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Publication Date
9-1985
Abstract
The goals of this applied research project were to identify important issues and related design implications through the study of children's museums. Research methods included case studies, literature reviews, and interviews with national experts. The analysis generated design principles applicable to many museum types and similar environments such as zoos, aquaria and visitor's centers. This project was sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.
ISBN
0938744623
Recommended Citation
Cohen, Uriel and McMurtry, Ruth, "Museums and Children: A Design Guide" (1985). Center for Architecture and Urban Planning Research Books. 18.
https://dc.uwm.edu/caupr_mono/18
Publisher
Center for Architecture and Urban Planning Research, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
City
Milwaukee, WI
Front Pages, Synopsis, Epigraph, Table of Contents & Acknowledgements
museums_cohen_2.pdf (566 kB)
Part One: Introduction
museums_cohen_3.pdf (249 kB)
Part Two: How to Use the Book
museums_cohen_4.pdf (624 kB)
Part Three: The Issues
museums_cohen_5.pdf (773 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: The Right Location
museums_cohen_6.pdf (558 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Landmark
museums_cohen_7.pdf (420 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: A Preview
museums_cohen_8.pdf (308 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Understandable Structure
museums_cohen_9.pdf (262 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Coming and Going
museums_cohen_10.pdf (455 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Large Spaces and Small
museums_cohen_11.pdf (294 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Activity Core
museums_cohen_12.pdf (253 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Focal Point
museums_cohen_13.pdf (218 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Clear Circulation Which Overlooks
museums_cohen_14.pdf (262 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: A Visible Backstage
museums_cohen_15.pdf (168 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Distribution of Services
museums_cohen_16.pdf (589 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Outdoor Extension
museums_cohen_17.pdf (360 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Retreat
museums_cohen_18.pdf (286 kB)
Part Four: Design Principles: Pools of Light
museums_cohen_19.pdf (237 kB)
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Comments
Monograph is digitally reproduced in its entirety. Pagination gaps represent blank pages in the print version.