A city without a memory is a city without a soul: Why Miri needs a proper museum now more than ever

Abstract

Imagine a city without a memory – no echoes of its triumphs, no reminders of its struggles, no artefacts whispering tales of lives lived within its walls. Museums are the keepers of a city’s soul. They are not merely repositories of relics; they are vibrant spaces where the past comes alive, connecting residents and visitors with stories that define a community’s essence. For Miri, a city brimming with untapped historical and cultural wealth, the time for a proper museum is now.