ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we examine a group of museums prioritizing STEM/STEAM education. Our research shows that STEM education has evolved to include the arts, creating a more comprehensive interdisciplinary approach that integrates science and art. However, world languages should also be incorporated into STEAM museums. While museum websites align well with the cross-disciplinary, technological, and diversity-sensitive aspects of STEM/STEAM education, a multilingual educational framework is necessary to reach a wider audience. This framework should have minimum language requirements based on the museum’s location, as well as brief indications and glossaries to facilitate access and participation for visitors from other parts of the world. Implementing a multilingual framework in museums enables visitors to engage with exhibits in their native language, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the pieces. Ultimately, we endorse the STEAM educational approach, as it not only encourages communication but also fosters the production of texts in various languages in museums. This approach brings implications to multilingual education and bilingual teacher education.
