Children as Experiencers: Increasing Engagement, Participation and Inclusion for Young Children in the Museum
Published 2022
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Contributors
Author: Yates, Ellen; Szenasi, Judith; Smedley, Amanda; Glynn, Kayla; Hemmings, Michelle
Publisher: Sage Publications
Date: 2022
Geographic Coverage: Worldwide
Type of Resource: Academic Journal
Sector/setting: Academic
Vulnerable groups: Children, Young People
Developed with children and young people? Yes
Type of participation: Research with Children
Availability: Restricted Access
Keywords: Engagement, Inclusion, Museum, Participation, Young Children
Introduction
This research aimed to evaluate young children’s engagement, participation and inclusion within a city museum by utilising observations and semi structured interviews with children and families. Both groups requested more interactive exhibits, sensory experiences, making and doing activities and role play opportunities. In this article, we argue for increased visibility of children’s ‘intangible heritage’ (Brookshaw, 2016) and opportunities for responding which make links with children’s lives contemporarily. We further argue that museums should view children as experiencers rather than learners.