2025/03/31 by Andrea Bandelli · 1 voice
Arts and Humanities · #Museums and Cultural Heritage
paper · pdf · doi:10.22323/2.24010705
openalex publication_date 2025/03/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/16
This review examines “Cultivating Futures Thinking in Museums”, a new collection of case studies edited by Kristen Alford. The book presents a diverse range of global examples — from the Museum of the Future in Dubai to the District Six Museum in Cape Town — illustrating how museums can cultivate “futures literacy” among visitors and communities. The anthology highlights creative approaches to navigating uncertainty, climate challenges, and social inequities, positioning museums as active participants in shaping collective futures. Particularly relevant for science communication audiences, the book showcases how science centers and museums are evolving beyond traditional roles, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and fostering proactive approaches to global challenges.