Twenty-fifth International Conference on Learning

Abstract

When people consider the idea of “learning” in a formal sense they often think, of course, of schools with teachers, pupils, books, and other instructional materials. And when those same people think about resources outside of schools that are available to aid in learning, perhaps their first thoughts are of the internet and the local library. Among other resources, however, are history museums that are open to the general public (including all teachers and pupils from local schools). This paper will look at how one museum that highlights local history has worked over the years to increase the learning opportunities of the public. It has worked to make its resources available to all people (teachers, pupils, and others) in its service area—becoming, in the process, an educational institution.