The Natural History Museum of Valparaíso collaborates in the development and dissemination of an innovative Public Science project led by the Autonomous University of Chile, which promotes the dissemination of science and the conservation of natural heritage, motivating new generations through knowledge and the valuation of Chilean biodiversity.
On June 19, the Valparaíso Natural History Museum participated in the launch of the game “Naturalists”, an initiative of the Public Science: History and Nature project, funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation. This game is the result of the project “History and Nature: Getting to know natural history museums through play” (CP22-P200), presented to the Public Science Fund 2022 and developed by the Science Communication Center of the Autonomous University of Chile, with the collaboration of Ludoismo, the Natural History Museums of Valparaíso and Concepción, the Regional Museum of Aysén and CECREA.
The project addresses the history of the naturalists who have built the country’s natural history museums from the 19th century to the present, highlighting their contribution to the development of natural sciences and the growth of museums. Through this game, young people will be able to meet important people who have contributed significantly to the advancement of science, in addition to learning about the discovery, identification and study of species. This will allow them to understand the importance of knowing, connecting and valuing the richness of biodiversity and the natural heritage of our country.
During the development of the game, museum collections are addressed and recognized, divided into traditional curatorial areas including flora, fauna, anthropology and geology. This multidisciplinary approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of natural and cultural heritage.
At the launch event, Sergio Quiroz, director of the Valparaíso Natural History Museum, highlighted the importance of encouraging learning in science and encouraging new generations to pursue scientific careers. He also stressed the value of disseminating biological collections, as they constitute a vital reservoir of our biodiversity. He expressed his gratitude for the museum’s inclusion in this project and announced that the game will soon be available to share with the community.
This activity is added to our editorial line and to the activities programmed under the program “Museum + Sciences”, which seeks to create spaces for learning, knowledge and vocational exploration for boys and girls, from basic sciences to the most specialized. With initiatives like this, the Valparaíso Natural History Museum reaffirms its commitment to scientific education and the dissemination of knowledge, motivating new generations to discover and value the natural world that surrounds us.
The launch of the Chilean natural history collections game aims to address, through collaboration, the history of the naturalists who have built the country’s natural history museums from the 19th century to the present, considering her contribution to the development of natural sciences and the growth of museums, also highlighting the importance of women naturalists. The game is the result of the Public Science project CP22-P200 “History and nature, getting to know natural history museums through games”, and is financed by the Public Science Program of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation and developed by the Science Communication Center of the Autonomous University of Chile.
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