I recently outlined 5 essential reasons for museums to exist. I would like to expand on one of the reasons--museums serve as an educational resource.
Out of all the reasons why museums are important, the use of a museum as an educational resource is probably near the bottom of the list for many people. I personally, have learned a great deal from visiting museums. Museums are taking a more direct approach to teaching today.
Several of the museums where I live, have classes for adults as well as children. In addition to classes that teach how to create an object of art, there are lectures on all aspects of art and history. Many teachers bring their classes to the museum for a field trip. Curators lead tours and give talks on various collections in the museum. I recently had an opportunity to hear a discussion on ancient and contemporary art work by the Los Angeles Museum of Art curators.
Museums are important for many reasons. I believe serving as an educational resource should be at the top of the list.
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Out of all the reasons why museums are important, the use of a museum as an educational resource is probably near the bottom of the list for many people. I personally, have learned a great deal from visiting museums. Museums are taking a more direct approach to teaching today.
Several of the museums where I live, have classes for adults as well as children. In addition to classes that teach how to create an object of art, there are lectures on all aspects of art and history. Many teachers bring their classes to the museum for a field trip. Curators lead tours and give talks on various collections in the museum. I recently had an opportunity to hear a discussion on ancient and contemporary art work by the Los Angeles Museum of Art curators.
Museums are important for many reasons. I believe serving as an educational resource should be at the top of the list.
http://www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com/
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