Parents' Needs and Perceptions Regarding Children's Learning in Museums for Preschool Children Aged 3-6

Family visitors are an essential visiting group in museums. Museum visits hold significant implications for children's cognitive, skill, and emotional development. For preschool children aged 3-6, parents serve as the primary guides and companions during museum visits. This study focuses on the parents of preschool children aged 3-6, conducting a research on their perceptions and needs regarding children's learning in museums. It comprehensively analyzes the educational motivations, parents' roles, expectations for children's gains, and problems and confusions encountered during museum visits. Some suggestions are provided for museums to better serve this group.