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'How could anyone write an entire book on developing themes?...In this eloquent guide, Kohl offers theory, reflection, and practical techniques to improve interpretive delivery'. Read Lynda Burns' review
At Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, interpretation is woven into the landscape, inviting visitors to slow down, observe closely and discover one of New Zealand's most remarkable remnants of lowland forest.
Things to know before you start ideating and coming up with an exhibition concept (and to avoid jumping to a solution)...
'Creating an exhibition is creating a feast for our guests, rather than our favourite meal for ourselves.' Exhibition Experience Developer Murphy Peoples tells how...
How Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo used a habitat redevelopment to empower visitors to champion the natural world
Discover how a partnership programme between mana whenua and Auckland Council, Te Kete Rukuruku, demonstrates the power of names in public spaces.
Read about how Cornwall Park uses low-tech gamification to engage visitors.
Read about how Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is instilling passion in young people.
Read about Lynda's trip to Morocco with the US-based National Association of Interpretation.
Te Whare Taonga o te Ūrupa
Explore the recently opened Bolton Street Cemetery Museum in Wellington. A modern update to the interpretation telling the history of one of New Zealand's oldest cemeteries.
Explore Matariki through the lens of interpretation around the motu. Mānawatia a Matariki!
In this series explore example of interpretation experienced by INNZ abroad. In the first article explore the visitor experience and interpretation at the Roman Baths.
Sharing and showing artefacts & heirlooms:
Puhoi Cottage & Scandrett Homestead
Find out about two exhibits that introduce small-scale and low-cost displays utilising gifted objects and second-hand display 'furniture'.
