Museum Archaeology Exam Notes

False (B)

Digital access to museum collections

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<p>Hands-on exhibits = Interactive displays that allow visitors to physically interact with artifacts Culturally inclusive exhibitions = Exhibitions designed to represent various cultures and perspectives Behind the scenes tours = Opportunities for visitors to see areas not usually accessible to the public Loan boxes = Collections of artifacts sent to schools for educational purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Object-based learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participatory activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>To empower visitors to develop their own experiences and knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactive texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>British Museum = Educational resources and curatorial blogs Burke Museum = The Archaeology of Seattle’s West Point Shandong University Museum = Multimedia presentation of collections Japanese Museums = Participatory preferences among visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactions that allow visitors to handle artefacts or engage in activities related to archaeology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtual tours of exhibits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Interactive Exhibits = Engagement through activities Visitor Engagement = Connection through personal experience Object-based Learning = Educating through tangible items Exhibition Design = Curating visual experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Excavations and experimental activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guided tours and hands-on activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>They allow for hands-on interaction without risking damage to original artefacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Museums are using websites to offer information, videos, exhibitions, collections, education resources, and virtual tours.

Museums create virtual exhibitions using text, images, audio-visual materials, and potentially searchable databases to showcase archaeological information.

Museums use a variety of technologies (databases, audio commentaries, video, virtual reconstructions) to display archaeological artifacts and information.

Museum visitors prefer hands-on activities, participating in experiments like pottery making and tool making, rather than more passive learning experiences.

Museums with archaeological displays use exhibits, interactive components, and multimedia to share information about artifacts, history, and human societies.

Museums located at archaeological excavation or discovery sites.

Museum visitors have different levels of background knowledge (which can include misconceptions and prejudices) about the archaeological topic.

Museum websites often have blogs kept by museum staff (curators) which allow visitors to engage with exhibition topic discussion and allow commenting.

The ability of a museum exhibition to keep visitors engaged and interested, leading them to spend more time exploring and learning.

The use of museum collections and resources to teach people about archaeology, its methods, and the past.

An approach where visitors actively construct their own understanding of the past by engaging with objects and experiences.

Direct interaction with museum collections and staff, often involving activities like handling artifacts, making replicas, and solving puzzles.

Hands-on activities engage multiple senses, cater to diverse learning styles, and promote active problem-solving, making learning more enjoyable and memorable.

Archaeologists who work in museums, often developing hands-on activities for visitors and using their expertise to enhance museum education programs.

The specific group of people that museum educators aim to reach with their programs and learning experiences.

Engaging visitors in challenges and puzzles that require them to apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Museum archaeologists now focus on meeting the needs of a diverse public, not just the archaeological community.

Museum archaeologists aim to make archaeology accessible and interesting to the general public.

Museums strive to understand how the public interacts with archaeological exhibits and how these experiences shape perspectives.

Museums are actively working to make their exhibits and programs inclusive of various cultural backgrounds.

Archaeological curators traditionally focused on preserving, researching, and interpreting artifacts for the scientific community.

Museums offer educational opportunities for both children and adults, including workshops, programs, and lifelong learning initiatives.

Museum-goers have different expectations and preconceptions about archaeological collections, and curators need to consider those perspectives.

Museums are making archaeological information more accessible through online platforms, digitized collections, and interactive experiences.