Museum 2.0

APRIL 7, 2009

Which of these descriptions exemplifies participatory museum practice? The exhibit opens. Museum staff create an exhibit by a traditional internal design process, but the exhibit, once open, invites visitors to contribute their own stories and participation. In the first case, you are making the design process participatory.

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Participatory Design Difference Museum 27

Museum 2.0

JULY 31, 2013

You''re in for a treat, with upcoming posts on creativity, collections management, elitism, science play, permanent participatory galleries, partnering with underserved teens, magic vests, and more. It has been a catalyst for speaking and consulting gigs, and the laboratory for a book.

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Museum Participatory Reflection Conference 35

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

At the big one, I worked on a small project with teens to design science exhibits for community centers in their own neighborhoods. Eventually, they had an opening for "Exhibits and Programs Associate"--a low-level jack of all trades position supporting the department. It was going to be developed by contractors and overseen by Anna.

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Museum Boston Participatory Job 52

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 3, 2009

The article ends with this unfortunate quote from marketing consultant Roger Sametz: "It's all about making personal, meaningful connections with a community, now." We're always happy for more bodies in the door, but if supporting teens means alienating seniors, there's a problem. And none of the museums in the park was open.

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Community Museum San Diego San Francisco 22