First ever history teachers and museum staff workshop organized by Royal Heritage Museum Management, Trongsa on 22/03/2025.
Around 25 teachers and 5 museum officials attended the workshop to discuss how learning history could be made more fun and interesting for the students.
The workshop Expected Outcomes was to:
1.Improved collaboration between museum staff and history educators, leading to more effective history teaching and learning.
2.History teachers will acquire new tools and strategies to incorporate museums and historical artifacts into their classrooms.
3.Museums will develop stronger partnerships with local educational institutions and increase the visibility of their educational programs.
4.Students will have a more engaging and dynamic history learning experience, with direct connections to tangible historical objects and real-world narratives.
All the participants agreed on the expected outcome and work more closely to executive plans and program with further collaboration.
The RHM museum head stressed that History is not just about dates, events, and artifacts—it is the story of humanity, filled with lessons that shape our present and guide our future. As educators and museum professionals, we hold the responsibility of bringing these stories to life, making history meaningful and accessible to people of all ages. Our attempt to organize this workshop is to create a platform for collaboration, where we can learn from each other’s expertise, explore new educational strategies, and develop innovative ways to connect audiences with history.
In his view, he personally consider museums and classrooms are two vital spaces where history comes alive. Teachers, through their lessons, cultivate curiosity and critical thinking in students. Museum staff, through exhibitions and storytelling, provide tangible connections to the past. When these two forces unite, we create powerful learning experiences that go beyond textbooks and displays—experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire future generations.
All the participants agreed to continue meeting frequently using other means apart from physical gathering. The workshop was concluded with guided gallery tour for the participants by the museum officials…
