
Museum of Doubt
A modest manifesto by a science curator
- On beauty, complexity & vulnerability of science
- A bold vision on the future of science museums
- Bridges science, art, and society through critical reflection
- An ode to doubt as a scientific and civic virtue
“This is a place where different voices and ideas meet, inspiring visitors through the unexpected plurality of meanings and interactions presented in the different themes and the way they are displayed. Instead of proclaiming one truth, the museum invites and embraces a multitude of perspectives, allowing a dynamic discourse in narratives dealing with very topical issues.” – Jury EMYA (European Museum of the Year), special commendation 2022
In a world longing for certainty and clear-cut answers, the Museum of Doubt makes a powerful case for doubt, vulnerability, and complexity as driving forces of both science and citizenship. Professor Marjan Doom, director of the Ghent University Museum (GUM) & its neighbouring botanical garden, invites readers to reflect on the role of science museums today. Drawing on personal experience and curatorial case studies, she reveals how art and science enrich one another, how doubt is not a weakness but a necessity, and how museums can bridge the gap between science and society. A sharp and compelling ode to critical thinking.
- Publisher
- Lannoo Publishers
- ISBN
- 9789020992656
- Publish date
- 13th Oct 2025
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- World excluding Benelux France, Switzerland & Scandinavia
- Size
- 180 mm x 120 mm
- Pages
- 96 Pages
- Name of series
- Academia Press
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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