Role of Methods of Interpretation in Heritage & Culture Industry

The interpretations used in travel and tourism industry  involves the language and the meaning associated with it which can deliver the importance of the site to various tourists through media and other sources of providing information. In other words, we can say interpretation is making tourists understand the importance and meaning of the heritage site. This passing of information is necessary as it helps the tourist to understand hidden meanings on various sites and by this they can appreciate the site more. This can be done by various published literature available on the net or by tourist guides which can tell the importance of each and every thing about that heritage and can also share interesting stories regarding the heritage sites. But the authorities have to make sure that the information provided is correct and right to best of their knowledge. Sharing or passing of wrong information can defame the site or even the state or country. Hence, the staff and other stakeholders should be trained properly so that they provide only verifiable information.

The choice of interpretation techniques are influenced by various factors like demography of visitors, type of museum, context etc. There are various interpretation techniques such as role plays, reading material, shows etc. The interpretation technique used in giving information depends upon the type of art that is being displayed. The authorities discuss and come up with the best technique which provides the full information and knowledge about the work of art. In some cases a show or video might be suitable to convey the meaning but it some a simple document would be enough to convey what the work of art means. Various sources of interpretation are websites, shows, films guides etc.

With respect to Science Museum and V&A museum, the methods of their interpretation techniques are different. Some of the differences which are between the interpretations in these museums are mentioned below:

• 1. The mode of interpretation in Science museum is in the form of booklets, brochures, scientific shows, various writings and manuals whereas in V&A it is in the form of drama, audio-visual shows, curators helping the people, various guides showing tourists around the museum, and other shows in a the are by which audience can know the rich history behind the museum
  
• 2.  The environment in both the museums is quite different because of their interpretation techniques. The environment of science museum is calm because the interpretation is in the form of readings like manuals, brochure, various signs and labels. In V&A museum the environment is vibrant because the interpretation is by talks between the people and their guides and various shows that are happening around.
  
• 3.  The target audience of both the museums is quite different and hence this makes interpretation techniques also different for them. In science museum the people with interest in science viz. physics, biology etc. and technology comes in whereas in V&A museum people with interest in art and sculptures come in.
  

Both the museums are quite different in what they offer to the public and hence the interpretation techniques are different. Staff of the both the museums work hard to make sure that tourists find their museums interesting and have positive experience in the museum.

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