In this project, we researched the engagement and retention of visitors at The British Museum, specifically in the Enlightenment Gallery (Room 1). Our findings are based on data gathered from interviews with subject matter experts, visitor observation, and visitor survey responses. We used a custom computer program, observational notes, and a survey deployed through Qualtrics. Through this, we were able to evaluate the efficacy of exhibit design on visitor engagement, information retention, and the associated how and why. We then used our findings to make recommendations for museums in general, our sponsor The British Museum, and for any future gallery evaluation projects. In the supplemental materials booklet, we supplied the code for the tracking program and the questions in our survey.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ilyanok, Maryna
• Smith, Maxwell
• Westfall, Nathaniel
• Ball, Henry

Subject

• Culture
• Inclusion
• Community
• Learning
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 118090
• E-project-030124-082400

Advisor

• Golding, Dominic
• Boucher-Yip, Esther
• Stanlick, Sarah Eliza

Year

• 2024

Center

• London, England Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• The British Museum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 - Quality Education
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date created

• 2024-03-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-030124-082400

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-04-22