Describes "Mystery in Progress," a traveling exhibit which traces the development of Predynastic Egypt. The exhibit provides a time line for Predynastic Egypt, depicts the history of the Hierakonpolis expedition, documents the formation of Egypt's first centralized nation state, and summarizes the emergence of a unified Egypt. (LS)

Presents an overview of the development of an electronic interactive multimedia guide to the Museum of Dion (Greece) that provides information about archaeological exhibits. Collection and processing of raw materials is described, including text, photography, and digitalization; and the selection of Macintosh hardware and HyperCard software is…

Increasingly, some urban history museums are facing the challenge of reaching out to and serving growingly diversified populations. Described here is the Museum of London's "The Peopling of London," which recognizes the history and contributions of immigrant communities and their descendants, and the planning for the exhibition. (LZ)

Describes the recent trend of establishing theater companies in science museums and zoos. Provides a brief history of science museums. Emphasizes that modern science museums and zoos are interactive. Examines the American Zoo as a model. Presents an overview of two museum theater groups and describes some of the current popular shows at other…

Study of the science museum exhibit preference of upper elementary children and adults found that girls were more likely than boys to use puzzles and exhibits focusing on the human body and boys were more likely to use computers and exhibits illustrating physical science principles. Contains 56 references. (Author/MKR)

Provides an overview of the facility, collection, and programs of the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. The museum's computerized library is described, including hardware, interface, television or radio program viewing/listening services available to the public, and highlights of the collection. (MES)

Baltimore Learning Network is a community-based coalition embracing the aquarium, science center, and zoo; museums; libraries; government agencies; voluntary organizations; and individuals. The network's aim is identifying interests and talents in young people and nurturing them for lifelong learning. The network plans to integrate schoolwork and…

Discusses the use of multimedia in museums and galleries by curators as information systems and by artists as a medium for creative expression. Topics include properties of multimedia; types of information systems; the level of participant involvement; active media; interactive systems; and immersive systems. (four references) (LRW)

Describes a new exhibit initiative at the American Indian Archeological Institute (Washington, Connecticut), which seeks to relate Algonkian peoples' historical and contemporary art forms to each other and to the ongoing cultural context from which they spring. Describes exhibit sections: land, exchange, clay, living spaces, corn, deer, and…

Asks whether museums successfully create impressions in young children that encourage continuing participation in learning and leisure. Finds that most young children have a limited or misguided conception of museums based on a single direct experience or on an isolated secondary source. Notes other findings of direct interest to art educators.…

A survey of 129 science and technology-related centers and museums revealed a shortage of polymer chemistry exhibits. Describes those displays that do exist and suggests possibilities for future displays and exhibits. Contains 23 references. (WRM)

Developed and tested a method for measuring viewers' comprehension of a museum exhibit. Results with 30 undergraduate students show agreement among participants on the importance of base units and the ranking of subtopics, but there was less agreement on overall exhibit focus. (SLD)

A California superintendent explains how Santa Barbara County Education Office created its Beyond Tolerance Educational Center-a nonprofit, self-sustaining organization dedicated to combating and preventing hate and intolerance and instilling compassion for all people. All eighth-graders visit the Simon Weisenthal Museum of Tolerance. (MLH)

Teaching units were developed by the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology for visiting students. Using these units as an evaluation instrument, students' written responses were analyzed to gain insight into student understanding and attitudes toward radiation issues and to explore whether the exhibition may successfully convey scientific…

Describes generations and experiences of an exhibition presented in Spring 1998 at the Oldenburg Museum of Natural History and Pre-History. Discusses the thematic leitmotiv of this exhibition which was to present experiments from the history of physics as a cultural activity. Describes how reconstructions of historical experimental set-ups were…