Passage

Historical museums preserve objects from the past, but their role is not limited to storage. Through exhibitions, research, and education programs, they help communities interpret history and connect it to current questions.

Best Summary

Museums preserve historical objects while helping communities understand and relate history to the present.

Solution

1. The paragraph gives preservation and interpretation as the two main roles.
2. Exhibitions, research, and programs are supporting methods, not the central message.
3. The summary covers both main roles concisely.