A Study on the Application Strategies of Museum Education from the Perspective of Public History: A Case Study of the Macao Museum

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10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_4How to use a DOI?

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Public history; Macao Museum; Educational innovation; Public participation

Abstract

With the rise of the concept of “Public History” globally, the role of museums is undergoing a profound transformation, gradually shifting from traditional symbols of knowledge authority to spaces for public cultural participation and dialogue. As a historic city where Chinese and Western cultures converge, Macao possesses a unique diversity in its historical narratives. Museum collections are not only carriers of historical knowledge but also embody the construction of Macao’s social identity. This paper, from the theoretical perspective of Public History and combined with an empirical survey of museum education activities in Macao, explores the application and innovation of this concept in Macao’s museum education practice. Through literature analysis and case studies, this paper finds that Macao museums are undergoing a transformation from a “one-way communication” model to a “multi-participation” model, initially forming a public history education path with local characteristics. However, the research also reveals challenges such as uneven resource allocation, the need to improve public participation, and a relatively singular historical narrative dimension. Based on this, this paper proposes strategic directions for future development, including deepening community cooperation, constructing diversified educational models, and developing digital public communication platforms to promote the co-construction, sharing, and dissemination of Macao’s diverse culture.

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AU  - Jianming Shi
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TI  - A Study on the Application Strategies of Museum Education from the Perspective of Public History: A Case Study of the Macao Museum
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Multimedia Technology (EIMT 2026)
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