The “Why a Museum?” working paper has outlined the Dawson City Museum’s (DCM) roles over time as a tourist attraction, heritage resource, year-round employer, identity builder, community hub, and a community resource more broadly in relation to government policy and community action. The findings have reflected past research with some key differences, demonstrated the significanceContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Conclusion”
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Why a Museum?: Additional Factors and Interconnectivity (Part nine)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, continuing the discussion with a reflection on additional factors of significance and interconnectivity. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Factors beyond policy and community Within this paper and the Dawson CityContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Additional Factors and Interconnectivity (Part nine)”
Why a Museum?: Discussion and Reflection on Past Research (Part eight)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, beginning the discussion with a reflection on past research. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Discussion From a policy perspective, the are a multiplicity of uses for museums (Bennett 1995). TheContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Discussion and Reflection on Past Research (Part eight)”
Why a Museum?: Community Resource (Part seven)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the Museum’s role broadly as a community resource. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Community Resource (Undefined) The idea that museums are or can be a community resource intersectsContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Community Resource (Part seven)”
Why a Museum?: Community Hub (Part six)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the Museum’s role as a kind of community hub. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Community Hub Community hubs are public spaces that offer a range of services whereContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Community Hub (Part six)”
Why a Museum?: Identity Building (Part five)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the Museum’s role in identity building. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Identity Building Museums have a role in (re)defining and reflecting identity within their communities because, as notedContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Identity Building (Part five)”
Why a Museum?: Year-Round Employer (Part four)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on one of the Museum’s most important roles within its community – that is, as an employer. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Year-Round Employer The development of direct employmentContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Year-Round Employer (Part four)”
Why a Museum?: Heritage Resources and Implicit Value (Part 3)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the perceived value of museums as heritage resources. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Heritage Resource (Implicit?) Amongst those who work and volunteer in museums, there is often anContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Heritage Resources and Implicit Value (Part 3)”
Why a Museum?: Tourist Attraction (Part two)
This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time, focusing on its creation and continued use as a tourist attraction. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part One) Tourist Attraction The Dawson City Museum’s earliest role was to be a site for tourists. In the 1950s, community members were workingContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Tourist Attraction (Part two)”
Why a Museum?: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one)
The Dawson City Museum project asks – How has the Dawson City Museum (DCM) evolved in relation to government policy and community action? We are taking two approaches to answering the question. First, we are considering the data chronologically to discuss the evolution of the Museum over time. Second, we have developed key themes related to policy and community.Continue reading “Why a Museum?: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one)”