{"product_id":"scent-as-interpretation-building-a-foundation-in-olfactory-heritage-museology-online-february","title":"SCENT AS INTERPRETATION: BUILDING A FOUNDATION IN OLFACTORY HERITAGE \u0026 MUSEOLOGY (ONLINE)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pYfr3c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prOLdf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g53bl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cTDvob D1wxyf RjsPE\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" aria-describedby=\"i.desc.1630313300 c298\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"M7eMe\"\u003eClass Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rAXpye\" aria-label=\"Required question\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ih4Dzb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMuseums have long interpreted history, culture, and place through objects, images, and text. But what can scent help visitors understand?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThis online course introduces olfactory storytelling and olfactory museology, the practice of using scent as an interpretive medium in museums, cultural institutions, heritage sites, and public programming. Through case studies and real-world examples, participants will explore how scent can support interpretation, public engagement, and understanding, while developing a critical framework for its use in cultural contexts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e What You Will Learn\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of olfactory storytelling and olfactory museology and their applications in museums and cultural heritage settings. The course explores the relationship between our senses, culture, memory, and meaning; introduces the foundations of olfactory heritage and olfactory museology; and examines how scent functions as a medium of interpretation. Participants will also consider accessibility, ethics, visitor choice, and practical approaches to developing olfactory interpretations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify opportunities for scent within exhibitions, educational programs, and public engagement initiatives and apply a framework for evaluating olfactory interpretation in practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWho This Class Is For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThis course is open to anyone interested in museums, cultural heritage, interpretation, education, public engagement, storytelling, or the cultural significance of smell. No prior knowledge of museology, heritage practice, or perfumery is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMuseum professionals, educators, designers, researchers, heritage practitioners, students, perfumers, and curious learners are all welcome. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q4tvle JqSWld yqQS1\" aria-label=\"Class Description\" aria-disabled=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eA content-rich online course that combines theory, research, and professional practice. Through museum and cultural heritage case studies, participants will examine how scent has been used to support interpretation and public understanding. Designed as a foundation-level course, it offers a deeper exploration than an introductory lecture while remaining accessible to those new to the subject.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fragrance Alliance Network","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67765856764013,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0665\/0221\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-17at5.52.28PM_2_-SofiaColletteEhrich_ab5905d3-367b-474f-b822-cbacaa21d562.jpg?v=1792188580","url":"https:\/\/fragrancealliancenetwork.com\/products\/scent-as-interpretation-building-a-foundation-in-olfactory-heritage-museology-online-february","provider":"Fragrance Alliance Network","version":"1.0","type":"link"}