基於物件展示議題對於博物館之重要性，本文以理論面向的討論為始，從物件展示的源流、本質與發展開始談起，繼之以一個物件為基礎的展示作為探討案例，從觀眾實際參觀感受中進行調查與分析，最後並結合理論與實務兩大面向的發現，重新思考當代博物館中物件展示的面貌。研究結論顯示，觀眾接受與肯定之物件展示面貌為：將「訊息」從文物裡抽開來，使用多種不同的展示媒體，呈現文物所蘊含的不同層次與面向之訊息，以克服一般文物無法碰觸與操作的先天限制，同時帶來娛樂、消遣的親身參與體驗；儘管歷經時代變遷，物件展示在博物館中的地位，似乎已被參與式展品後來居上，然而不可否認的是，物件的真實性和價值性有其無法取代的地位，物件展示雖有其無法觸摸、只能觀賞的先天限制，無法言說、只能憑個人意會的知識本質，然而透過與不同展示手法的搭配與結合，觀眾仍能獲得豐富的知識收穫，以及愉悅的參觀經驗。

Concerning the importance of object exhibitions to a museum, this study first aimed to discuss its origin, nature and development, based on the theoretical dimension. It then explored an exhibition focused on a single object as a case study. After conducting surveys and performing analyses, the visitors’ actual feelings were determined; and it also combined the findings of both theory and practice. It is hoped that the perspective regarding object exhibitions held by contemporary museums can be reconsidered. The research conclusion revealed that the acceptance and affirmation of object exhibition were highly praised by visitors: the “messages” conveyed by the presented objects can be proffered by using various media, so that different levels and aspects of the message can be highlighted, and the restrictions regarding touch and operated mechanism of objects can be broken. Meanwhile, visitors can experience entertainment and opportunities for participation. Although object exhibitions have gradually been replaced by participative exhibits, objects are still irreplaceable; they possess authenticity and value. Although object exhibitions are untouchable and can only be seen, they can still add to individuals’ knowledge. However, visitors can gain abundant knowledge and experience joy from integrated different methods of presenting object exhibitions.