Museus e ciência: revisão dos estudos históricos e das instituições na Espanha

Resumen

This article analyzes the historical studies of Spanish researchers on the creation of science museums in Spain. As a method, it applies the bibliographic review of the works published by Arbor scientific journal, which examine the role of science and technology not only in the purpose of establishing this kind of institutions, but also in the restoration of works and museum pieces, with special attention on the National Museum of Science and Technology (Madrid) and San Isidro Institute. Likewise, this text talks about the interaction between the museums and its audience, recognizing the critical museology perspective as a possibility of bringing schools, visitors and museums together.