The Discovery Room: How it all began

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Summary

Marsh details the origins of the first Discovery Room at the National Museum of Natural History, from its beginnings as a small exhibit at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, to its thirteenth anniversary in 1987. Marsh reflects on the ideas and attitudes that shaped her plans for a hands-on exhibit for visitors.

Subject

  • Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Notes

Caryl Marsh, special assistant to S. Dillon Ripley, eighth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Contains bibliography.

Contained within

The Journal of Museum Education Vol.12 No.12

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1985-

Topic

  • Hands-on exhibits
  • Education
  • Museums
  • Education--Museums
  • Museum exhibits
  • Museums--Educational aspects
  • Museum techniques

Place

Washington (D.C.)

Physical description

pages 3-5, 13

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