Museums and archives as educational institutions
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission deadline
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG4 - Quality Education.
Museums and archives are increasingly recognized as dynamic spaces for learning, dialogue, and critical engagement. As educational institutions, they play a vital role in shaping public understanding of history, culture, and identity. Recent developments in museum pedagogy and archival outreach highlight the growing intersections between education and curatorial practice.
This Collection invites interdisciplinary scholarship that examines museums and archives as sites of formal and informal education, exploring their pedagogical strategies, social responsibilities, and transformative potential. We welcome contributions from history, cultural studies, education studies, museum and curatorial studies, and related fields.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Museum Pedagogy and Learning: Theories and practices of museum education; gamification; dialogical and participatory approaches.
- Archives in Education: Using archival materials in teaching; digital archives and open access for learners.
- Curriculum and Collaboration: Partnerships between museums, schools, and universities; co-created educational programs.
- Inclusivity, Accessibility and Community-Centred Education: Strategies for engaging diverse audiences; addressing barriers to participation.
- Digital Dimensions: Virtual exhibitions, immersive technologies (VR, AR and MR), online learning platforms, social media, AI, and the role of technology in museum education.
- Critical and Decolonial Approaches: Challenging dominant narratives; integrating marginalized voices into educational programming.
- Sustainability and Climate Education: Museums, archives and Education for Sustainable Development (SDG).
- Creative Practices: Artistic interventions and storytelling as educational tools in museums and archives.
We particularly encourage work that bridges theory and practice and amplifies perspectives from underrepresented communities.
