The View From the Castle: Too often there's little fun in school; but education has many facets, such as museums, that can make learning a joyous process

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Summary

Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley comments on schools loosing an edge on effectively educating because the "fun" has been removed from the learning experience. Ripley stresses the difference between authority and power and presents museums as a unique learning environment that is fun.

Contained within

Smithsonian Vol. 2, no. 3 (Journal)

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, [email protected]

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Date

  • June 1971
  • 1971

Topic

  • Education
  • Castle View
  • Museums
  • Museums--Educational aspects
  • Museum techniques

Physical description

p. 3

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