I consider that natural history dioramas are one of
the most effective museum exhibit genres for the
teaching and learning of many aspects of biology.
Dioramas have been, until recently, a rather
neglected area of museum exhibits in countries like
the UK, but a renaissance is beginning for them and
for their educational importance in contributing to
people’s understanding of the natural world. They
can reach a wide audience and increase access to
biological knowledge.
The value of natural history collections continues
to grow as habitats disappear, geological
and paleontological sites are destroyed, or as
species become extinct.

• Animals and plants in natural history dioramas in museums: specimens or objects?

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