Exploring Innovative Paths for Ecological Scene Exhibitions in Chinese Natural History Museum
Keywords:
Natural History Museum, Ecological Scenes, Narrative Exhibitions, Local Ecology, Technology-EnabledAbstract
Natural ecological scene exhibitions serve as a crucial bridge between natural museums and the public. Their significance extends beyond showcasing species to creating an integrated natural narrative stage that combines science, storytelling, and interactivity. Taking lakes and mountain forest ecosystems in the North China Plain as research samples, this paper analyzes current issues in ecological exhibitions, such as a lack of authenticity, weak local characteristics, and superficial application of technology. Based on this, three innovative directions are proposed: redefining species exhibition logic through ecological relationship visualization to transform isolated species data into dynamic energy flow networks. Enhancing the uniqueness of scenes via local ecological memory to explore regional culture and evolutionary mysteries in North China ecosystems. Expanding narrative dimensions by applying spatiotemporal folding technology to combine virtual and real elements, promoting temporal extension and in-depth interaction in ecological scene presentations. The goal of this research is to provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for the transformation of ecological scene roles from specimen collections to ecological narrative carriers in natural museums. Through this strategy, it aims to shift science education from mere knowledge transfer to fostering ecological empathy.
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