The book of ‘World Museum of National History’ includes an analysis of the origin of natural history and howthe natural museums function and play a role. The book also describes details of the current situation of the naturalhistory museums around the world. It is expected that the book helps advance and spread ‘the scientific culture’ as wellas it assists to increase the awareness of the importance of science among the general public. the natural museums function and play a role. The book also describes details of the current situation of the natural history museums around the world. It is expected that the book helps advance and spread ‘the scientific culture’ as well as it assists to increase the awareness of the importance of science among the general public.

• 김종헌(공주대학교 사범대학 지구과학교육과) | Jong-Heon Kim