Spatial aspects of the interpretation of cultural heritage

Exhibitions on cultural heritage benefit from strategic spatial design that enhances educational quality through subconscious viewer engagement. Key factors include site context, authenticity, narrative-driven scenarios, and atmospheric 'warm-up' and 'cool-down' spaces. A comparative analysis of three exhibitions—Hardangervidda National Park (Norway), Kongernes Jelling visitor center (Denmark), and the Scottish National Museum’s Wester Kittochside site—revealed that powerful storytelling and spatial continuity improve interpretive outcomes. These findings guide professionals in crafting exhibition spaces that blend architectural form with informative content, aligning with broader trends toward immersive heritage presentation.

Sedlacek, J., Matějka, D., Fialová, Z., & Klepárník, R. (2022). Spatial aspects of the interpretation of cultural heritage. Muzeológia a Kultúrne Dedičstvo, 10(4), 89–113. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.46284/mkd.2021.10.4.6