In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Scouting museums and its impact on today's society. Scouting museums is a topic that has captured the attention of experts and amateurs alike, generating debates and reflections in a wide range of fields and disciplines. Throughout history, Scouting museums has played a crucial role in shaping events and narratives, influencing the way people interact with each other and perceive the world around them. In this comprehensive analysis, we will examine various aspects and facets of Scouting museums, offering a complete overview that allows the reader to understand its importance and relevance today.
Throughout the world there are many museums related to Scouting dedicated to preserving, communicating, and exhibiting the heritage of the Scouting movement for purposes of study, education, and enjoyment of society. A downloadable world directory of Scouting museums is available from the US Scouting Service Project.
Africa Scout Region
Baden-Powell museum – Nyeri, Kenya, near Mount Kenya. Baden-Powell's Paxtu cottage, now a small museum, stands on the grounds of the Outspan Hotel. For years it served as a WAGGGS World Center.
Scout Information Centre – Baden Powell's Gravesite, Nyeri, Kenya, near Mount Kenya. This is a fairly modern build which contains a small shop, a board showing badges (many collected during the 2010 World Scout Moot in Kenya) and various neckers (scarfs) from around the World. There are plans to develop it in to a fully fledged museum outlining the history of the association. Talks were under way with National Museums of Kenya to obtain suitable display cases, etc... during 2013. A number of historical items currently held at the Kenya Scout HQs in Rowallan Campsite, Nairobi are likely to be moved into the new museum once it has been completed. This includes a 1st Edition copy of Scouting for Boys.
Asia-Pacific Region
Scout Museum at the National Training Centre, Mouchak, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Gilwell Park, Chingford, north London. Closed in the Spring of 2016 as heritage preservation was affected by building lighting and humidity, but reopened before October 2017.
Guide Heritage Centre, London
Be Prepared - Scouting Museum Trust at Waddecar Scout Camp, West Lancashire.