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The Truth about Bilingual Interpretation: Guest Post by Steve Yalowitz

Museum 2.0

If someone asked you whether museums should or need to have text in more than one language, what would you say? Maybe you are in a country that mandates multiple languages, or at an institution already committed to bi- or multi-lingual interpretation.

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In Support of Idiosyncrasy

Museum 2.0

Funders like the NSF have encouraged science centers in particular to share their techniques and evaluations, which is fabulous but also leads to rampant and sometimes unthinking imitation. They may feature community gardens or exhibit labels in languages tailored to locals. Tags: children's museums design business models.

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