- Interpretation centre
An interpretation centre, or interpretive centre, is an institution for dissemination of knowledge of natural or
cultural heritage . Interpretation centres are a kind of new-style museum, often associated withvisitor center 's orecomuseum s, and located in connection to cultural, historic or natural sites. [ [http://www.bookfinder.com/author/hicira-project/ Heritage Interpretation Centres, The Hicira Handbook Project] ]Interpretation centres use different means of
communication to enhance the understanding of heritage. To aid and stimulate the discovery process and the visitor's intellectual and emotional connection to heritage, the main presentation strategy tends to be user-friendly and interactive, and often use scenographic exhibitions andmultimedia programs. Many interpretation centres have temporary exhibitions related to a specific aspect of the site.An interpretation centre can be a viable solution for effective communication of heritage information in municipalities and rural areas where resources may not exist to establish a traditional, full-scale
museum , and where heritage can be an important factor for tourism development.Unlike traditional museums, interpretation centres do not usually aim to collect, conserve and study objects; they are specialized institutions for communicating the significance and meaning of heritage. They work to educate and raise awareness. Non-core jobs as conservation and
research are services usually done by specialized, external entities.ee also
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