Burlington County Historical Society

The Burlington County Historical Society will evaluate and improve a current interactive history exhibit, "The How Family at Home," by incorporating themes, materials, and activities for self-directed, child-centered learning. Improvements will be made possible through the hiring of a museum education consultant to help staff assess the current experience, then plan and begin test improvements to educational opportunities for young learners. By improving the educational structure and providing supportive engagement activities, the museum can build on its earlier momentum to provoke creative play, capture children's interests in history from an early age, and cultivate life-long learners. The museum will assess success through evaluation criteria established by the educational consultant and tested iteratively during the project until the final formats are chosen and presented to the public.