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Front-End Analysis of the Plains Indian Exhibit Area of the Milwaukee Public Museum

January 1, 1990 | Exhibitions
In this article, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher Don Thompson shares methods and findings from a front-end evaluation of the Plains Indian Exhibit Area at the Milwaukee Public Museum, which was used to inform exhibit renovation plans. Thompson assessed visitor knowledge of key concepts, the role of existing exhibits in fostering knowledge of these concepts, and unforeseen successes or shortcomings of the exhibits.

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  • Don Thompson
    Author
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Citation

    ISSN : 0892-4996
    Publication Name: Visitor Behavior
    Volume: 4
    Number: 4
    Page Number: 5
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | History/policy/law | Social science and psychology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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