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I just re-read some comments about wait time at exhibits and  interactives.  
Although we all know that people often spend just a few  seconds at an 
exhibit, I was surprised by the comment that one museum designed  exhibits for a 
90-second experience, with the intent (I think) of minimizing  wait time. On the 
other hand, isn't there value in spending a significant amount  of time at an 
interactive, like minutes instead of seconds.  Are science  centers supposed to 
be all action (90 seconds here, 90 seconds there) and no  thinking?  

Robert L.  Russell, Ph.D.

Principal, Learning Experience  Design
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(202) 997-5539

Science Advisor, Celebra la  Ciencia 
Self-Reliance  Foundation
www.celebralaciencia.org


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