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List members may be interested to know about the Visitor Studies Group Summer Seminar - What's new?

What’s New? –

Find out how Visitor Studies has informed the development of two new exhibitions, visit the galleries and discuss new methods in an intimate interactive workshop.

Bristol, M-Shed and At-Bristol

Wednesday 20th July 2011

9.45am - 2.00pm

http://www.visitors.org.uk/node/434

Not only a great opportunity to visit two new galleries and meet those involved in developing them, the seminar will allow participants to explore and question the visitor consultation and research methods that helped shape them.

·       Join Vicky Chappell on a tour of the newly-opened M-Shed as she discusses the formative work conducted in process of redeveloping this important local museum.

·       Helen Featherstone will showcase the formative work undertaken in the development of 60 interactive exhibits for At-Bristol's All About Us exhibition.

·       Share your latest and most innovative Visitor Studies tools and techniques in a creative workshop led by Karen Bultitude. Bring along an example of a tool, device or question that you've recently discovered to discuss in the workshop.

Price includes entry fees to exhibitions, so you can take the afternoon to explore further. 
The seminar will offer something for all levels of experience

This is designed to be an intimate seminar for a limited number of participants - registration will close once places are booked.

VSG members and concessions* £30             Non-members £40

Including lunch    * Concession = Full-time students, Unwaged, Retired

Session Details

M Shed is an exciting and innovative new museum for Bristol (opening 17^th June 2011). Thought-provoking and fun, M Shed explores the city’s history from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Stories about the city and its people have been discovered through working with experts and communities – a process that will continue for the life of the museum. Rich collections of objects, art and archives will also play an important part in bringing those stories to life.

At-Bristol has recently opened its All About Us gallery, a new £1.5 million interactive exhibition. The All About Us experience has over 50 new hands-on exhibits including a vein viewer, high speed camera and live lab. Visitor research and user testing informed the development of these interactives, experiences that focus on the science behind what it is to be human.

Plus!  Special offer coinciding with the BIG (British Interactive Group) Bristol Event…

·       Any VSG participant can select an afternoon session at BIG on 20^th July and attend for free

·       Any VSG participant interested in attending more of BIG can join during the event for the concessionary rate.

·       Anyone registered for the BIG Event can also join the VSG seminar for the concessionary rate.

The BIG event runs from afternoon of Wed 20^th July to Fri 22^nd. More details at http://www.big.uk.com/bigevent

You can find out more about VSG and register online:
http://www.visitors.org.uk/node/434

Sofie Davis

Interpretation Developer

Planning and Design Consulting

Natural History Museum

Tel: +44 (0)207 942 5317