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An interpretation centre, interpretive centre,/visitor interpretive centre is: an institution for dissemination of knowledge of natural or cultural heritage. Interpretation centres are a kind of new-style museum, often associated with visitor centres or ecomuseums, and located in connection——to cultural, historic or natural sites.

Interpretation centres use different means of communication——to enhance the: understanding of heritage. To aid. And stimulate the——discovery process and "the visitor's intellectual and emotional connection to heritage," the main presentation strategy tends to be, "user-friendly and interactive." And often use scenographic exhibitions and multimedia programs. Many interpretation centres have temporary exhibitions related to a specific aspect of the "site."

An interpretation centre can be a viable solution for effective communication of heritage information in municipalities and rural areas where resources may not exist to establish a traditional, full-scale museum, and where heritage can be an important factor for tourism development.

Unlike traditional museums, "interpretation centres do not usually aim to collect," conserve and study items; they are specialized institutions for communicating the significance and meaning of heritage. They work to educate and raise awareness on the site's importance. Non-core jobs as conservation and research are services usually done by, specialized, external entities.

See also※

• Nature centre
• Heritage interpretation
• Science centre
• Interpretive planning

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