Interpretation and Programming: Fostering Learning in Museums

Writing is one of my favorite activities and I served as the Interpretive Writing Fellow at the Indianapolis Zoo where I had the opportunity to practice written interpretation. I researched and updated information on the exhibit graphics to ensure accuracy and relevancy. I also wrote for deliverables distributed to guests and members of the Zoo, including newsletters and program souvenirs. One of my proudest accomplishments as the Interpretive Writing Fellow at the Indianapolis Zoo was the production of a sponsored interpretive graphic panel, which I was able to conceptualize, research, and write for the Flights of Fancy exhibit at the Zoo.

 

I also had the opportunity to stretch my writing muscles and improve my skills at writing interpretive content for different audiences and topics as the New Century Curatorial Intern at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. I researched and wrote 17 interpretive text panels, content for 4 digital slideshows, and 36 interpretive object labels in the “Residential to Presidential: 150 Years with the Harrison’s” exhibit which explores the history of the historic home of President Benjamin Harrison. I worked with an exhibit team of four people and the Collections & Exhibit committee to effectively conceptualize and design the content used in the exhibit. The successful completion of such a large project is one of the things I am most proud of from my experience as a graduate student.