In this study, the concept of the museum, museology and museum education, which are emphasized today, are described; the definition of the museum concept, improvements to museology and the developmental process of museum education, both in Turkey and in the world are surveyed; and examples of the various activities applicable in museums, which is the important subject of focus, are given. Museology in Turkey has a history of approximately a hundred and fifty years. Within this period positive developments have happened in museology. Using museums as a learning environment has taken an important place in the development of museum culture. While museum education deals with the purpose and qualifications of the museum, exhibitions, exhibited art works, the museum environment, the museum area, the relationship between the museum and people, the interdisciplinary aspects of the museum, it involves using the museum as an active learning and development area. In order to more actively and efficiently benefit from museums during the educational process, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the General Directorate of Foundations, the Ministry of National Education, Local Administrations, Non-Governmental Organizations and various institutions must work in cooperation