Aninterpretation centre,interpretive centre, orvisitor interpretive centre is an institution for dissemination of knowledge ofnatural orcultural heritage. Interpretation centres are a kind of new-style museum, often associated withvisitor centres orecomuseums, and located in connection to cultural,historic or natural sites.[1][2]
Interpretation centres use different means ofcommunication 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 usescenographic exhibitions andmultimedia programs. Many interpretation centres have temporary exhibitions related to a specific aspect of the site.[3][4]
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-scalemuseum, and where heritage can be an important factor for tourism development.[3][4]
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 asconservation andresearch are services usually done by specialized, external entities.[3][4]
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