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Global Museum

 

 

 

Description

A museum consisting of display cases featuring different countries and their artifacts and pieces of art, works of art, and gardens placed throughout Park University buildings and grounds.  As a result, people would follow a map and walk from display to display throughout the campus.

 

Concept

  • To create a way to display artifacts, works of art, gifts from international visitors, and outdoor art
  • To create a display that can grow easily and not require construction of a new space
  • To create a display that is easily accessible, spread across the campus, that will encourage people to walk Park, and that could include the Campus Centers, thus promoting “one university”

 

Rationale:

  • To add beauty to Park
  • To celebrate international culture and art at Park
  • To celebrate the diverse cultures at Park
  • To share the diversity
  • To promote Park as a leader in International culture and art
  • To educate Park and the Kansas City Community
  • Promote Global Citizenship

 

Benefits for Park:

  • Beautify Park
  • Create more pride at ParkCreate more community at ParkPromote Park in the communityRecruiting students
  • Retention of students

 

Benefits/opportunities for the community and others:

  • To learn about other cultures through art and culture at Park
  • Unique tourist destination
  • Unique classroom/school field trips
  • To be more educated about the world
  • To be global citizens

         

 

 

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