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VALENTE, Maria Esther Alvarez. O Museu de Ciência: espaço da história da ciência. Ciência educ. [online]. 2005, vol.11, n.01, pp.53-62. ISSN 1516-7313.

The article is bringsa reflection on the science museum focusinged on its educational dimension. The discussion is about the approach of the interpretation ofn scientific themes and objects, both presented in the museum’s exhibitions, in order to promote the public’s understanding of science. Starting mainly in the second half of the twentieth century, communication occurred in Science Museums and more precisely in Science Centres, with presentations focused, exclusively on the scientific phenomena. What results is a knowledge without historical foundations. Instead we propose another approach based on the history of science perspective. It opens up the interpretation ofn the intangible aspectsside of the objects as well asand the cold information. It emphasisesis the act of scientificce creation, the process of science knowledge and its relationship with man and society. The new approach will help people give significance to the scientific contents.

Palabras clave : Education in Science Museum; Non Formal Education; Education and History of Science.

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