To support this purpose, this museum might have a mission to interpret ongoing research through engaging exhibits and programs that feature their collections so that visitors may gain a better understanding of the natural history of the area.
Some museums are collections-based, meaning they exist to collect and care for objects, artwork, or scientific specimens, while other museums are experience-based, meaning they exist to engage visitors in some type of activity to fulfill their purpose.įor example, a natural history museum’s purpose may be to collect specimens and conduct and share research on the plants, animals, and geology of a particular area. The range of museum types is as diverse as people, and each museum has, or should have, a clear purpose guided by a focused mission. We will discuss the role of informal learning and design thinking in a museum context and will discuss museum careers that are relevant to instructional designers and how one might prepare for them. In this chapter we will address why and how a museum may use instructional design principles to understand its purpose, hone its mission, and create environments and programs that matter to their visitors. Many principles of instructional design allow museum professionals to create visitor-centric organizations, spaces, and programs that help museums become embedded within their communities as trusted places of learning.
From the smallest hamlet to the largest metropolitan city, museums are places where people go to understand the past, to inform their present, and to gain insight into and even influence the future. Museums have a long and storied place in communities around the world. Making a Difference in Museums Through Instructional Design Stephen Ashton Kari Ross Nelson and Lorie Millward
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