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September 18, 2025Prism

Finding common ground: Engendering a sense of belonging in museum exhibition spaces

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MMMoya McFadzean

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This article reflects on community engagement through exhibitions in Melbourne's museum, highlighting challenges and successes in fostering belonging.

Key Points

  • Belonging in museums fosters trust, safety, and inclusivity, enhancing visitor experiences.
  • The concept of belonging includes acknowledging both presence and absence, challenging assumptions of comfort.
  • Recent exhibitions at Melbourne's Immigration Museum showcase efforts to cultivate individual and collective belonging.
  • The journey toward inclusivity involves recognizing ongoing challenges and learning from both successes and stumbles.

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Moya McFadzean (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462db31b076d99fa62a79https://doi.org/10.24199/ersd7150
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