January 1st, 1993 | RESEARCH
This paper examines the summative evaluations of two exhibits at the Please Touch Museum: "Foodtastic Journey" and "Gateway to China". By contrasting and comparing the most and least engaging components of these two exhibits, a theoretical framework is being built for assessing the effectiveness of exhibits for young children.
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Marzy Sykes, Author, Please Touch MuseumCitation
Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1064-5578
Publication: Visitor Studies
Volume: 5
Number: 1
Page(s): 227
Tags
Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Evaluators | Families | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers
Discipline: Education and learning science | Geoscience and geography | Health and medicine | Life science | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits