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Visitor Research & Evaluation

Reports & Publications

VRE research and evaluation studies are designed to inform the Exploratorium's educational and cultural practices, as well as influence learning in informal environments and in the museum field worldwide. Below we provide access to all of our book chapters, journal articles and reports.

Filtered by: Matter/World

Heat and Temperature: Front End Evaluation Report PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Front-end • Year: 1999
E&M First Impression Interview Report PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Front-end • Year: 1998
Magnetic Labyrinth PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 2005
Spinning Blackboard PDF File
Author(s): Nina Hido, Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 2002
Floating in Copper PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 2001
Adjustable Paything PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 2000
Air Rings Interview Study PDF File
Author(s): Sarah Rezny, Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 2000
Thermal Impressions Interview and Observational Studies PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 1999
Fog Chamber Interview Results Label: Photo of Fog on Golden Gate Bridge PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 1999
Skillets Visitor Observation Study PDF File
Author(s): Joshua Gutwill • Project: Matter/World • Study: Formative • Year: 1999

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