A Study on the Social Platform Functions and Roles of Museums: Focusing on Education Programs at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA)

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the roles and functions of museums as social platforms based on actor-network theory (ANT).
• Qualitative case study focusing on educational programs at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA).
• Analysis of interactions between human and non-human actors, including visitors, museum staff, educators, and exhibited materials.
• Utilization of ANT's translation process framework for analysis.
• The programs functioned as networks that connect various actors and generate public value beyond simple educational services.
• <미술관 한걸음> promoted cultural participation and social exchange among middle-aged and elderly individuals.
• <일상예찬: 함께 만드는 미술관> facilitated connections between cognitively impaired seniors, families, and institutions, fostering a caring and communicative network.