Science museums and learning culture: An overview of science museums’ roles in supporting science learning in Thailand

This article aims to provide an overview of how science museums endorse a science learning culture in Thailand, alongside the question of whether it is possible for Thai science museums to advocate cultural learning and promote people's motivation to learn. The article examines general views on informal science learning culture in Thailand and presents a case study of Thai visitors’ learning behaviours at the Science Museum, one of the five science museums under the National Science Museum in Thailand. The discussion shows that the Thai Science Museum has developed some successful approaches to engage its audiences, yet still faces some challenges, especially in presenting topics that extend beyond the formal school science curriculum, including technologies derived from Thai traditional wisdom and their applications in everyday life.