Although many historical museums and places of interest have universal appeal to tourists, they rarely attract attention of local people. This essay will try to find out the reason behind this phenomenon and provide moderate proposals.

One possible reason why local residents show no interest in historical sites in their hometown is that they believe they have great knowledge about the local history and there is no need to sacrifice their leisure time for such a visit. Therefore, instead of visiting museums, they tend to go to movie theaters or join sports clubs where they can relax and refresh themselves. Also, nowadays it is common that museums charge admission andeven raise fees in order to make up for the cost of routine maintenance and upgrade service. Rather than paying for visiting these historical sites, people would choose free parks or public squares. 

Visitors, however, seem to have unfading passion about visiting historical places. Unlike local people, their curiosity and desire of exploration propel them to know more about the place they are visiting. Hence, local museums, as the showcase of local history and culture, are a must-see for tourists, regardless of the ticket prices. 

To attract more visitors as well as to encourage visits by local residents, governments and management team of historical places have a vital role to play. An effective way is to reduce the admission fee or provide price discounts for local people. Setting a free visit day every month should be popular among those who would like to know more about the museums but not intend to pay for the visit. Besides, by employing hi-tech equipment such as multi-media and giving lectures about the history and development of certain objects, museums can provide the mass, particularly young children, with interactive education, therefore drawing attention from parents and schools. 

In sum, museums and historical sites are important symbols of local culture and good channels for local people to know their own history. Therefore, a wide range of measures to increase such visits should be encouraged.

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