I am currently researching an assignment for the interpretation module of a
heritage management Masters degree at the Ironbridge Institute. I
aminterested to know if anyone has any ideas/good examples of/knows of a
good book on, how traditional museums with geological collections can
compete with the new purpose built science centres springing up around the
country. How can a low budget local authority museum keep up with these
interactive centres? I would also be interested to hear what you feel are
the concepts about geology that are hardest to get across to the general
public. So far the main stumbling block seems to be the enormity of the
geological time scale, few people can appreciate/understand 'millions of
years'as a concept. Anyway any comments or ideas would be very welcome.
Thank you.
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