Science Museums and the Popularization of Science in Brazil

Abstract

We analyzed the role and importance of the popularization of science in science museums, and its perspectives in Brazil, from the experience we have developed over the years in the Espaço Ciência Viva ; and our participation, observations and studies related to the popularization of science in other science museums and science centers in Brazil and abroad. From an analysis of the historical environment that started in the early 1980’s, to a new era of popularization of science in Brazil and abroad, we briefly evaluate its current state in Brazil and make some considerations on popularization of science, which we need to support for the future economic and social development of our country.

Keywords

• Brazil
• cultural history
• economic development
• education
• museums
• policy