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Museums in Tampa: Sustainability and Community Bonds

Tampa’daki Müzeler: Sürdürülebilirlik ve Topluluk Bağları

Özlem Küçük(Kocaeli Üniversitesi Turizm Fakültesi)0000-0002-7717-2439
Pages
151–170
Publication Date
2026-09-12
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The findings indicate that digital technologies and immersive experiences play a significant role in attracting younger audiences.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines the relationship between sustainability, digital transformation, and community engagement in selected museums in Tampa.
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Key Findings & Data:The findings indicate that digital technologies and immersive experiences play a significant role in attracting younger audiences.
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Conclusion & Impact:Overall, the study contributes both conceptually and practically by providing a framework for rethinking museums at the intersection of sustainability, digitalization, and community engagement.
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⚙️Variables:Tampa’nın Kültürel Sahnesi · Kültürel Refah · Topluluk Katılımı

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between sustainability, digital transformation, and community engagement in selected museums in Tampa. It addresses how museums respond to contemporary challenges, including declining visitor numbers and the need to establish stronger connections with local communities. The findings indicate that digital technologies and immersive experiences play a significant role in attracting younger audiences. At the same time, museums are evolving beyond their traditional role as custodians of cultural heritage, increasingly functioning as spaces that foster social interaction and community-based value creation. Based on these findings, the study proposes an integrated model that combines environmental responsibility, community engagement, and academic collaboration. This model highlights the importance of aligning technological innovation with participatory practices to enhance the social sustainability of museums. While the proposed approach offers potential for adaptation in other mid-sized cities with similar characteristics, its applicability depends on local institutional and social conditions. In addition, the qualitative design and limited sample size require that the findings be interpreted with caution. Overall, the study contributes both conceptually and practically by providing a framework for rethinking museums at the intersection of sustainability, digitalization, and community engagement.

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Bu çalışma, Tampa’daki seçili müzeler bağlamında sürdürülebilirlik, dijital dönüşüm ve topluluk katılımı arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Araştırma, müzelerin azalan ziyaretçi sayıları ve toplumla daha güçlü bağlar kurma gerekliliği gibi güncel zorluklara nasıl yanıt verdiğini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bulgular, dijital teknolojilerin ve sürükleyici deneyimlerin özellikle genç ziyaretçilerin ilgisini artırmada önemli bir rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, müzelerin yalnızca kültürel mirası koruyan kurumlar olmanın ötesine geçerek, toplumsal etkileşimi destekleyen ve topluluk temelli değer üretimine katkı sağlayan yapılara dönüştüğü görülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda çalışma, çevresel sorumluluk, topluluk katılımı ve akademik iş birliklerini bir araya getiren bütünleşik bir müze modeli önermektedir. Bu model, teknolojik yeniliklerin katılımcı uygulamalarla birlikte ele alınmasının müzelerin sosyal sürdürülebilirliğini güçlendirdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Önerilen yaklaşımın, benzer özelliklere sahip orta ölçekli şehirlerdeki müzeler için uyarlanabilir olduğu değerlendirilmekle birlikte, bu uyarlanabilirliğin yerel kurumsal ve toplumsal koşullara bağlı olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Ayrıca çalışmanın nitel yönteme ve sınırlı örnekleme dayanması nedeniyle bulguların dikkatli yorumlanması gerekmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma, müzelerin sürdürülebilirlik, dijitalleşme ve topluluk katılımı ekseninde yeniden düşünülmesine yönelik hem kavramsal hem de uygulamaya dönük katkılar sunmaktadır.

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Küçük, Ö. (2026). Museums in Tampa: Sustainability and Community Bonds. Library Archive and Museum Research Journal, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 151–170. https://doi.org/10.59116/lamre.1839629

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