Idea Colliders

Idea Colliders The Future of Science Museums - MetaLABprojects

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Publisher's Synopsis

Today's science museums descend from the Kunst-und Wunderkammern of the Renaissance--collectors' private cabinets of curiosities--through the Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851 to today's "interactive" exhibits promising educational fun. In this book, Michael John Gorman issues a provocative call for the transformation of science museums and science centers from institutions dedicated to the transmission of cultural capital to dynamic "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections. This new kind of science museum would not stage structured tableaux of science facts but would draw scientists into conversation with artists, designers, policymakers, and the public. Rather than insulating visitors from each other with apps and audio guides, the science museum would consider each visitor a resource, bringing questions, ideas, and experiences from a unique perspective.

Book information

ISBN: 9780262539241
Publisher: The MIT Press
Imprint: The MIT Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 507.4
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 184
Weight: 268g
Height: 136mm
Width: 201mm
Spine width: 19mm