By Marie-Ann on 18 June, 2012
With support from Queensland’s Department of Education & Training, the Museum has produced replicas of an amazing object – a late 19th-century book of drawings by an Indigenous boy called Oscar. Marie-Ann explores how the books provide a palpable connection to the past and inspire all kinds of wonder. Read more >
Posted in Inspiration, Objects, Program | Tagged art, culture, emotional engagement, haptic learning, Indigenous, storytelling, wonder
By Susannah on 17 March, 2011
Sometimes an exhibition-in-progress is more interesting to students (and educators!) than a fully finished one. Read more >
Posted in Exhibition, Inspiration, Objects, Program | Tagged children, conservation, engagement, museology, teaching, wonder
By Ange on 17 September, 2010
I’m not about to say I could construct a definitive list of ‘things kids like in museums’, but I think I can confidently say BIG THINGS and REAL STUFF would make appearances on said list. Kids in museums are like an illustration of the academic Stephen Greenblatt’s description of the wonder and resonance that can [...] Read more >
Posted in Exhibition, Inspiration | Tagged authenticity, big, real, resonance, wonder
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