How We Inspire, Engage and Inform
Extensive audience research over the years has globally changed the ways that Museums engage the public in the fields of history, science, culture and the arts. Traditional didactic 'book-on-the-wall' exhibits are now known to be less effective than displays and programs that reach out to an individual's different learning preferences (e.g. emotional, kinetic, multi-sensory).
A good Museum will have at its heart a desire to shape social change, through the development of behaviours and attitudes. No longer is a Museum the domain of only artifacts and labels. Instead, Museums are seen by the public as a place where they can engage with many topics including contemporary, sensitive or controversial subjects, and also as a place to have fun by enjoying social engagement with friends and family.
At the BC Museum of Mining, we strive for a balance of entertainment and education - or learning through fun. With a carefully constructed Interpretive Plan, we shape our learning goals around identifying outcomes using an established, forward-thinking framework.
- Knowledge & understanding
- Skills
- Attitudes & values
- Enjoyment, inspiration & creativity
- Activity, behaviour & progression
We understand the need for a well-rounded visitor experience that caters for physical (e.g. seating, food services), social (e.g. stimulating collaboration and discussion) and intellectual (e.g. varying perspectives and voices, additional information) needs.
