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In recent shows we’ve talked about museums in terms of human emotions and personalities. So is it possible for a museum to have a mid-life crisis? Science centers with their emphasis on hands-on experimentation emerged on the museum scene in the 1970s. These institutions grew rapidly, many anchoring city revitalization efforts. Science centers espoused an almost anti-museum sentiment, creating visitor experiences based on phenomena rather than collections. Science centers distinguished themselves by their approach to visitor engagement and their use of technology. But today, many museums
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