Dear Dale,
I'd be very interested in the strategies you compile -- I used to be
Deputy Director for Learning at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami (it's
a historic estate with a house museum and formal gardens). When I left,
we were in the midst of trying to do just the same thing you're working
on, and although I'm not working there anymore, I'm invested in this
process.
I also think your workshop participants would be interested in a new
book, /Connecting Kids to History with Museum Exhibitions,/ edited by D.
Lynn McRainey and John Russick of the Chicago History Museum (I posted
some information on this book last week). Although its focus is on
creating engaging experiences for kids, there are many ideas,
strategies, specific examples, etc. that are relevant for ALL visitors.
Here is a link to more information on the book, including an excerpt and
the table of contents:
http://www.lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=222
Best of luck -- I look forward to hearing what you all come up with in
the workshop.
Sincerely,
Stefania
Dale Jones wrote:
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> Good morning (excuse the cross-posting),
>
> I am participating in a workshop next week on creating engaging
> tour/experiences for visitors in a space (e.g., historic house) where
> visitors cannot touch the objects being discussed and am compiling a
> list of strategies that incorporate hands-on and/or minds-on engagement.
>
> I have material already (years of experience, some research) but I
> would love to hear other great ideas and include them. I would be sure
> to credit you (unless you don’t want that.) I would also post the list
> of strategies I assemble after the workshop.
>
> You can reply either off or on list.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dale Jones
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