A Museum Without Walls

Graphical Abstract

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery strives to provide a hub for play-based science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) learning experiences in rural southeastern Ohio. The museum works to develop meaningful connections between preK–12 schools, community nonprofit organizations, local STEAM professionals, and university outreach programs.

Abstract

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (OVMoD) strives to provide a hub for play-based science, technology, engineering, art, and math STEAM learning experiences in rural southeastern Ohio, and create reciprocal, collaborative relationships that bridge the gap between formal and informal learning environments. The museum works to develop meaningful connections between preK–12 schools, community nonprofit organizations, local STEAM professionals, and university outreach programs.

Keywords:

• Informal Education
• Middle School
• High School

Author Contributions

Jennifer Parsons ([email protected]) is executive director of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in Athens, Ohio.

Sara L. Hartman ([email protected]) is an assistant professor of early childhood education at Ohio University and is board president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.

Jennifer Hines-Bergmeier ([email protected]) is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Ohio University and is a board member and past president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.

Christie Truly ([email protected]) is vice president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Jennifer Parsons

Jennifer Parsons ([email protected]) is executive director of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in Athens, Ohio.

Sara L. Hartman

Sara L. Hartman ([email protected]) is an assistant professor of early childhood education at Ohio University and is board president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.

Jennifer Hines-Bergmeier

Jennifer Hines-Bergmeier ([email protected]) is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Ohio University and is a board member and past president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.

Christie Truly

Christie Truly ([email protected]) is vice president of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.