The Importance of Children’s Museum Design in Nurturing Creativity and Child Development

Sanaz Rahimlou¹

1) The Master of Interior Architecture, Department of Architecture and Building, Faculty of Al-Zahra, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tabriz, Iran

IOI Code : XGZK-HHHBB
Publication : 7th International Conference on Applied Researches in Science & Engineering (7carse.com)
Abstract :
    Children are valuable citizens who have the right to appropriate and high-quality learning experiences. Children’s museums are a symbol of how a community treats and respects children. As one of the methods of informal learning, children’s museum is different from other museums due to important educational functions. children’s museums are places where children learn through play and exploration in environments designed just for them. museums are prepared in a manner to draw the attention of children. It aims to create a learning environment for children that best suits their growth and development needs. In this way, the intelligence and personal development of children are ensured through play. The aim of this article is to the importance of children’s museum design in nurturing creativity and child development. The period children is an important stage in the development of children because if the conditions and environment for children are suitable for development during this period, children can significantly improve their creativity, thinking ability, and practical ability. Therefore, the foundation of the children’s museum is to respect the development needs of children. These museums incorporate many activities and contribute to the mental, physical, affective, and social development of children.

Keywords : children’s museum nurturing creativity child development learning environment thinking ability play