Interpretive Signage: Principles and Practice
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Virtual tours

Using the knowledge and skills you have developed through this web site, critically evaluate the signs featured in the virtual tours below. Issues you should pay particular attention to include:

  • Content
  • Use of interpretive techniques
  • Readability
  • Use of illustrations
  • Overall appearance
  • Placement
  • Accessibility
Where necessary, provide suggestions for how the signs could be improved.

Example National Museum of Australia, Canberra
Example Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Example Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania
Example Strahan Visitor Centre, Tasmania
Example Sciencentre, Brisbane
(The Sciencentre targets families and school groups. Note this when evaluating sign placement and content.)