trends in the museum sector are largely fostered by the cultural policy of both national and local authorities as well as the major shift in the remit of museums and training developments. Since 1980's, France have seen a lot of building and extension work among museums. The diversity of museums have also became noticeable, some are managed by municipalities and others by universities or nonprofit organizations.