I recommend the following two sources for an introductory discussion on the
latest theories on interpretation for museums:

Beck, Larry, and Ted T. Cable. Interpretation for the 21st Century: Fifteen
Guiding Principles for Interpreting Nature and Culture. Champaign, IL:
Sagamore Publishing, 1998.

Falk, John H. and Lynn D. Dierking. Learning from Museums: Visitor
Experiences and the Making of Meaning. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press,
2000.


Max A. van Balgooy,
Director of Interpretation and Education
National Trust for Historic Preservation

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