SAMONA SAMONA

PROJECT TYPE - STUDIO DESIGN PROJECT

YEAR 3 - SEMESTER 2

PROFESSOR: WENDY ORNELAS

HOW CAN A MUSEUM PROMOTE CHANGE IN SOCIETY?

Today, more than 40 million people living in the United States were born in another country. Additionally, much of the history in the United States is a result of the melting pot of people from all around the world. However, with people of different cultures mixing, disputes and prejudice can lead to hostility seen throughout American history.

To me, a lot of the prejudice stems from fear-of-the-unknown, and the mission of The SAMONA is to convert that fear into curiosity and ultimately lead to an understanding of one another. This happens from the beginning to end of ones journey through the museum. They are lead through series of galleries that educate, allow interaction, and provide places for reflection where one may strike up conversation with other visitors and become more familiar with each other. Ultimately, leading to less prejudice and more understanding and acceptance.