A type of interdisciplinary museum presenting the history and heritage of a particular community or region in the context of its society, culture, and natural environment.
Origin
1970s. From eco- + museum, probably after French écomusée.
Definition of ecomuseum in US English:
ecomuseum
noun
A type of interdisciplinary museum presenting the history and heritage of a particular community or region in the context of its society, culture, and natural environment.
Origin
1970s. From eco- + museum, probably after French écomusée.