Falk, John H.
Museums and Identity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781598741636
- author:
- Falk, John H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 301
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Museums & museology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding the visitor experience in museums can reveal essential insights into how institutions impact people's lives. Personal drives, group identity, decision-making strategies, and meaning-making processes all play a role in shaping individual museum visits. Renowned researcher John Falk draws upon his expertise to create a predictive model of visitor experience, aiming to help museum professionals better meet the needs of their visitors. Falk identifies five key types of visitors who frequent museums, each driven by distinct internal processes. By understanding how museums reflect and shape personal and group identity, Falk demonstrates not only ways to increase attendance and revenue but also the meaningfulness of museums to their constituents. This book provides valuable insights for anyone interested in museum studies, education, or psychology, offering practical advice on how to create a more engaging visitor experience.
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