Community 360°: Reframing Museum Education as Participation. The Case of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

Many museums are increasingly adopting a social museology framework, positioning participation as a key educational strategy to strengthen ties with local communities. This paper examines participatory practices in art museums through the case study of Community 360°, a program developed by the Muse...

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Autores: Abellán Reina, Judith, Canals Ossul, Alejandra, Feliu, Maria, 1980-
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/225208
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/225208
Access Level:acceso embargado
Palabra clave:Educació
Museus
Participació social
Catalunya
Education
Museums
Social participation
Catalonia
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Sumario:Many museums are increasingly adopting a social museology framework, positioning participation as a key educational strategy to strengthen ties with local communities. This paper examines participatory practices in art museums through the case study of Community 360°, a program developed by the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) in Spain. From a site-specific perspective, the initiative serves as both an educational project and an evaluation tool for building relationships and alliances with the museum’s local stakeholders. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes the discourses and perceptions of those involved, assessing the museum’s role and relevance within its surrounding communities. Ultimately, the research demonstrates the potential of participatory museum education to transform museums into spaces of social care and offers insights into more community-oriented, collaborative, and sustainable models of museum practice.