3.2 Spaces of Engagement

Main goal: understand the links between multiple spaces, multimodal narratives, multiple curatorial strategiesàmultiple forms of engagement of audiences.

3.2.1 Where is The Storytelling?
Case Study: Types of Museum Storytelling

When evaluating the space of a museum for locations of storytelling, certain questions come to mind: 
  • Where and what are the locations, features and interactions that can convey narrative in a museum? 
  • What physical aspects of the museum convey museum narratives?
The example below is from The National Gallery of Ireland. This picture of the museum space provides a snapshot of the opportunities for different types of storytelling, be it digital or physical. Click on the interactive hotspots below to find examples of how storytelling is conveyed.


After reading the descriptions above, do the exercise below to create a summary of the sites for storytelling.

Exercise: Creating a summary of "Where is the Storytelling?"