Now this is a headline to start the morning off right.
Really good post from the Museum 2.0 blog referring to “…two thriving adult science programs, one at the Dana Centre at the London Science Museum, the other Cafe Scientifique, at a pub in Denver. Both of these programs provide standard public lecture fare with a twist: shorter presentations, more active crowd participation, and a general attitude of a social night out rather than a learning opportunity. Oh, and one other thing. They both involve (optional) alcohol.”
More at WIRED, too: “Science Cafés Tap Nation’s Fascination With Research and Discoveries.”
As Nina at Museum 2.0 says, why not bring the social networking science / art bar scene into the museum? We go on and on about “engaging” our audience, and then tend to miss the boat. Their boat. “Running a bar and hosting evening events of this nature can usher in the coveted “date” audience, connect participants to one another (potentially form the base of a strong membership program), and bring a community together around museum content.”
Cheers.
