Closing Remarks

This study ends with some reflections on the results achieved in comparison with the research aims. Some common traits characterize ecomuseums worldwide. First of all, the bond with its original definition is popular in any experience. Within the Italian context, where we can find the highest concentration of ecomuseums worldwide, a “pure” development of this phenomenon occurs in Tuscany. The ecomuseum matter was not regulated until the phenomenon has been extending within that territory. This is why the Tuscan ecomuseums analysed are an example of what literature defines “community governance”. Another common feature regards the little managerial culture of ecomuseum and, consequently, its need to learn and to apply performance management principles and tools. This has opened up a new ground in managerial studies.