Sachs set about developing a program of museum education, developing what he termed the "connoisseur-scholar."

The purpose of museum education is to enhance the visitors ability to understand and appreciate museum collections.

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The "hands-on" experiences and direct sensory experiences are unique strengths of museum education.

From 1999 to the present, Hartfield has been an independent consultant in museum education and planning.

The Young Archaeologists Club programme delivered museum education to approx 3,000 students 2009-2010.

Acoustiguide gained popularity in museum education with "blockbuster" exhibitions in the 1980s.

But while nothing can replace the experience of seeing a masterpiece up close, the Web means that museum education is no longer geographically restricted.

The 264,000-square-foot addition will house the museum's modern and contemporary galleries, including space for photography, film, video and architecture and museum education.

Understanding of the effectiveness of museum education will be improved further and best practice built into education programmes.