As WP2 leader and coordinator of Task 2.3 – General Assessment and Interpretation Model, KMOP developed the core framework that guides how the project measures and interprets the transformative power of cultural heritage. This includes:
- Describing integrated indicators and metrics aligned with the TMt (TransforMeans Theory),
- Defining methods to assess confidence, resilience, emotional engagement, and perception of Cultural Heritage (CH) across laboratory, museum, and clinical settings (WP5–WP7),
- Creating an Interpretation Matrix that combines neurophysiological, psychometric, and narrative data.
KMOP’s work ensures that each cultural pilot is evaluated holistically, combining scientific rigour with audience-centred insight.
Figure taken from D2.3, META-MUSEUM Interpretation Model Summary
OPI-PIB: Designing Tailored Questionnaires for Cultural Settings
As the lead of Task 2.4 – Questionnaire Design, OPI-PIB has developed and customised the project’s baseline and follow-up questionnaires for the experimental sites. These include:
- Instruments measuring participants’ confidence, personality traits, emotional states, and engagement with cultural narratives.
- Tailored questions reflecting the themes and contexts of MAC Barcelona, Museo Egizio, and Muséoparc Alésia.
- Pre/post survey tools to capture changes in perception and psychological outcomes influenced by CH experiences.
These questionnaires are central to evaluating the project’s impact in real-life museum environments and will be used across WP5, WP6, and WP7.
EMA: Testing and Refining the TMt Educational Modules
In support of Task 2.5 and 2.6, EMA launched the first pilot of the training module “The Transformative Nature of Cultural Heritage” during the Piranova International Summer School of Museology in Slovenia. Highlights include:
- Positive participant reception and initial validation of the training framework grounded in TMt.
- Integration of feedback and insights from real-world testing to inform the next iteration of the module.
- Future updates will incorporate results from ongoing neuroscience assessments by UNIROMA1, enhancing the scientific robustness of the module content.
EMA’s contribution bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in cultural training.
Why WP2 Matters
WP2 is the intellectual engine of the META-MUSEUM project—ensuring that each pilot, digital tool, and public engagement effort is informed by a deep understanding of how cultural heritage can transform the way people see themselves and others. From stakeholder mapping to sample design, assessment models, and educational modules, WP2 sets the stage for meaningful and measurable impact.
Stay tuned for the publication of the deliverable ‘General assessment and interpretation Model’ as well as updates from WP4 and WP5 as prototypes begin to shape immersive experiences across Europe’s museums and public spaces.