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Making Museum Collections Culturally Accessible: A Training Activity for Professionals at the National Roman Museum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study was conducted as part of an ongoing Ph.D. project at the National Roman Museum (MNR) in Rome, Italy. The project focuses on promoting mental well-being, social inclusion, and active citizenship for museum visitors, particularly those at risk of marginalization. This contribution aimed to equip MNR personnel with tools to provide inclusive educational activities that are easily applicable to every visit. The study assessed the impact of specific training activities on museum professionals’ well-being, 4 C’s skills (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity), and purpose at work. Museum professionals participated in tours of the permanent collections and were demonstrated how to use Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), an inclusive teaching and learning methodology. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The study provides insights into potential ways of enhancing the professional role of museum staff and improving the educational offer of the museum.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC)

DOI: 10.3991/ijac.v18i2.52531

Author: Eliana Maria Torre

Institution: Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Museums and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Museology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emila, Sapienza Università di Roma