Self-Esteem and the Museum (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 3)

In this episode, we pick up with the ideas presented in John Falk's book "The Value of Museums," and consider how museums and museum programming are uniquely positioned to tap into visitor's primal need for social interaction. Key takeaways include:  How our need to be successful in social situations is directly proportional to our self-esteem How we perceive museum visits in relation to our social status The hugely significant finding from Dr. Falk's research that supports the work of children's programs in museums For links to the resources mentioned, visit modernmuseumeducation.com/bookshelf. Interested in working with Rachel directly? Find out more at modernmuseumeducation.com/services. For a full transcript and show notes, visit modernmuseumeducation.com/podcast/005.