A Study of Impressions of Exhibits, Visitor Attributes and Travel Routes

Survey and Analysis of the Chiba City Science Museum

Abstract

This study explored how science museums serve diverse age groups, not just children, but also as entertainment hubs. It examined how visitor behavior and exhibit classification relate to viewer numbers. Additionally, it compared actual movement routes with participants' recollections, finding that experiential exhibits attract more viewers when experienced with companions. The number of visitors varied based on exhibit classifications, influencing spatial dynamics. Interaction duration with exhibits differed when participants moved with companions, impacting how routes were remembered.