The collection of cultural relics records the process and achievements of human cultural creation. Cultural relics collection is a living witness to people's understanding of historical development process, historical experience and historical laws, and also an enlightener for people to learn from history and think about the present and the future. The educational value of the cultural relics in the museum is obvious. When visiting the National Natural Museum, it plays an important role in people's education of scientific knowledge, ideological and moral education, patriotism education, world outlook, outlook on life and values. All the collections in the library have cultural value and use.

Collection refers to items with cultural value collected by libraries, museums, etc.