The Evolution of the Science Museum
Date:
Friday, October 1, 2010
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type:
Public Programs, Museum and Science Center Programs, Exhibitions, Museum and Science Center Exhibits
Audience:
Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline:
Education and learning science | General STEM
Organization:
Friedman Consults
Description:
Once resources for the scholar and serious student, science museums are now dedicated to public education. But just how institutions define and meet their educational goals is a continuing story. This article describes the evolution of science museums from private collections to public institutions over three generations.
Publication Name:
Physics Today
Volume:
63
Number:
10
Page Number:
45
Document:
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