{"title":"Peter Samis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Samis\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the evolving role of museums and how they engage with their visitors. His writing emphasises the importance of creating inclusive, visitor-centred experiences that transform traditional displays into dynamic learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful exploration of best practices in museum education and interpretation, with an emphasis on fostering accessibility and meaningful connections between institutions and their audiences. His books serve as valuable resources for educators, curators, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to cultural education.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creating-the-visitor-centered-museum-by-peter-samis-9781629581903","title":"Creating the Visitor-centered Museum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the transformation to a visitor-centred approach do for a museum? How are museums made relevant to a broad range of visitors of varying ages, identities, and social classes? Does appealing to a larger audience force museums to “dumb down” their work? What internal changes are required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a multi-year, Kress Foundation–sponsored study of ten innovative American and European collections-based museums recognised by their peers to be visitor-centred, Peter Samis and Mimi Michaelson answer these key questions for the field. \u003cem\u003eCreating the Visitor-centered Museum\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edescribes key institutions that have opened the doors to a wider range of visitors;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eaddresses the internal struggles to reorganise and democratise these institutions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003euses case studies, interviews of key personnel, Key Takeaways, and additional resources to help museum professionals implement a visitor-centred approach in collections-based institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605410201836,"sku":"9781629581903","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781629581903-creating-the-visitor-centered-museum.jpg?v=1778130804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-samis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}