Exhibition and Education
We explore how scientific knowledge can be made understandable, accessible and tangible – through exhibitions, educational programmes and interactive formats.
Overview
Outreach as part of research: The Exhibition and Education Department explores how scientific content can be made understandable, accessible and relevant. We do not view outreach as a separate step, but as an integral part of scientific practice.
We contribute to the overall strategy of the Society and Nature science programme and the museum by:
- translating scientific findings into experiential formats
- exploring learning processes within the museum and beyond
- creating spaces for social dialogue
Our impact
Making knowledge tangible
We develop formats in which research becomes visible and comprehensible.
Enabling learning
We design educational programmes for different target groups and assess their impact.
Fostering dialogue
We establish exhibitions and programmes as venues for public engagement with nature and science.
As a department, we work closely with the department Public Science as well as with internal and external partners.
Research
Key areas
- Scientific literacy and understanding of science
- Learning in informal contexts
- Impact of exhibitions and educational programmes
- The role of museums in public discourse
