Science Centers and Public Participation: Methods, Strategies, and Barriers.

A. Bandelli; E.A. Konijn

doi:10.1177/1075547012458910

Science Centers and Public Participation: Methods, Strategies, and Barriers.

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Science centers and museums are currently experimenting to strengthen the participation of the public in two-way conversations between the public and the institution. Eventually, these activities will lead to a stronger role of the public in the decision-making process of the museum. We analyzed the current situation faced by science museums in Europe in light of the recent discourse on public engagement with science and identified the main barriers and obstacles that prevent actual decision making of the public within the institutions. Finally, we discuss suggestions for solutions. © The Author(s) 2012.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	419-448
Journal	Science Communication
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547012458910
Publication status	Published - 2013

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