The Manchester Museum: A case study of a volcano themed public event

Anna Bunney; Hannah-Lee Chalk; Amanda Edwards; David Gelsthorpe; Bryan Sitch

The Manchester Museum: A case study of a volcano themed public event

Anna Bunney, Hannah-Lee Chalk, Amanda Edwards, David Gelsthorpe, Bryan Sitch

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Abstract

It is often difficult to inspire the public about igneous rocks. This case study of a public activity day shows that through working with a range of partners, innovative ideas can bring the subject alive. Experts with objects to handle talked to the public about eruptions and volcanoes, with eruption demonstrations, hands on activities, explosions and artists workshops taking place throughout the day.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	467-472
Number of pages	6
Journal	Geological Curator
Volume	8
Issue number	10
Publication status	Published - Dec 2008

Keywords

volcano
museum
public engagement

UN SDGs

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The Manchester Museum: A case study of a volcano themed public event

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