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Visitor participation is a hot topic in the contemporary world of museums, art galleries, science centers, libraries and cultural organizations. How can your institution do it and do it well? The Participatory Museum is a practical guide to working with community members and visitors to make cultural institutions more dynamic, relevant, essential places. Museum consultant and exhibit designer Nina Simon weaves together innovative design techniques and case studies to make a powerful case for participatory practice. 'Nina Simon's new book is essential for museum directors interested in experimenting with audience participation on the one hand and cautious about upending the tradition museum model on the other. In concentrating on the practical, this book makes implementation possible in most museums. More importantly, in describing the philosophy and rationale behind participatory activity, it makes clear that action does not always require new technology or machinery. Museums need to change, are changing, and will change further in the future. This book is a helpful and thoughtful road map for speeding such transformation.' Elaine Heumann Gurian, international museum consultant and author of Civilizing the Museum 'This book is an extraordinary resource. Nina has assembled the collective wisdom of the field, and has given it her own brilliant spin. She shows us all how to walk the talk. Her book will make you want to go right out and start experimenting with participatory projects.' Kathleen McLean, participatory museum designer and author of Planning for People in Museum Exhibitions 'I predict that in the future this book will be a classic work of museology.' Elizabeth Merritt, founding director of the Center for the Future of Museums
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- Q: What is the focus of 'The Participatory Museum'? A: 'The Participatory Museum' focuses on how cultural institutions like museums and galleries can effectively engage visitors and community members in participatory practices to enhance their relevance and dynamism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Participatory Museum'? A: The author of 'The Participatory Museum' is Nina Simon, a museum consultant and exhibit designer known for her expertise in participatory practices within cultural institutions.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Participatory Museum'? A: 'The Participatory Museum' was published on March 2, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Participatory Museum' have? A: 'The Participatory Museum' contains 388 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'The Participatory Museum' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Participatory Museum' is the First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Participatory Museum' have? A: 'The Participatory Museum' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Participatory Museum' a new or used book? A: 'The Participatory Museum' is offered as a new book.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'The Participatory Museum'? A: 'The Participatory Museum' discusses themes of visitor participation, community engagement, innovative design techniques, and the philosophy behind participatory practices in museums.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'The Participatory Museum'? A: 'The Participatory Museum' is beneficial for museum directors, exhibit designers, and anyone interested in enhancing audience participation in cultural institutions.
- Q: What kind of insights does Nina Simon provide in 'The Participatory Museum'? A: Nina Simon provides practical guidance, case studies, and innovative design techniques to help cultural institutions implement participatory practices effectively.