Visitor Orientation: When Are Museums Similar to Casinos?

January 1st, 2003 | RESEARCH

This article discusses the design of casinos, specifically principles of visitor orientation in casinos, and how these principles relate to museums. Floor plans of casinos are compared to floor plans of museums and other visitor centers. Author Stephen Bitgood advises, "Don't follow casino design if you want to be friendly to visitors."

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Stephen Bitgood, Author, Jacksonville State University

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1064-5578

Publication: Visitor Studies Today!
Volume: 6
Number: 1
Page(s): 10

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