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December 19, 2025Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public MediaOpen Access

The Reshaping Role of Western Museums in the Context of Public Engagement

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OZOwen Xingjian Zhang

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Literature analysis reveals a shift in Western museums towards inclusivity and participatory spaces, indicating tensions with institutional authority.

Key Points

  • This research examines the ongoing transformation of Western museums and their relationship with public engagement.
  • Literature analysis
  • Case studies examining the transformation of Western museums
  • Critical analysis of successes and limitations of the transformation
  • Western museums are shifting from collection-centered institutions to participatory public spaces.
  • The transformation reflects ongoing negotiations rather than true democratization.
  • Tensions remain between cultural authority and public involvement in museums.

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Owen Xingjian Zhang (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69449a892f0218eca9508406https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2026.hz30712
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