Abstract
You could say Earth makes itself at home in any museum. Whether it is an art gallery, a technology exhibition, or a national park visitor center—Earth science interpretation not only is possible but sometimes even more successful in unexpected locations.
“Museums provide opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and management of the natural and cultural heritage” … “Museums have an important duty to develop their educational role and attract wider audiences from the community, locality, or group they serve. Interaction with the constituent community and promotion of their heritage is an integral part of the educational role of the museum.”—§ 4, International Council of Museums (2004) code of ethics for museums
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Schneider, S., Simon, G. (2014). Experience Our Planet—Interpreting Earth Sciences in a Museum Environment. In: Drake, J., Kontar, Y., Rife, G. (eds) New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement. Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, vol 38. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01821-8_9
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