Spontaneous Interpretive Encounters

These resources explore techniques for spontaneous interpretive encounters such as roving interpretation, discovery carts, and information stations. Click here to return to the chapter menu.

Video: Fur trader spontaneous interpretation

A first-person character interpreter presents a spontaneous program at the fur trading post at Colonial Michilimackinac, Michigan.

Video: Touch tank spontaneous interpretation

Master of Science student Shelby Boyer interprets spontaneously with visitors at touch tanks during an open house at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, California.

Video: Discovery cart interpretation

Educator Christopher Newell demonstrates the use of “The Bison: American Icon” discovery cart at The Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Connecticut.