PARTICIPATION OF THE PUBLIC IN POLISH MUSEUMS

In the 21<sup>st</sup> century, participation is one of key words related to operations museums and debate around them. The public are encouraged co-create museum projects: exhibitions, programmes that accompany studies; they play role consultants advisors (youth councils, clubs, consultancy teams). Museums more widely ‘opening’ embrace public. Never before has position visitors been as significant. An overview participatory in Polish provided. They classified characterized by Author who places them within philosophy operations, particularly with respect altering museums, currently debated over ICOM, context new definition mind; furthermore, she presents initial conclusions drawn from implementation such projects for museums. paper material interviews conducted part Atlas Museum Participation Project implemented a grant Ministry Culture National Heritage used.