Abstract:
The Science Centers and Museums constitute non-formal science educational spaces, they have a main role in the spreading of the scientific and technological knowledge and are permanent nuclei for discussion in diverse areas. Researches which investigate the structure of Biology exhibits at these spaces are still rare in Brazil. This work traced the profile of the Biology exhibits in five Brazilian Science Centers and Museums, considering the nature of the proposals and the diversity of the activities for the general public. It was possible to observe that the exhibits are organized by thematic axles, using several strategies for the interaction with the visitors.
Keywords:
non-formal education spaces; science centers; exhibits