Cheap Thrills and Quality Learning

January 1st, 1989 | RESEARCH

In this article, Pete Conroy of the Anniston Museum of Natural History analyzes how "cheap thrills" can be the most effective ways to capture visitors' attentions, after which educational messages can be delivered. Conroy discusses the role of cheap thrills in zoo and museum exhibitions.

Document

VSA-a0a1p0-a_5730.pdf

Team Members

Pete Conroy, Author, Anniston Museum of Natural History

Citation

Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1064-5578

Publication: Visitor Studies
Volume: 1
Number: 1
Page(s): 189

Tags

Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits