THE APPROACHES OF FIVE MUSEUMS IN THE TOURIST AREA OF LA CANDELARIA (BOGOTA) IN THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

Art and history museums have the function of generating learning and cultural exchange spaces from the exhibition, conservation, and acquisition of different objects of cultural value. The purpose of this article is to analyze the strategies and activities that are implemented in relation to the environmental dimension of sustain-ability by five cultural museums that are located in the La Candelaria Sustainable Tourism Area. A qualitative descriptive approach methodology was implemented through participant observation and interactions with mediators and visitors. The main results showed that environmental practices are developed, however they are not articulated and communicated by museums through direct guideline implementation. The perception of visitors coincides with the information provided by staff: there is little sign of evidence, information and activities or programs that raise awareness of the environmental impact of activities carried out within museums.