At the beginning of the 21st century museums are challenged on a number of fronts. The prioritisation of learning in museums in the context of demands for socia

Over the last twenty years the educational role of the museum has come to be central to its mission. There are now far more educational opportunities, new space

"This book will help museum educators meet visitors' changing expectations, train and prepare responsive educators, and develop models for the future"--

Teaching History with Museums provides an introduction and overview of the rich pedagogical power of museums. In this comprehensive textbook, the authors show h

This timely book provides a critical look at one of the staples of museum education programming: the “field trip” for school groups. The K–12 audience is