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Archaeological parks provide hypothetical reconstructions that allow the general public a better historical understanding. This paper presents the case of an underwater museum, Kaş Archaeopark, which incorporates interpretative reconstructions of the Uluburun shipwreck site and its cargo. The project emphasized three outcomes of the creation of an underwater museum: education through nautical archaeology training, recreational diving as a means to raise public awareness, and research through experimental archaeology projects. Overall, the Kaş Archaeopark has improved knowledge and awareness of heritage preservation in both the local and diving communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the preservation of cultural heritage in Astra National Museum Complex in Sibiu, Romania. Topics discussed include cultural assets in the open-air museum, such as the mural paintings and artefacts, collaboration with Danish School of Conservation for measuring temperature, relative humidity, volatile organic compounds and ozone, using organic acids and ozone samplers in the storeroom, and monitoring ultraviolet radiation and visible radiation with the help of sensors by measuring the wavelengths.

This practice-based paper discusses an approach to an innovative collaborative pilot project between Beamish Museum, The Living Museum of the North, and an Occupational Therapist. The “Men's Group” was developed in response to a growing need in the community for more opportunities for men to engage in activities to help combat isolation and mental and physical health issues. Despite the accumulation of qualitative data which indicated a hugely positive impact upon the well-being of the men who attended, this pilot highlighted deficiencies in previous approaches to evaluate and communicate such findings with others. It has since led to further explorations of more appropriate methodologies and key learning outcomes for both partners involved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]