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Meaning Making in Children's Museums: Why Try?

July 1, 1999 | Exhibitions

In this article, Alissa Rupp, architect and exhibit designer at The Portico Group, reveals the importance of integrating emotional connections into exhibit designs for children. Rupp explains how exhibits can elicit strong emotional connections as well as the value of these emotional experiences for children and families.

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  • Alissa Rupp
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    The Portico Group
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Exhibitionist
    Volume: 18
    Number: 2
    Page Number: 42
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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