The itinerant exhibit

Abstract

Water: a trip in the world of knowledge from the Science Museum of the University of São Paulo (USP) that belongs to the Associate Dean´s Office of Culture and Extension, discusses a multidisciplinary subject as a part of the Water for life decade proposed by UNO. It obtained Unesco’s seal and CNPq’s support. The exhibit presents an excellent way for exposing of the scientific-cultural heritage of the University and promotes the articulation between its units and organs. The exposition was created in a modular format that enabless an adaptation in many different space dispositions and allows a strong public approach. It is now settled at the 12th city in its traveling project, after having passed in every campi of the University, as well as having a passage out of São Paulo, in the state of Paraná. The display benefited more than 50.000 visitants with 50% of student representation. The project permitted the training and capacitating of young university students and the community, providing partnerships between USP and governmental agencies. It offered the opportunity for inclusion and knowledge of cultural and scientific local values, representing an excellent experience of socio-cultural and educative activity in informal education.