In the decades that followed the industrial decay, the focus for economical stimulation of cities affected by the industrial decay, was to create museums with the purpose to attract tourists from all over the world. After a period of decline, between1960-1970 museums witnessed a period of deep changes and they were involved in big projects of urban regeneration. In areas that were not attractive and deeply affected by the industry, cultural centres (museums) were built, as major elements of urban development strategies.