2023-09-122023-09-12https://onesearch.museumsiam.org/handle/search/23968[cover](https://repository.museumsiam.org/bitstreams/8c79698c-9fbb-4de9-ab3a-6687b0f7411f/download)Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: Who we were, who we are, who we might become -- The nature of visits to cultural institutions -- Time, flow, and the unit of analysis -- Defining the museum effect -- Expanding the museum effect to other cultural institutions and events -- How to enhance the museum effect -- Investigating the museum effect and other research in cultural institutions -- A final word201 p.Museums--Educational aspectsMuseums--Social aspectsLibraries and educationLibraries--Social aspectsEducation--Social aspectsArts and societyCommunity lifeMuseums and communityLibraries and communityAM7.S63 2014Museum in GeneralThe museum effect : how museums, libraries, and cultural institutions educate and civilize society