Abstract:

Academician V.A. Legasov (1936—1988) paid much attention to the development of the safety concept. His ideas were the impetus for the development of a variety of research areas. This article deals with the theme: «Modern Museum and challenges in the environmental field». Attention is paid to the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. The article describes the various museums, including muzei-reserves and museums of catastrophes.

Keywords: Museum, safety, history, ecology, the Millennium Development Goals, the Sustainable Development Goals, V.A. Legasov, Chernobyl, Ironbridge, London, St. Petersburg, Madrid, Tula