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Beliefs in the Science Museum: An Exhibit Evaluation

January 1, 1994 | Exhibitions
In this paper, Sara Gaspar Hernandez discusses how cultural differences between social groups influence vistiors' experienes at science museums. Hernandez discuses methods used at her institution, UNIVERSUM Science Museum in Mexico City, to study, create and sustain exhibits that are respectful of individual and group differences. Findings from an evaluation of an exhibit on eclipses are outlined.

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  • Sara Gaspar Hernandez
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    UNIVERSUM Science Museum
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1064-5578
    Publication Name: Visitor Studies
    Volume: 6
    Number: 1
    Page Number: 116
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Nature of science | Physics | Social science and psychology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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