Learning from Museums: Visitor Experiences and the Making of Meaning (American Association for State and Local History)

Learning from Museums by John H.

Falk and Lynn Dierking is a groundbreaking book that explores the role of museums in facilitating effective learning experiences.

Drawing on theories and research from psychology, education, anthropology, neuroscience, and museum studies, the authors provide insights into how people learn in museum settings and offer practical advice for creating better learning environments.

This comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone interested in visitor studies and informal educational environments, including educators, museum professionals, and researchers.

With its dense but never dry writing style, this book is both easy to read and pleasure to use, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the learning process in museums.